This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Stumpgrinders. Course Information Stump Grinders City & Guilds IA Duration: 1 day with integrated assessment Course Dates: 06 November 2026 (1 place) Please call or email for on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None Stump Grinders are powerful pieces of equipment that remove tree stumps by literally chipping away at them usually with a cutting wheel, this therefore makes these dangerous tools if not used correctly or with adequate training. This Stump Grinder training course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using the Stump Grinder but that you are also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Course sessions: Risk assessment and emergency procedures Health and safety guidelines and legislation Personal protective equipment Pre-use checks and machine safety features Routine checks and maintenance Cutter maintenance Start the machine and carry out safety checks Preparation of site, machine and materials Operation of Stump Grinder Unblocking Stump Grinder Re-instatement of excavation and disposal of arisings Clearing, transport and storage Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for the Safe Use of Stump Grinders.

Whether you are new to SRT or have used it before. This one day workshop will offer you the opportunity to discuss and explore the benefits and the potential problems involved. During the practical sessions you will have the opportunity to set up and try out base and top anchors and the rope wrench climbing system. Course Information An Introduction to Stationary Rope Techniques (SRT) Work Positioning Workshop Duration: 1 day workshop Course Dates: Please call or email for dates and equipment required Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Trainees must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this workshop. Course Details: Following the ever increasing presence of SRT in the Arboricultural industry and due to several requests Land Skills Training and Assessments are pleased to offer the following workshop to new and existing clients. An Introduction to SRT work positioning: Whether you are new to SRT or have used it before. This one day workshop will offer you the opportunity to discuss and explore the benefits and the potential problems involved. During the practical sessions you will have the opportunity to set up and try out base and top anchors and the rope wrench climbing system. The day will include: The advantages and disadvantages of SRT Setting up a rope wrench system with compatible hardware and a suitable friction hitch Suitable base and top anchors Ascent, descent and lateral movement Angles and vector forces Redirects to achieve better work positioning Advancing a base tie and convert to a top tie Application of a 3:1 mechanical advantage Please feel free to bring along any equipment that you wish to discuss or systems that you may be using currently. Certification: Learners attending this workshop will receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance for An Introduction to SRT Work Positioning. Book now!

A course for people who are experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove branches and/or whole trees in confined spaces. This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging. Course Information Aerial Tree Rigging Duration: 6 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability Please call or email for further course dates and group & on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03), Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21/ 0020-04), Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) and Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques (0039-23 / 0021-08) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. Who is it for? A course for people who are experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove branches and/or whole trees in confined spaces. Course sessions: Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of themselves, other people and the environment Operate a chainsaw whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness Use lowering ropes and other associated equipment to carry out lowering and sectional felling operations Undertake a range of arboricultural operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List