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This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives. Course Information Access a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Duration: 6 days including assessment Course Dates: 23 - 27 March 2026 - Assessment 30 March (4 places) 01 - 05 June 2026 - Assessment 8 June TBC (4 places) Course Cost £1195.25 (+ £230.85 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Please call or email for group and onsite bookings. Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: None, however trainees must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives. Who is it for? This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland industries Local authorities Conservation Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection Rope configurations Access techniques and work positioning principles Final anchor point and work positioning techniques Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Storing equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.

This three-day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training at an advanced level for competent arboriculturists. Prospective trainees should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboriculture science, including a thorough knowledge of wood decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances. Course Information Professional Tree Inspection Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates 19 - 21 May 2026 (8 places) 13 - 15 October 2026 (12 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings. Course Cost: £693.75 (+ £128.55 VAT) per person (includes a light lunch) Equipment required. Venue – Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites – Prospective trainees should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboriculture science, including a thorough knowledge of wood decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances. They should be thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspection and survey. A basic knowledge of the works of Alex Shigo and Claus Mattheck is a requirement to attend this course. This three-day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training at an advanced level for competent arboriculturists. This will enable you to identify defects from ground level, from a climbed inspection or inspection aided by the use of a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP)*. *Tree climbing and use of MEWP will not be required during the course This professional tree inspection training course will train you in how to specify the necessary remedial works and record the inspection process; this would then form a part of a defensible system. The course is not aimed at covering report writing; however, presentation of findings will be examined and advice given. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Who is it for? You will be professionally involved in arboriculture – specifically tree inspection. You must be an experienced and qualified arboriculturist with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science. This will need to include a thorough knowledge of wood decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances. You will also need to be thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspections and surveys. Course sessions: The legal framework Basic inspection The tree Visual tree assessment Principal fungi decay organisms Mechanical symptoms of defects Tree inspection equipment Data recording Making and writing remedial actions Hazard evaluation Introduction to decay detection and measuring equipment At the end of the course you will undertake a competence based assessment directly related to tree inspection Certification: Once you have passed this assessment you will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Professional Tree Inspection.

At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we offer a wide range of accredited courses, including forestry and horticulture training such as tree climbing, chainsaw use, and tree inspections. Our pest management courses focus on a variety of pesticide application techniques. We also provide grounds maintenance and landscaping training, including mower operation and machinery courses. Our Courses At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we offer a wide range of accredited courses, including forestry and horticulture training such as tree climbing, chainsaw use, and tree inspections. Our pest management courses focus on a variety of pesticide application techniques. We also provide grounds maintenance and landscaping training, including mower operation and machinery courses. Our construction plant courses currently cover MEWPs, and our health and safety course covers first aid within the forestry industry. Explore the links below for more details. Discover our various Chainsaw Courses including Chainsaw Maintenance, Tree Felling and more. Ground Based Chainsaw Read More Discover our various Aerial Courses including Aerial Rescue, Aerial Cutting and more. Aerial Tree Work Read More Discover our various Tree Inspection Courses Tree Inspection Read More Discover our Pesticide courses Pesticide and Spraying Courses Read More Our Courses Discover our various Machinery Courses such as Woodchipper, Brushcutters and more. Machinery Read More Discover our Construction Plant Courses Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Read More Discover our Multi - Tool Course Multi -Tool Course Read More Discover our First Aid Course First Aid at Work + F Read More Our Courses Discover our Course Packages Discover our LOLER Course. Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment Course Read More Discover our new training package Step into Tree Surgery Package Read More This discounted training package includes training and assessment in using chainsaws on the ground. Ground Based Discounted Training Package Read More This discounted training package covers a range of aerial courses often required in the forestry industry. Aerial Based Discounted Training Package - Coming soon! Read More More Courses Discover our Refresher courses. Refresher Training Read More Discover company / group bookings Local Authorities, Companies and Group Bookings Read More Land Skills provide a thorough examination service for arboricultural climbing and rigging equipment. LOLER Inspections Read More Have one of our courses at your site! On-Site Courses Read More Can't find what you are looking for? Search below: