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Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Hand Held Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the hand held applicator. Course Information Pesticides – Handheld Applicators (replaces PA6) Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: 12 -13 May 2026 with assessment 14 & 15 May (6 places) 11 - 12 August 2026 with assessment 13 & 14 August (6 places) 10 - 11 November 2026 with assessment 12 & 13 November (6 places) Course cost: £687.91 (+£132.24 VAT) per person Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) or Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Handheld Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the handheld applicator. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with handheld hydraulic nozzle applicators, then this training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and allow you to add to your continuous development. Before attending this course you will have already attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course. Course sessions: Basics of spray application Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment The working principles of a knapsack Preparation of the applicator for work Nozzles Calibrating a knapsack Mixing, filling and site work Calibration – concentration method Decontamination, tank washing and storage Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 760mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident but safe when felling. Course Information Felling and Processing Trees over 760mm - Coming Soon! Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: Coming soon! Course Cost: TBC Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Please call/email for onsite bookings. Register your interest!

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: 16 March 2026 (FULL) Please call/email for onsite bookings Course Cost: £326.25 (+ £65.25 VAT) per person 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 Stump Grinders.

​This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up to date and skilled. Refresher – Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness City & Guilds CPD Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-fall Techniques City & Guilds CPD Duration: 1 day Course Dates: Please email/call for availability. Course Cost : £281.25 (+ £56.25 VAT) per person Venue: Brockham, Surrey Equipment required - contact us for hire Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for 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. Learners must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled. The course is designed to be short, sharp and focused and will provide refresher training for trainees already Lantra Awards trained and/or certificated for this activity. They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Preparing a chainsaw for use in a tree Securing the work position Cutting techniques Clearing site and equipment checks Certification: Learners completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidates City & Guilds account for Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

This refresher module covering ground based forestry & arboricultural operations will refresh operators with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries.  They will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 days Course Dates: 07 & 08 April 2026 (4 places) Course Cost: £465.50 (+ £93.10 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact for us hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03) and Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. This refresher module covering ground based forestry & arboricultural operations will refresh operators with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. They will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The machine Maintenance Transport Preparing to work Fuelling Starting procedures and pre-cutting checks Safe handling Cutting techniques Felling techniques Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidates City & Guilds Account for Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

Get in touch with Land Skills Training & Assessments to book a course, request more information, or discuss your team’s training needs. Based in Surrey, we deliver accredited arboriculture, pesticide, machinery, and first aid courses across the South East. Contact us today to plan your training with a trusted provider in the land-based sector. Contact Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd If you would like to enquire or book onto a course please fill in the form below: Land Skills Training & Assessments ltd Unit 2 Tanners Court, Brockham, Betchworth RH3 7NH office@landskills.co.uk Mail 01306 876 404 Phone We aim to respond to your emails within 2 working days. Please note our working hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Name* Company Email* Phone Course required* How did you hear about us?* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

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 (5 places) 13 - 15 October 2026 (12 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings. Course Cost: £702.50 (+ £130.30 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.

We offer flexible training solutions for companies looking to upskill their staff, whether that means training on your site or booking onto our scheduled courses. Alternatively, we can deliver a range of training at your site, using your own equipment, offering both convenience and familiarity. We’ll work with you to create a training plan to upskill all your team. ELCAS Approved Provider - Pre-requisites LANTRA Level 3 Certificate of Qualification in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations 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. LANTRA Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue. Learners must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm Pre-Requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting and Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm prior to attending this training. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Pruning Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue, and Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques prior to attending this course. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue, and Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques prior to attending this course. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Use from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold -Certificate of Competence for use of a MEWP (IPAF/NPTC/LANTRA). You must hold a current certificate of competence to operate the type of MEWP that will be used during the course. Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting or Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm. Although not a pre-requisite, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques for the one-day training. If not held, two-days training is recommended. Click below for more info below. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment Pre-requisites: None, however trainees for this course should have knowledge of modern arboriculture practice, particularly relating to tree climbing and rigging techniques and the associated equipment used in such operations. They will typically come from an arboriculture contracting background, but could also include those involved in associated roles provided they have the relevant knowledge and experience of arboriculture equipment and the circumstances in which it is commonly used. MEWP INFO

Learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (for the type of MEWP used in the assessment). Course Information Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) IA Duration: 2 days including integrated City & Guilds assessment Course dates: 09 & 10 March 2026 (FULL) Please call or email us for course dates Course Cost: Safe use of a MEWP only: £1115.50 (+ £223.10 VAT) per person - (MEWP hire & PPE included in cost) Please call or email us for group and onsite bookings The HSE and industry best practice state that all MEWP operators must have had appropriate training in how to operate the machine and how to carry out the tasks required. Only trained and authorised people may operate the platform. Other people in the team must be able to lower the platform, by using both the controls on it and any emergency controls on the platform mounting below. A minimum of two people in the team is essential. If the MEWP is hired, the operator and ground staff should be familiar with the instructions and controls before starting work. For those already holding a certificate of competence in MEWP operation and requiring training in the use of a chainsaw from a MEWP please see the Aerial Tree Work section of our web site. Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform – MEWP Type: Self-propelled Boom Venue – Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None Book now Course sessions: Working in the construction industry Specific legislation/guidance on MEWP’s Machines What can go wrong Risk assessment Using an assistant (banksman) Transportation Preparation of machine Practical preparation of vehicles Emergency procedures Certification: Learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (for the type of MEWP used in the assessment). If you have your own MEWP or require training on one of the other types of MEWP listed below, please contact us – 001 MEWP (Scissor) A scissor mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) allows you to work at, or get materials to a desired height. However operating a scissor MEWP and using it to work at height does require competence in order to avoid any potential accidents. This MEWP (scissor) integrated training and assessment two day course will help you to understand the regulations and safety requirements to ensure that you are confident at height whilst operating the equipment. 002 MEWP (Boom – vehicle mounted) A boom – vehicle mounted mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) allows you to move to your location and then work at height. However operating this type of machinery does require safety to be adhered to at all times in order to avoid any potential accidents. This MEWP (Boom-Vehicle Mounted) integrated training and assessment course will help you to understand the regulations and safety requirements to ensure that you are confident in operating the equipment. 003 MEWP (Boom – trailed) A Boom -Trailed – Vehicle mounted mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) allows you to move to your location and then work at height. However operating this type of machinery does require safety to be adhered to at all times in order to avoid any potential accidents. This MEWP (Boom-Trailed) integrated training and assessment course will help you to understand the regulations and safety requirements to ensure that you are confident in operating the equipment.

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 Cost: £171.33 (+ £34.27) VAT pp Course Dates: Please call/email for dates, equipment list & availability bookings. 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!

Multiple windblown trees present very significant hazards and require specialist skills and knowledge. This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Severing uprooted or windblown trees using a chainsaw and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines required in order to ensure that you are confident when using a chainsaw. Course Information Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Duration: 3 days including assessment Delivered on-site only. Venue: If you have a suitable site, we can arrange this training/assessment for groups of 3-4 people. We do not run this course at our Training & Assessment Centre in Brockham, Surrey. We do not provide equipment or equipment hire for on site courses. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (CS30 / 0020-03), Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31 / 0020-04) and Felling Trees over 380mm (CS32 / 0021-01 / 0021-11) prior to attending this course. Multiple windblown trees present very significant hazards and require specialist skills and knowledge. This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Severing uprooted or windblown trees using a chainsaw and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines required in order to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements in relation to dealing with individual and multiple windblown trees, making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following Industries: Agriculture Arboriculture Forestry Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: Site safety Severing the root plate Severing a static root plate where the tree will fall Severing a root plate where the root plate will fall back into the root plate hole Securing a root plate where the weight balance is away from the root plate hole Dealing with broken and interwoven windblown trees. Unacceptable procedures Dismantling crown of the tree, cross-cutting and stacking timber Clear the site of all debris and notify all relevant authorities, check and clean equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a Lantra Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Book now!

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements. Course Information Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Duration: 5 days including assessment Course Dates: 23 - 26 February 2026 - Assessment 02 March (1 place) 02 - 05 March 2026 - Assessment 06 March (4 places) 15 - 18 June 2026 - Assessment 19 June (4 places) Please call/email for group and on-site bookings. Course Cost: £990.50 (+ £194.00 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements. Who is it for? This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following industries: Agriculture Arboriculture Forestry Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Felling Branch removal – snedding and delimbing Cross-cutting felled timber Take down hung-up trees using hand tools Clear site and chainsaw checks Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.

Find answers to common questions about booking our courses, payment options, what to bring on the day, and more. Our FAQ page covers everything you need to know about attending training with Land Skills Training & Assessments, including course requirements, equipment, and how to prepare. Ideal for first-time learners and returning clients alike. FAQ Do I need to bring my own equipment & PPE? Most courses require PPE and equipment which you can hire from us if you don't have. When you book onto our courses we will provide you with an equipment and PPE hire list if required. Do I need my own transport? Our centre is accessible by public transport and Dorking Main is the nearest station. Land Skills is a 10-minute bus journey from the station - Compass Travel, 32 service ‘Strood Green, Tynedale Road’ However, for a majority of our courses we require you to have your own car to get to and from the practical sites. Do you provide food on the course or should I bring my own? For the majority of courses we only provide tea and coffee, so we recommend you bring your own lunch. For our Tree Inspection courses a light lunch is provided by us. How many candidates can I book in per course? The amount of candidates you can book per course depends on the type of course and the availability we have. For most courses we have up to 4 or 6 people per course with up to 12 for First Aid & Professional Tree Inspection courses, and up to 14 for Basic Tree Survey & 2-day Tree Inspection courses. Can I book an assessment only? Or can I retake an assessment if I fail? For many of our courses our assessments are integrated and we strongly advise you do the training. However if you have already done the training and require an assessment or a retake we can provide this. Please read more here. Do you do any blue light, services or student discounts? We currently do not offer any discounts. However, the UK Forestry Commission do provide grants from their training fund. You can apply online and potentially acquire funding for a whole course. Please read more on their website here. How can I book onto a course? To book onto our course all you need to do is call/email with which course you would like to book on and for how many places. Once you have provided your invoicing details you will have one week to pay the course fees and secure your spot on the course. Once we have received the course fees we will send a booking confirmation with joining instructions and any registration forms to be completed. Please contact us here . What courses should I book to get started with arboriculture? We would recommend our Step into Tree Surgery course. This is a 4-week training programme designed to provide hands on, practical training in tree surgery, along with the essential theoretical knowledge needed to develop your skills and provide all of the qualifications you will need to begin your career as a certified Tree Surgeon. Can you teach the courses at my site? For the majority of our courses we can hold them at your site provided it meets our site requirements. Please let us know which course you would like to book and we will send you a quote and availability. Do I need to do a refresher? For most courses refresher training is recommended every 5 years. If it has been over 5 years without consistent use, we would suggest joining just the training for one of our regular courses. Please read more about refresher courses here . Can you offer alternative dates for courses? If you have multiple candidates for a course but none of the listed dates suit you, we may be able to work around your availability. Please get in touch for more. Do you provide payment plans? We now offer payment plans on select higher-cost courses to help individuals spread the cost more easily. This option requires a 25% deposit upfront, followed by three monthly BACS instalments of 25% each, set up via standing order. Please contact us to find out more! What is the enrolment number on my form? We will ask for your City & Guilds enrolment number on the registration form to check pre-requisites and register you for assessment. If you do not have one we will generate it for you. This new enrolment number replaces the previous candidate number.

This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This includes the set up and operation of a MEWP as using equipment from a MEWP can be very dangerous which is why it is important to make sure you have the proper training and skills needed to work safely and efficiently. Course Information Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 2 days including assessment Course dates: 11 March 2026 -Assessment 13 March (FULL) 12 March 2026 - Assessment 16 March (FULL) Course Cost: £971.00 (+ £194.20 VAT) per person – (MEWP hire and PPE included in cost) Please call or email for group bookings & dates. If you have your own site & MEWP please call/email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course. Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold – Certificate of Competence for use of a MEWP (IPAF/NPTC/LANTRA). You must hold a current certificate of competence to operate the type of MEWP that will be used during the course. Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03) Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) Aerial Tree Cutting with a Chainsaw using Free-Fall Techniques is not a pre-requisite but is recommended for the one-day training. If you do not already hold this qualification, please consider the two-day training option, as all the necessary cuts will be covered during that course. The course does not include work with work platforms that are not controllable from the platform bucket. To take this training, you must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course is not appropriate for persons under 16 years of age. This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This includes the set up and operation of a MEWP as using equipment from a MEWP can be very dangerous which is why it is important to make sure you have the proper training and skills needed to work safely and efficiently. Who is it for? This training is particularly helpful for people who work in the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland Local authorities Conservation If you would like to take this course, please make sure that you hold a current licence to practice in the MEWP type that will be used during the course (e.g. self-propelled) as well as a working knowledge of chainsaw maintenance and cross-cut techniques. You should also be particularly aware of the potential hazards of being cut by the saw, hit by the timber and exposure to noise and vibration. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines MEWP equipment Checks before using a MEWP Setting up and operation of the MEWP Safe Chainsaw use from the MEWP Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform. Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. 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. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Refresher – Aerial Tree Rigging City & Guilds CPD Aerial Tree Rigging (City & Guilds) CPD Duration: 2 days Course Dates: Please email/call for availability. Course Cost : £465.50 (+ £93.10 VAT) per person Venue: Brockham, Surrey Equipment required - contact us for hire 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), Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13), Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw (0039-23 / 0021-08) and Aerial Tree Rigging (0039-32 / 0021-09) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled. The course is designed to be short, sharp and focussed and will provide refresher training for trainees already Lantra Awards trained and/or certificated for this activity. They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. 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 arboriculture operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment. Certification: Learners completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidates City & Guilds account for Aerial Tree Rigging Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

This course is ideal for domestic or occasional users who wish to learn the essential operation and maintenance of a chainsaw, for example you may have an area of Woodland at home that you want to manage. Course Information Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting ITA – Domestic / Occasional Users Duration: 2 days including integrated assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for next course dates. Course Cost: £382.75 (+ £70.20 VAT) per person – includes all equipment hire & PPE. Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: This training is suitable for occasional / domestic users only. This course is not suitable if you are using a chainsaw regularly in a professional capacity. This course will provide you with the appropriate techniques & safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This course is ideal for domestic or occasional users who wish to learn the essential operation and maintenance of a chainsaw, for example you may have an area of Woodland at home that you want to manage. Course sessions: HSE Legislation & Safety guidelines Overview of the Chainsaw & Maintenance Equipment Learn about the terms Tension & Compression Maintenance of the Chainsaw Starting the Chainsaw & Pre-cutting tests Cross-cutting Timber accurately to required lengths Certification: Once you have successfully carried out this course you will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. If you are planning on using the Chainsaw regularly in your workplace, or want to progress onto further training such as Tree Felling we would recommend our 2 day Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting course with City & Guilds Assessment. Book now! View Course Details