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This one day refresher course is for you if you are responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides with hand held hydraulic nozzle applicators and already hold your certificate of competence (see pre-requisites.) This course will help you refresh your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field. Safe Use and Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment Refresher Safe Use & Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment (PA1 & PA6) Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 – 3 days depending on when the original qualification was obtained Course Dates: 1 day Refresher Please call or email for next available date 3 day Training Refresher Please call or email for next available dates and for group or on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold City & Guilds 0216-49 / PA1 Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides and 0216-54 / PA6 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboricultural 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. 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 refresher training essential. Who is it for? This one day refresher course is for you if you are employed within the agriculture or horticulture industries and if you are responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides with handheld hydraulic nozzle applicators and already hold your certificate of competence (see pre-requisites above.) This course will help you refresh your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field. Course sessions: SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES Definitions Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely Legislation that affects pesticides use Pesticide product labels Personal protective equipment Safe storage and transport of pesticides Environmental factors Disposal of pesticides and containers Dealing with accidents Keeping pesticide records HANDHELD APPLICATORS – HYDRAULIC NOZZLE 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: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for 1 day Refresher or E-Certificate of Attendance for 3 days Training as a Refresher for Safe Use Pesticides and Handheld Applicators Refresher. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

Those arboriculturists who are working at the upper level of tree inspection as part of their services need to be aware of the latest guidance in a range of different aspects, from policy guidance to the latest legal cases and the precedents they set, from technical diagnostic techniques to the appropriate terminology and consistency in recording and reporting. Professional Tree Inspection Refresher Professional Tree Inspection Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 05 November 2026 (14 places) Please call or email for on-site bookings Course Cost : Please call or email for course costs A light lunch is included in the course price Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must have previously attended & passed the Lantra Awards 3 day Professional Tree Inspection course. Those arboriculturists who are working at the upper level of tree inspection as part of their services need to be aware of the latest guidance in a range of different aspects, from policy guidance to the latest legal cases and the precedents they set, from technical diagnostic techniques to the appropriate terminology and consistency in recording and reporting. The course will include both practical and theoretical sessions, with a VTA walk, update sessions, structural inspection discussion and sharing of good practice, including recent developments with pests, diseases, fungi and other structural decay indicators. There will also be tree inspection exercises to bring all these aspects together to confirm a comprehensive understanding of the subject in current application. There will not be a formal assessment. As well as providing essential CPD for those who have been successful in the original course and have been carrying out tree inspection at a professional level, the course will also be extremely useful for anyone that attended the course but has not yet passed the assessment, to help them prepare for a re-take of the assessment (conducted separately). Who is it for? This one-day update and refresher course is intended for those who have previously attended the well-respected 3-day Professional Tree Inspection course. Course sessions: Practical and theoretical sessions VTA walk Update sessions Structural inspection discussion and sharing of good practice, including recent developments with pests, diseases, fungi and other structural decay indicators Tree inspection exercises Certification: Learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for Professional Tree Inspection Refresher. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This two day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. B rushcutters & Trimmers Refresher Brushcutters & Trimmers Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 31 March 2026 (4 places) 04 September 2026 (4 places) Please call or email for 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 either a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training or City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Brushcutters & Trimmers prior to attending this refresher training. This Lantra Brushcutters/Trimmers assessed refresher course has experienced instructors who will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Who is it for: This one day experienced operator training/refresher course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. This course is for people who have experience operating Brushcutters/Trimmers and is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: Safety and risk assessment HSE legislation Protective clothing Components and maintenance Practical maintenance Fuelling and starting Testing the safety features Checking balance of the brushcutter/trimmer Safe operation Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Brushcutters / Trimmers Refresher. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This course will refresh attendees on the skills and knowledge needed to complete LOLER inspections. It will ensure they are up to date with the current safety legislation. Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment (LOLER) Refresher Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment (LOLER) Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 29 July 2026 TBC (2 places) Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs No equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in the Thorough Examination Of Arboriculture Equipment. 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course Objectives: Be aware of legislation pertaining to examination of arboriculture equipment Understand definition and status of a competent person Be aware of range of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment appropriate to working at height in arboriculture operations Understand the requirements for operator pre-use checks, inspection, record keeping, storage and transport of equipment Identify different categories of equipment and their appropriate examination intervals Recognise appropriate marking of equipment, to identify individual items Correctly identify levels of wear and damage in a range of arboriculture equipment Demonstrate an ability to record findings of the thorough examination using the appropriate forms safely Certification: Learners completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for a Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment Refresher. Book now! View Course Details

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. Aerial Tree Rigging Refresher Aerial Tree Rigging City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 days Course Dates: Please email or call for availability 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), 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it 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 candidate's City & Guilds account for Aerial Tree Rigging Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

​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. Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness Refresher Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-fall Techniques City & Guilds CPD Duration: 1 day Course Dates: Please email or call for availability Course Cost: P lease 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 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it 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 candidate's City & Guilds account for Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

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. Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue Refresher Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 days Course Dates: 23 & 24 April 2026 (2 places) 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 Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training and have a good level of fitness. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboricultural 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. 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: Learners completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidate's City & Guilds account for Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue 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: Please call or email for course costs 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. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it 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 candidate's City & Guilds Account for Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. It will provide you with the appropriate techniques and 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. Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting Refresher Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting City & Guilds CPD or Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: Please call or email for course dates 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 / 0020-030) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. 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. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Certification sessions: : This course, in conjunction with professional training, will provide you with information and practical skills relating to: Workshop safety Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) Chainsaw/small engine component maintenance Prepare the chainsaw for use Cross-cut timber Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will either receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidate's City & Guilds Account for Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting Refresher or a Lantra Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting Refresher. Book now! View Course Details 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 over 380mm Refresher Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm City & Guilds CPD or Lantra Refresher Duration: 2 days Course Dates: Please call or email for dates 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) and Felling & Processing Medium Trees over 380mm (0039-33 / 0021-01) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. This refresher module, covering ground based forestry & arboriculture 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. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: Safety, health and welfare Legislation Snedding and de-limbing Take down hung-up trees Biosecurity Felling Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will either receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidate's City & Guilds Account for Felling and Processing Medium Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm Refresher or a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm Refresher Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

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: 14 - 17 April 2026 - Assessment 21 April (2 places) 15 - 18 June 2026 - Assessment 19 June (2 places) 14 - 17 September 2026 - Assessment TBC (4 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs 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 de-limbing 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.

This 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Lantra Awards ITA) course teaches the First Aider how to act safely and effectively in a range of emergencies, specifically with the Forestry industry in mind. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Course Information Emergency First Aid at Work + F Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Dates: 22 May 2026 (6 places) 20 August 2026 (11 places) 12 November 2026 (12 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs No equipment required Venue: Gomshall, Surrey Pre-requisites: None About the course: This 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Lantra Awards ITA) course teaches the First Aider how to act safely and effectively in a range of emergencies, specifically with the Forestry industry in mind. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Trainees will learn the key techniques in order to administer simple but sometimes life-saving techniques. Training includes how to use a tourniquet and a haemostatic dressing. This course has continuous assessment by the trainer to evaluate delegates and there is an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the course. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those who have never previously undertaken First Aid training, or those whose First Aid training has expired. Course content: Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to the importance of preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents and accidents and the use of available equipment Assess the situation in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency Plan how to respond in an emergency Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding (including serious bleeding) Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from hypothermia Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from suspension trauma Provide treatment for minor injuries including small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds and small splinters Use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings Demonstration of and opportunity to practice use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (training model) These are the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive and the syllabus has been approved Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Emergency First Aid at Work +F. Book now! View Course Details

This basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course aims to provide you with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.  So whether you have an interest in trees, or are responsible for trees through your work, then this one day basic tree inspection course could be for you.  Course Information Basic Tree Survey & Inspection Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 29 May 2026 (10 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs A light lunch is included in the course price No equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Pre-requisites: None This basic one day tree inspection training course aims to provide you with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action. So whether you have an interest in trees, or are responsible for trees through your work, then this one day basic tree inspection course could be for you. Who is it for? This course is aimed at a wide group of people, for example you could be employed as a local authority highway inspector, or work in forestry, woodland or arboriculture field. You could be a park ranger, or work on an estate, it may be that you are a farmer or other type of landowner; it could be that you are an employee who has the responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally this course could be useful if you work with trees in a voluntary capacity. Course sessions: State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Recognise hazardous trees Determine level of risk Decide on an appropriate course of action Collect and maintain adequate information Recognise your own limitations Certification: Learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for Basic Tree Survey & Inspection.

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: 27 April to 01 May 2026 - Assessment 06 May (1 place) 05 - 09 October 2026 - Assessment 12 & 13 October TBC (4 places) 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), Tree Climbing & 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

This Boom Sprayer course is for anyone who uses boom spraying equipment as part of their work.  If you would like to attend this course you must be able to proficiently use, and drive the particular vehicle(s) used during the training. We can offer training for either Boom Sprayer – Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser depending on your make/model of machine. Course Information Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers (PA2) Duration: 2-3 days including assessment Venue: We can arrange this on-site training/assessment for groups of 3-4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/ machinery. Course Cost: Please contact us for a quote Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (0216-49 / PA1) prior to attending this course Book now! 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. Who is it for? This Boom Sprayer course is for anyone who uses boom spraying equipment as part of their work. If you would like to attend this course you must be able to proficiently use, and drive the particular vehicle(s) used during the training. We can offer training for either Boom Sprayer – Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser depending on your make/model of machine. Course sessions: Introduction to how Vehicle Mounted Spraying Equipment works Preparation, Calibration & Safe Use of Spraying Machine Choosing the correct Nozzle for application Servicing the Machine Cleaning & Decontaminating Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers. There are various units that fall under this qualification, please let us know which of the following assessment units you require (depending on your machine) – 233 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser Horizontal Boom Sprayers 234 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Air/Fluid Nozzle Horizontal Boom Sprayers 235 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Downward Air Assisted Horizontal Boom Sprayers 236 Operating Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicators 237 Operating Vehicle Mounted Kerb Sprayers Fitted with Hydraulic Nozzles / Rotary Atomiser Equipment List

​ This course is suitable if you are already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and also are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. you will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw Course Information Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques Duration: 4 days including assessment Course Dates: 20 - 22 April 2026 - Assessment 24 April (2 places) 23 - 25 June 2026 - Assessment 26 June (2 places) 28 - 30 September 2026 - Assessment 01 or 02 October TBC (3 places) Please call or email for group & on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs 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), Felling Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) and Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) 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 is suitable if you are already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and also are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. You will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw. 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 Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection and anchor points Use of flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Aerial rescue planning Aerial rescue methods Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.