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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 will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Course Information Handheld Stem Injection (PA6: unit 270 - replaces PA6INJ) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for course dates Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) 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 will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with stem injection equipment, then our training course is for you. Course sessions: Introduction to Stem Injection Application Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selecting Needles for Various Applications Pre-start checks Calibration, Application & Safe Operation of the Stem Injector Prevent Environmental Hazards Decontamination & Storage of Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Handheld Stem Injection (PA6INJ) Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of installing pesticide plugs in tree stumps. If you need to remove tree stumps using Ecoplugs 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. Course Information Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps (PA6: unit 269 - replaces PA6PP) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Course dates: Please call or email for availability Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) 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 will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of installing pesticide plugs in tree stumps. Who is it for? If you need to remove tree stumps using ECOPLUGS 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. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations in relation to the use of pesticide plugs; pre-use checks; inserting pesticide plugs safely; prevention of environmental hazards and decontamination and storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who decide to undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be harmful substances if not used appropriately and safely.  Training is therefore essential to ensure that they are handled, applied and stored correctly. We now offer a 1-day training course which covers the following most-requested PA6 Units: Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) Hand Held Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) Hand Held Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC)​. Course Information Safe Use of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment – Various Units (PA6PP, PA6INJ & PA6MC) Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability Please call or email us for group or on-site and individual bookings Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer a 1-day training course which covers the following most requested PA6 Units: Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) Handheld Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC) Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be harmful substances if not used appropriately and safely. Training is therefore essential to ensure that they are handled, applied and stored correctly. This course starts with all of the compulsory theory applicable to all three Units such as health and safety and legislation. Each Unit will then be taught in turn. Please see below for details on the content of each Unit. Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) This course will guide you through the appropriate safe use and application of pesticide plugs in tree stumps (ECOPLUGS). Who is it for? If you need to remove tree stumps using ECOPLUGS 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. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations in relation to the use of pesticide plugs; pre-use checks; inserting pesticide plugs safely; prevention of environmental hazards and decontamination and storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who decide to undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps. Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC) This course will guide you through the appropriate safe use and application of Pesticides using Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications e.g. painting Roundup onto stumps with a paintbrush. Who is it for? If you need to paint pesticides onto stumps with a paintbrush 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. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations; understanding pesticide labels; pre-use checks, calibration & application; completing a treatment record; prevention of environmental hazards; decontamination and storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who decide to undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating Other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calibration. Handheld Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with stem injection equipment, then our training course is for you. Course objectives: Introduction to Stem Injection Application; hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); selecting Needles for various applications; pre-start checks; calibration, application & safe operation of the Stem Injector, prevent Environmental Hazards; decontamination & storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating Handheld Pesticide Injection Equipment. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

The PA6MC (Minimal Calibration) is a specialist unit under the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment. It is designed for individuals who apply pesticides using hand-held applicators with minimal calibration requirements. Course Information Operating other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calilbration (PA6: unit 271) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Please call or email for course dates Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) 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 will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of Pesticides using minimal calibration. Who is it for? If you need to paint pesticides onto stumps with a paintbrush 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. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations Understanding pesticide labels Pre-use checks, Calibration & Application Completing a treatment record Prevention of Environmental hazards Decontamination and Storage of Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calibration (PA6MC) Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! Equipment List

This course for Pesticides – Special Category is to accommodate any item of pesticide application equipment for which there is no category in the existing suite of schedules (PA2 – PA13).   Typical examples of equipment which would qualify for a Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment assessment would be: Automated glasshouse sprayers. Multi-modal applicators on potato planters. Rail-track bankside spraying modules. Course Information Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment (replaces PA(SC)) Duration: 2 days including assessment Cost: Please contact us for a quote if you have a site and equipment available for this. Venue: On-site Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (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. This course for Pesticides – Special Category is to accommodate any item of pesticide application equipment for which there is no category in the existing suite of schedules (PA2 – PA13). Typical examples of equipment which would qualify for a Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment assessment would be: Automated glasshouse sprayers. Multi-modal applicators on potato planters. Rail-track bankside spraying modules. However, it is recognised that innovative application equipment is always being developed and there are many more examples where Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment will be appropriate. For example OPM electro-static spraying machine. Who is it for? This special category course is for anyone who use pesticide application equipment for which there is no category in the existing suite of schedules as part of their work. You must have previously attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course and obtained the Safe Use of Pesticides qualification. Course sessions: This will vary on the type of equipment. This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment.

This course is ideal for operators who are required to operate and maintain powered pole pruners and those looking to obtain a regulated qualification as it culminates in an assessment for the Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner. Course Information Using a Powered Pole Pruner – City & Guilds Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for dates 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 Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None This course is ideal for operators who are required to operate and maintain powered pole pruners and those looking to obtain a regulated qualification as it culminates in an assessment for the Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner. The course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a powered pole pruner but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This course is suitable for you if you work in one of the following industries: Forestry Arboriculture Agriculture Horticulture Woodland Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Safety features of a powered pole pruner Maintaining the powered pole pruner chain Maintaining the guide bar Engine maintenance Starting the pruning saw and pre-cut checks Clear and tidy working area and pruning saw checks Certification: On successful completion of this course and assessment learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Powered Pole Pruners.

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 Book now! Lantra Level 3 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue Duration: 6 days including assessment Course Dates: 23 - 27 March 2026 - Assessment 30 March (3 places) 01 - 05 June 2026 - Assessment 08 June (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 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 Level 3 Lantra Award in Accessing a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue.

This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in the Thorough Examination Of Arboricultural Equipment. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Course Information Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment (LOLER) Duration: 4 days including assessment Course Dates: 27 - 29 July 2026, Assessment: 30 & 31 July TBC (5 places) Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Trainees for this course must have a comprehensive 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. The Lantra Awards Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform a thorough examination of arboriculture lifting equipment. The course will also provide all the information and demonstrate the practical skills required when undertaking the regulated qualification. Who is it for? Typically, you will come from an arboriculture contracting background, but this also includes those involved in associated roles, providing you have the relevant knowledge and experience of arboriculture equipment and the circumstances in which it is commonly used. This course is for Arboriculture ‘competent persons’ as defined by Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). This course will typically suit you if you have a responsibility for ‘thorough examination’ in the course of your work. Examples would include: LOLER examiners Supervisors and foremen To be on this course, you must have a comprehensive knowledge of modern arboriculture practice, particularly relating to tree climbing and rigging techniques and the associated equipment used in such operations. Please Note: For persons carrying out a thorough examination they must have appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the arboriculture lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Inspection intervals Record keeping, traceability and reporting Identification marking Types of damage and defects Inspection techniques Maintenance and repair Life span and disposal of equipment Glossary of terms & abbreviations Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in the Thorough Examination Of Arboriculture Equipment. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details

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. Course Information Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: 09 - 10 April 2026 - Assessment 13 April (3 places) 05 - 06 May 2026 - Assessment 07 May (3 places) 09 - 10 June 2026 - Assessment 11 June (1 place) 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 Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Pre-requisites: None 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. 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 Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment Maintaining the saw chain Maintaining the guide bar Power unit maintenance Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests Cross-cutting timber Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. If you require training / assessment for Chainsaw Maintenance or Cross-cutting only, please let us know.

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. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course Information Brushcutters & Trimmers City & Guilds IA Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for course dates 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 Book now! Equipment List Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Pre-requisites: None This Brushcutters & Trimmers integrated training and assessment 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 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. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. 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 who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Award in the Safe Use of Brushcutters & Trimmers. If you are interested in Trimmer training only, please contact us for further details.

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: 3 days including assessment Course dates: Please call or email us for future course dates Please call or email us for group bookings If you have your own site & MEWP please call or email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and MEWP hire included in the course cost 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) 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 Elevating 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 Elevating Work Platform. Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now!

This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)  and a chainsaw from a 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 Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 5 days including assessments Course Details: Day 1 & 2: Safe Use of a MEWP training with (integrated) City & Guilds assessment throughout Day 3 & 4: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP training Day 5: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (independent) City & Guilds assessment Course Dates: Please call or email us for course dates Please call or email for group bookings If you have your own site & MEWP please call or email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and MEWP hire included in the course cost 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) 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 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) and a chainsaw from a 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. Certification: Candidates who successfully complete the integrated NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Safe Use of a MEWP and those who attend the training day will receive a Land Skills Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who also successfully complete the second NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP. Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now!

This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)  and a chainsaw from a 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 Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Book now! Duration: 4 days including assessments Course Details: Day 1 & 2: Safe Use of a MEWP training with (integrated) City & Guilds assessment throughout Day 3: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP training Day 4: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (independent) City & Guilds assessment Course Dates: Please call or email us for future course dates Please call or email for group bookings If you have your own site & MEWP please call or email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and equipment hire included in the course cost 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 three-day training. If you do not already hold this qualification, please consider the four-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 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) and a chainsaw from a 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. Certification: Candidates who successfully complete the integrated NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Safe Use of a MEWP and those who attend the training day will receive a Land Skills Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who also successfully complete the second NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP. Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance.

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: Please call or email for availability 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.

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: Please call or email us for future course dates Please call or email us for group bookings If you have your own site & MEWP please call or email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and MEWP hire included in the course cost 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 Elevating 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 Elevating Work Platform. Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now!

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 Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) IA Duration: 2 days including integrated City & Guilds assessment Course dates: Please call or email us for future course dates Please call or email us for group & on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and MEWP hire included in the course cost Venue – Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None 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 website. Safe Use of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform – MEWP Type: Self-propelled Boom 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 Elevating 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 elevating 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 elevating 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 mobile elevating 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.