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: Please call or email for course dates 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

Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd is a leading provider of arboriculture and forestry education courses and training. We are a Lantra Awards Approved Training Provider and City & Guilds Assessment Centre based in Dorking, Surrey offering training and assessment for the land-based sector. We are also an approved provider for the Forestry Training Fund. We have over 40 years experience in the forestry industry and offer a comprehensive range of training for pesticide use.  Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd is a leading provider of arboriculture and forestry education courses and training. We are a Lantra Awards Approved Training Provider and City & Guilds Assessment Centre based in Brockham, Surrey offering training and assessment for the land-based sector. We are also an approved provider for the Forestry Training Fund and ELCAS. We have over 40 years experience in the arboricultural and forestry industries and offer a comprehensive range of training for pesticide use. Feel free to explore our site to learn more about our team, the services we offer, and what sets us apart from others in the industry. Read about our latest updates! Read more!

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

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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

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If preferred, many of our courses can be arranged to take place on your site. ​ Examples of on site courses we have carried out over the last year include: Woodchippers; Hand Held Hedge Trimmers; Clearing Saws; Pesticide Application and Spraying; Ride-on Mowers as well as Basic Tree Survey & Inspection. On-site Courses If preferred, many of our courses can be arranged to take place on your site. Examples of on-site courses we have carried out over the last year include: Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Chainsaw from a MEWP, Woodchippers, Stump Grinders, Handheld Hedge Trimmers, Brush-cutters & Trimmers, Clearing Saws, Pesticide Application & Spraying, Emergency First Aid at Work +F and Ride-on Mowers, as well as Basic Tree Survey & Inspection and Refresher CPDs for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting and Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm. Please contact us for a quote and/or further details, with the following information – Course of interest Number of learners Your site address Your availability Tel: 01306 876404 Email: office@landskills.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you!

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: 26 & 27 October 2026 (2 places) Please call or email for more course dates Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and equipment hire included in the course cost Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: This training is suitable for occasional/domestic users only. Whilst this may be suitable to some learners that only use a chainsaw as a minor part of their role, this course is not ideal if you are using a chainsaw in a professional capacity. If you are going to use the chainsaw in a commercial capacity (i.e. work) and not on your own private land, it is a requirement that you hold a regulated qualification to satisfy the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A Lantra occasional/domestic user course that provides training only would not be suitable as a pre-requisite if you wish to proceed to other training/qualifications such as Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm. Please contact our office if you are not sure which option suits you best. 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

We provide accredited arboriculture training with a focus on aerial and climbing skills, including tree access and rescue, aerial cutting, pruning, rigging, stationary rope techniques (SRT), and LOLER inspection. Our hands-on courses are delivered by experienced instructors and include full PPE and equipment hire, helping you and your team work safely and confidently at height. Aerial Based Courses Click the links for course availability, prices and more. 01 Access a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue (replaces CS38) This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and 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. View Course Info View Course Info 03 An Introduction to Stationary Rope Techniques (SRT) Work Positioning Workshop Following the ever increasing presence of SRT in the arboriculture industry and due to several requests Land Skills Training and Assessments are pleased to offer the following workshop to new and existing clients. View Course Info View Course Info 05 Aerial Tree Rigging (replaces CS41) This 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. View Course Info View Course Info 07 Lantra Level 3 Award in Accessing a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue This course is for people who want to achieve a Lantra Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue. View Course Info View Course Info 02 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques (replaces CS39) 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. View Course Info View Course Info 04 Aerial Tree Pruning (replaces CS40) This Aerial Tree Pruning training course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial pruning of a tree. This course is intended for persons over the age of 16 already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. View Course Info View Course Info 06 Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment (LOLER) 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. View Course Info View Course Info 08 Lantra Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of tree with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques This course is for people who want to achieve a Lantra Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall techniques. It covers the safety guidelines, and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue. View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info "Instructor was very knowledgeable and helped us thoroughly when he was asked a question. Very professional". Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques with Rob 22 - 24 April 2025 Lantra Feedback Survey

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: 07 - 11 September 2026 - Assessment 15 September (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 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 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 course 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.

We offer a wide range of refresher courses to keep your skills up to date, including chainsaw maintenance, pesticide application, and tree inspections. Ideal for staying compliant and confident in your role, our refresher training supports ongoing development across the arboriculture and land-based industries. Refresher Training We recommend booking a refresher course every 5 years to keep your training up to date. We offer a range of refresher training from chainsaws to pesticides. Please click the links below for course availability and dates. Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting City & Guilds CPD or Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 Day 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 refresher training. Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 Days Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20/ 0020-03) and Felling Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm City & Guilds CPD or Lantra Refresher Duration: 2 Days 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 Felling Trees over 380mm (0039-33 / 0021-01) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this refresher training. Access a Tree Using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 Days 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 prior to attending this refresher training and have a good level of fitness. Chainsaw from Rope & Harness City & Guilds CPD Duration: 1 Day 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. Aerial Tree Rigging City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 Days 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), Tree Climbing & Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13), Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-Fall Techniques (0039-23 / 0021-08) and Aerial Tree Rigging (0039-32 / 0021-09) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment (LOLER) Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 Day Pre-requisites: Candidates must already hold a Certificate of Competence for Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment (XARB03) prior to attending this refresher training. Brushcutters & Trimmers Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 Day 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. Professional Tree Inspection Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 Day Pre-requisites: Candidates must have previously attended and passed the Lantra Awards 3-day Professional Tree Inspection course Refresher Safe Use & Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment (PA1 & PA6) Lantra Refresher Duration: 3 days for occasional users 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 qualfications 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. 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 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 rush-cutters & Trimmers Refresher Brush-cutters & Trimmers Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 24 September 2026 (5 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 Brush-cutters & Trimmers prior to attending this refresher training. This Lantra Brush-cutters/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 Brush-cutter/Trimmer. This course is for people who have experience operating Brush-cutters/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 brush-cutter/trimmer Safe operation Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Brush-cutters / Trimmers 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. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course Information Brush-cutters & Trimmers City & Guilds IA Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: 12 & 13 October 2026 (FULL) 12 & 13 November 2026 (3 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 Book now! Equipment List Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Pre-requisites: None This Brush-cutters & 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 Brush-cutter/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 brush-cutter/trimmer Safe operation Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters & Trimmers. If you are interested in Trimmer training only, please contact us for further details.

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 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. 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 course. 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