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Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) and Hand Held Applicators (PA6) – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely and appropriate and safe use of the hand held applicators. Course Information Safe Use & Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment Duration: 4 days including assessments Course Dates: 11 -13 May 2026 training. Assessments - PA1: 12 May & PA6: 14 & 15 May (6 places) 10 - 12 August 2026 training. Assessments - PA1: 11 August & PA6: 13 & 14 August (6 places) 09 - 11 November 2026 training. Assessments - PA1: 10 November & PA6: 12 & 13 November (6 places) Please call or email for group or on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None but due to the use of pesticides, it is important that you are able to read and interpret product information in order to participate in this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Safe Use of Pesticides and Handheld Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely and appropriate and safe use of the handheld applicators. Who is it for? This three day training 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. This course will help you develop 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 HAND HELD 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: This course includes assessment in City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides. Candidates must pass this assessment before taking the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment assessment at the end of the course. A Certificate of Competence will be issued for each assessment upon successful completion. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

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

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. This therefore makes training essential and this Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 course will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely, and with confidence. Course Information Safe Use of Pesticides – Mandatory Unit (replaces PA1) Duration: 1.5 day including assessment Course Dates: 11 May 2026 with assessment 12 May (6 places) 10 August 2026 with assessment 11 August (6 places) 09 November 2026 with assessment 10 November (6 places) Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs No equipment needed Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None but due to the use of pesticides, it is important that you are able to read and interpret product information in order to participate in 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. This therefore makes training essential and this Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 course will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely, and with confidence. Who is it for? This one day training 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. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field. Course sessions: 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 Certification: Candidates who successfully complete the City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides assessment will be awarded with a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details

Our ground-based chainsaw training courses are ideal for professionals working in forestry, arboriculture, landscaping. We offer Lantra and City & Guilds accredited training in chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling small trees, delivered by experienced instructors in Surrey. Whether you're starting out or need a refresher, our courses ensure you meet industry standards and work safely and competently with chainsaws. Ground Based Chainsaw Courses Click the links for course availability, prices and more. 01 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (replaces CS30) 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. 03 Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (replaces CS31) 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 but safe felling small trees. 04 Felling & Processing Trees over 760mm This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 760mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident but safe when felling. 06 Using a Powered Pole Pruner – City & Guilds 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. 02 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting ITA – Domestic / Occasional Users This courses for occasional and domestic chainsaw users. It is not suitable if you are using a chainsaw regularly in a professional capacity. 04 Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm (replaces CS32) This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident but safe when felling trees over 380mm. 05 Assisted Felling This course is ideal for those looking to obtain a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Assisted Felling. 07 Dealing with Multiple Windblown Trees (replaces CS34 & CS35) Multiple windblown trees present very significant hazards and require specialist skills and knowledge. This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw. View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info "Rob was very patient and explained everything in a clear, ordered way. Thank you!" Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting with Rob 20 & 21 May 2025 Lantra Feedback Survey

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 Handheld Hedge Trimmer, Brushcutter/Trimmer , Leaf Blower or Vacuum. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course Information Landscape Tools Multi-Tool Duration: 2 - 4 days depending on experience and including integrated assessment Course Dates: 27 & 28 August 2026 (3 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 Pre-requisites: None This course is ideal for those wanting to master the operation and maintenance of up to four landscape tool machine types, both battery and petrol operated machines. Who is it for? This two - four day 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 Handheld Hedge Trimmer, Trimmer (for grass cutting), Leaf Blower and perform Small Engine Maintenance. 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 Cleaning the site and machine checks Safe operation Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Landscape Tools Multi-Tool. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride on , or pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification.​ ​ Course Information Tractor Driving and Related Operations Duration: 3 day including integrated assessment Venue: We can arrange this on-site training for groups of up to 4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/machinery. Please provide details of the site and tractor you will be using in your enquiry. Please contact us to discuss course options; site and machinery suitability and quotes. Please note we do not provide hire for equipment and PPE for this course. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None There is a wide range of tractors in use today and if they are used correctly and maintained properly then they should pose very little risk to you or to anyone who is near to the machine. Sometimes accidents can happen, normally for very simple reasons, which is why training is always important. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this training course will provide you with an insight into safety awareness and risk assessment in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Who is it for? This training course will suit you if you are currently using a tractor or are required to drive and operate a tractor as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. Course units: For this course you have the option to complete unit 0014 -221 Prepare and operate a tractor and attachments and/or unit 0014-222 Operate a loader. Please let us know on booking. Certification: Learners who successfully complete the integrated assessment within this course will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations.

This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride on , or pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification.​ ​ Course Information Mowers – Ride-on and/or Pedestrian or Remote Control Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Options: Ride-on Mowers (1 day) Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Ride-on & Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Remote Control Mowers ( 1 day) Please let us know your preferred option when you enquire. Venue: We can arrange this on-site training for groups of up to 4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/machinery. Please provide details of the site and mower you will be using in your enquiry. Please contact us to discuss course options; site and machinery suitability and quotes. Please note we do not provide hire for equipment and PPE for this course. Book now! Pre-requisites: None There is a wide range of ride-on, pedestrian and remote control mowers in use today and if they are used correctly and maintained properly then they should pose very little risk to you or to anyone who is near to the machine. Sometimes accidents can happen, normally for very simple reasons, which is why training is always important. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this training course will provide you with an insight into safety awareness and risk assessment in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Who is it for? This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride-on, pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. Course sessions: Ride-on Mowers Legislation General safety code Risk assessment Hydrostatic drive Cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-use checks, starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Safety with fuel Driving on public road Pedestrian Mowers Legislation General safety Risk assessment Types of cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-start checks Starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Remote Control Mower Legislation Radio-control systems General safety and risk assessment Safe methods of operation Hydrostatic drive Wheels, tyres, and tracks Turning and manoeuvring Cutting mechanisms Transportation Certification: Please note that the integrated assessment for this course comprises practical maintenance and a multiple-choice paper. Learners who successfully complete the integrated assessment within this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Mowers (for your chosen Mower option). Alternatively we can offer a City and Guilds integrated assessment on which you will receive a Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (for your chosen Mower option).

The Clearing Saw is a powerful piece of equipment mainly used to clear woodland, bushes and undergrowth.  It allows the ability to get to normally difficult to reach areas, and due to it being a hand held mobile piece of equipment it is important that it’s used correctly Course Information Clearing Saws - Up to and over 50mm Duration: 2 days including integrated assessment Course Dates : 24 & 25 September 2026 (3 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! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None The Clearing Saw is a powerful piece of equipment mainly used to clear woodland, bushes and undergrowth. It allows the ability to get to normally difficult to reach areas, and due to it being a hand held mobile piece of equipment it is important that it’s used correctly and adequate training has taken place to ensure that accidents do not happen. This Clearing Saw integrated training and assessment course has experienced instructors who will make sure that you use the clearing saw safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Who is it for? This training course in Clearing Saws is available to you if you are a novice. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Our course is suited to people who work in: Forestry Agriculture Horticulture Landscaping Grounds maintenance Course sessions: HSE legislation, safety guidelines and risk assessment Personal protective equipment Health and safety features of a clearing saw Power unit maintenance Driveshaft, gear and cutting head Harness adjustment and fuel Starting the clearing saw and performing pre-cutting tests Safety precautions for site preparation and operations Clearing saw operation Clearing the site and performing clearing saw checks Certification: Learners who successfully complete the City & Guilds NPTC integrated assessment will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for the Safe Use of Forestry Clearing Saw.

A Hand held hedge trimmer is an effective mobile hand-held piece of equipment. Due to the mobility of the hedge trimmer it is important that it is used correctly and that adequate training has taken place to ensure accidents do not happen. This Hand Held Hedge Trimmer integrated training and assessment course is taught by an experienced instructor who will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Course Information Handheld Hedge Trimmer Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability 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: None A Handheld hedge trimmer is an effective mobile handheld piece of equipment. Due to the mobility of the hedge trimmer it is important that it is used correctly and that adequate training has taken place to ensure accidents do not happen. This Handheld Hedge Trimmer integrated training and assessment course is taught by an experienced instructor 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 training course in Handheld Hedge Trimmers is available to you if you wish to update your skills and/or would like to satisfy the health and safety regulation in relation to the safe use of handheld hedge trimmers at work. The course will also suit you if you currently use or are going to be using a handheld hedge trimmer as part of you work. Course sessions: PPE Health and safety features Hedge types and growth habits Maintenance Fuelling and starting a hedge trimmer and performing pre-cutting checks Adjusting the hedge trimmer idling Hedge cutting on site Clearing site and hedge trimmer checks Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Handheld Hedge Trimmer.

This Woodchipper 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 Woodchipper. Course Information Woodchippers City & Guilds IA Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Dates: 30 March 2026 (1 place) 08 May 2026 (3 places) 29 June 2026 (2 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE required -contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Equipment List Pre-requisites: None Woodchippers are powerful pieces of equipment and if they are not used correctly they have the potential to cause injury, this makes having training essential. This Woodchipper training course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using the woodchipper but that you are also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This Woodchipper 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 woodchipper. Course sessions: Risk assessment and emergency procedures Health and safety guidelines and legislation Personal protective equipment Pre-use checks and machine features Routine checks and maintenance Cutting mechanism Start the machine and carry out safety checks Prepare work area and range of materials and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped Operation of Woodchipper Unblocking chipper End-uses of woodchips and hazards from woodchips Cleaning, transport and storage Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for the Safe Use of a Manually Fed Woodchipper.

This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives. Course Information Access a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Duration: 6 days including assessment Course Dates: 23 - 27 March 2026 - Assessment 30 March (2 places) 01 - 05 June 2026 - Assessment 08 June (2 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: None, however trainees must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives. Who is it for? This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland industries Local authorities Conservation Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection Rope configurations Access techniques and work positioning principles Final anchor point and work positioning techniques Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Storing equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.

We offer a wide range of machinery courses to suit various outdoor and land-based tasks, including handheld hedge trimmers, brushcutters and trimmers, stump grinders, woodchippers, and clearing saws. Our training also covers multi-tool units, MEWPs, and both pedestrian, ride-on, and remote-controlled mowers—ensuring your team is confident and competent with the equipment they use. Machinery Courses Click the links for course availability, prices and more. 01 Woodchippers City & Guilds IA This Woodchipper 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 Woodchipper. 03 Stump Grinders City & Guilds IA 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. 05 Clearing Saws – up to and over 50mm The Clearing Saw is a powerful piece of equipment mainly used to clear woodland, bushes and undergrowth. It allows the ability to get to normally difficult to reach areas, and due to it being a hand held mobile piece of equipment it is important that it’s used correctly and adequate training has taken place. 07 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) IA Choose from Safe use of a MEWP, Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP or our combined course. 09 Tractor Driving This training course will suit you if you are currently using a tractor and/or load as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. 02 Brushcutters & Trimmers City & Guilds IA 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. 04 Handheld Hedge Trimmers Lantra ITA This one-day training course in Handheld Hedge Trimmers is available to you if you wish to update your skills and/or would like to satisfy the health and safety regulation in relation to the safe use of handheld hedge trimmers at work. 06 Mowers – Ride-On and Pedestrian or Remote control This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride-on, pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. 08 Multi-Tool Lantra ITA This two day novice training course is for anyone that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Handheld Hedge Trimmer, Trimmer (grass cutting), Leaf Blower or Vacuum. View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info View Course Info Excellent course, Rob is a fantastic instructor!! All teachings were clear and I felt as though I was in good hands. Shout out to Jo for her help too! Our Brush-cutter & Trimmer course with Rob 17 & 18 July 2025

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. Mobile Elevating Work Platform All MEWP courses include MEWP and PPE hire Safe Use of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Duration: 2 days including integrated City & Guilds assessment Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 4 days including an assessment 3 days training for experienced arborists with aerial cutting Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform Duration: 2 days including an assessment 1 day training for experienced arborists with aerial cutting Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 5 days including assessment 4 days training for those with no aerial cutting experience Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform Duration: 3 days including an assessment 2 days training for those with no aerial cutting experience

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 Lantra Level 3 Award in 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 (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, Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm, Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification. 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 Level 3 Lantra Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

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 already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. Those wishing to attend this training course must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect their safety. Course Information Aerial Tree Pruning Duration: 4 days including assessment Next 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: Trainees 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), Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree 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. This Aerial Tree Pruning training course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the aerial pruning of a tree. Who is it for? 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. Those wishing to attend this training course must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect their safety. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree inspection Pruning principles Pruning techniques When to prune Accurate pruning cuts Compartmentalisation Tools and equipment Handling arisings and waste disposal Certification: Candidates who pass the City & Guilds NPTC Aerial Tree Pruning assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Pruning. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

Whether you are new to SRT or have used it before. This one day workshop will offer you the opportunity to discuss and explore the benefits and the potential problems involved. During the practical sessions you will have the opportunity to set up and try out base and top anchors and the rope wrench climbing system. Course Information An Introduction to Stationary Rope Techniques (SRT) Work Positioning Workshop Duration: 1 day workshop Course Dates: Please call or email for dates and equipment required Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Trainees must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this workshop. Course Details: Following the ever increasing presence of SRT in the Arboricultural industry and due to several requests Land Skills Training and Assessments are pleased to offer the following workshop to new and existing clients. An Introduction to SRT work positioning: Whether you are new to SRT or have used it before. This one day workshop will offer you the opportunity to discuss and explore the benefits and the potential problems involved. During the practical sessions you will have the opportunity to set up and try out base and top anchors and the rope wrench climbing system. The day will include: The advantages and disadvantages of SRT Setting up a rope wrench system with compatible hardware and a suitable friction hitch Suitable base and top anchors Ascent, descent and lateral movement Angles and vector forces Redirects to achieve better work positioning Advancing a base tie and convert to a top tie Application of a 3:1 mechanical advantage Please feel free to bring along any equipment that you wish to discuss or systems that you may be using currently. Certification: Learners attending this workshop will receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance for An Introduction to SRT Work Positioning. Book now!