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

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!

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 these pesticide courses will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely, and with confidence.​​ Pesticide Courses Click the links for course availability, prices and more. 01 Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) 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. 03 Safe Use & Application of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment (PA1 & PA6 Combined) 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. 05 Operating Other Handheld Equipment Requiring Minimal Calibration (PA6 unit 271) 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. 07 Installing Pesticide Plugs into Tree Stumps (PA6 unit 269) 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. 09 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment (replaces PA(SC)) 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). 02 Handheld Applicators (PA6) 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. 04 Safe Use of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment - Various PA6 units 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) Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC) 06 Safe Operation of Handheld Pesticide Stem Injection Equipment (PA6 unit 270) This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. If you are involved in the application of pesticides with stem injection equipment, then our training course is for you. 08 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers (replaces PA2) This Boom Sprayer course is for anyone who uses boom spraying equipment as part of their work. If you would like to attend this course you must be able to proficiently use, and drive the particular vehicle(s) used during the training. 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 "Ian is a great instructor/ teacher. He made the course easy to understand and very helpful. I would definitely recommend!" Our PA1 & PA6 course with Ian 12 - 14 May Lantra Satisfaction Survey

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

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

​ This course is suitable if you are already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and also are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. you will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw Course Information Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques Duration: 4 days including assessment Course Dates: 28 - 30 September 2026 - Assessment 01 October (1 place) Please call or email for group & on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for our summer 2026 discounted price Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03), Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) and Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (0039-22 / 0020-13) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. Learners must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course is suitable if you are already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and also are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. You will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw. Who is it for? This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland industries Local authorities Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection and anchor points Use of flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Aerial rescue planning Aerial rescue methods Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness.

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

Land Skills Training and Assessments Ltd are now offering a training package for anyone wanting to gain skills in ground-based tree work. This discounted training package includes training and assessment in the subjects commonly required by employers for anyone that needs to use chainsaws on the ground. What is included: Training, Equipment and PPE, Lantra Course registrations, City and Guilds NPTC assessments, and associated registration fees - No hidden fees! Ground Based Training Package Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd is now offering a training package for anyone wanting to gain skills in ground-based tree work. This discounted training package includes training and assessment in the subjects commonly required by employers for anyone that needs to use chainsaws on the ground. What is included: Training, Equipment and PPE, Lantra course registrations, City & Guilds NPTC assessments, and associated registration fees - NO HIDDEN FEES. Please see below for what to expect from the training: Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm. Emergency First Aid at Work + F This one day Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Lantra Awards ITA) course teaches the First Aider how to act safely and effectively in a range of emergencies, specifically with the Forestry industry in mind. You can either choose a 1-day integrated training and assessment for Woodchipper or Stump Grinder Woodchippers 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. Stump Grinders 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. Ground Based Tree Work Training Discounted Package - £1840.73 (+ £354.25 VAT) = £2194.98 inclusive This is a discounted package, and all fees will need to be paid before the start of the first course. Our standard terms and conditions apply regarding cancellation or non-attendance and individual course prices will then be applicable. The training can be spread throughout the year on any of our scheduled course dates. Book now!

Ground Based Training Package Land Skills Training and Assessments Ltd are now offering a training package for anyone wanting to gain skills in ground-based tree work. This discounted training package includes training and assessment in the subjects commonly required by employers for anyone that needs to use chainsaws on the ground.