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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 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 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!

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. Course Information Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm (Replaces CS32) Duration: 4 days including assessment Course Dates: 15 - 17 December - Assessment 18 & 19 December 2025 (Full) 09 - 11 February - Assessment 12 & 13 February 2026 (Full) Please call or email the office for future course dates Course Cost: £846.75 (+£165.25 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Please call/email for onsite bookings. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-Requisites : Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (CS30 / 0020-03) & Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31 / 0020-04) prior to attending this course. 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. Who is it for? This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following industries: Agriculture Arboriculture Forestry Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Felling Snedding and de-limbing Cross-cutting felled timber Taking down hung-up trees Stump treatment, clearing site and chainsaw checks Certification: On successful completion of this course learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Medium Trees over 380mm. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for the training.

Welcome to Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd. 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 have over 40 years experience in the arboriculture and forestry industries and offer a comprehensive range of training for pesticide use. Land Based Courses Enhancing Skills in Forestry, Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Explore Our Courses What we offer At Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd, we offer a range of services designed to support your professional development in land based courses. These include in-depth forestry, horticulture and grounds maintenance courses, along with refresher courses to keep your skills up to date. We also provide assessment-only options for retakes or if you've already completed training and require only the assessment. We can conduct LOLER (Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment) inspections to ensure your climbing kit is safe and compliant. While our courses are primarily held at our training and assessment centre, we also offer the flexibility of delivering training and assessments at your own site. Explore the links below for more information on the courses and services we offer. Courses & Refresher Courses On-site Courses Assessment Only Loler Inspections Upcoming Courses Home: Headliner Ground Based Package 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. Step Into Tree Surgery A 4 week training program designed to provide hands-on, practical training in tree surgery, along with essential theoretical knowledge. This course will provide all of the qualifications you will need to begin your career as a certified Tree Surgeon. Aerial Tree Package Coming soon! Our accreditations L.O.L.E.R Certified Marie Holland, Woodchipper Course "Rob gave very clear instructions and went over everything twice to make sure we were all competent. Excellent teacher". See more Home: Testimonials Get in Touch Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd Unit 2 Tanners Court, Brockham, Betchworth RH3 7NH office@landskills.co.uk 01306 876404 Name* Company Email* Phone Course required* How did you hear about us?* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit About us

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. It will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting Refresher Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting City & Guilds CPD or Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 04 February 2026 - City & Guilds CPD (2 places) Course Cost : City & Guilds CPD: £281.25 (+ £56.25 VAT) per person Lantra Refresher: £207.75 (+£36.85 VAT) per person Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Equipment required - contact us for hire Pre-Requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (CS30 / 0020-03 / 0039-20) prior to attending this refresher training. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled. The course is designed to be short, sharp and focused and will provide refresher training for trainees already Lantra Awards trained and/or certificated for this activity. They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: This course in conjunction with professional training will provide you with information and practical skills relating to: Workshop safety Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) Chainsaw/small engine component maintenance Prepare the chainsaw for use Cross-cut timber Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidates City & Guilds Account for Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting Refresher. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we offer a wide range of accredited courses, including forestry and horticulture training such as tree climbing, chainsaw use, and tree inspections. Our pest management courses focus on a variety of pesticide application techniques. We also provide grounds maintenance and landscaping training, including mower operation and machinery courses. Our Courses At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we offer a wide range of accredited courses, including forestry and horticulture training such as tree climbing, chainsaw use, and tree inspections. Our pest management courses focus on a variety of pesticide application techniques. We also provide grounds maintenance and landscaping training, including mower operation and machinery courses. Our construction plant courses currently cover MEWPs, and our health and safety course covers first aid within the forestry industry. Explore the links below for more details. Discover our various Chainsaw Courses including Chainsaw Maintenance, Tree Felling and more. Ground Based Chainsaw Read More Discover our various Aerial Courses including Aerial Rescue, Aerial Cutting and more. Aerial Tree Work Read More Discover our various Tree Inspection Courses Tree Inspection Read More Discover our Pesticide courses Pesticide and Spraying Courses Read More Our Courses Discover our various Machinery Courses such as Woodchipper, Brushcutters and more. Machinery Read More Discover our Construction Plant Courses Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Read More Discover our Multi - Tool Course Multi -Tool Course Read More Discover our First Aid Course First Aid at Work + F Read More Our Courses Discover our Course Packages Discover our LOLER Course. Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment Course Read More Discover our new training package Step into Tree Surgery Package Read More This discounted training package includes training and assessment in using chainsaws on the ground. Ground Based Discounted Training Package Read More This discounted training package covers a range of aerial courses often required in the forestry industry. Aerial Based Discounted Training Package - Coming soon! Read More More Courses Discover our Refresher courses. Refresher Training Read More Discover company / group bookings Local Authorities, Companies and Group Bookings Read More Land Skills provide a thorough examination service for arboricultural climbing and rigging equipment. Loler Inspections Read More Have one of our courses at your site! On-Site Courses Read More Can't find what you are looking for? Search below:

This two day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course Information Brushcutters & Trimmers City & Guilds IA Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: 11 & 12 March 2026 (2 places) Course Cost: £401.33 (+£80.27 VAT) Equipment required - contact us for hire. Please call/email for onsite bookings. Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Book now! Equipment List Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Pre-requisites: None This Brushcutters/Trimmer integrated training and assessment course has experienced instructors who will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Who is it for? This two day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course sessions: Safety and risk assessment HSE legislation Protective clothing Components and maintenance Practical maintenance Fuelling and starting Testing the safety features Checking balance of the brushcutter/trimmer Safe operation Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Award in the safe use of Brushcutters/Trimmers. If you are interested in Trimmer training only, please contact us for further details.

This 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: 31 March - 02 April 2026, Assessment: 7 & 8 April (6 places) Course Cost: £864.50 (+ £168.80 VAT) Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Pre-requisites: Trainees for this course must have a comprehensive knowledge of modern arboriculture practice, particularly relating to tree climbing and rigging techniques and the associated equipment used in such operations. They will typically come from an arboriculture contracting background, but could also include those involved in associated roles provided they have the relevant knowledge and experience of arboriculture equipment and the circumstances in which it is commonly used. The Lantra Awards Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform a thorough examination of arboriculture lifting equipment. The course will also provide all the information and demonstrate the practical skills required when undertaking the regulated qualification. Who is it for? Typically, you will come from an arboriculture contracting background, but this also includes those involved in associated roles, providing you have the relevant knowledge and experience of arboriculture equipment and the circumstances in which it is commonly used. This course is for Arboriculture ‘competent persons’ as defined by Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). This course will typically suit you if you have a responsibility for ‘thorough examination’ in the course of your work. Examples would include: LOLER examiners Supervisors and foremen. To be on this course, you must have a comprehensive knowledge of modern arboriculture practice, particularly relating to tree climbing and rigging techniques and the associated equipment used in such operations. Please Note: For persons carrying out a thorough examination they must have appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the arboriculture lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Inspection intervals Record keeping, traceability and reporting Identification marking Types of damage and defects Inspection techniques Maintenance and repair Life span and disposal of equipment Glossary of terms & abbreviations Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in the Thorough Examination Of Arboriculture Equipment. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details

​ This course is 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 (replaces CS39) Duration: 4 days including assessment Course Dates: 26 - 28 January 2026 - Assessment 29 January (FULL) 23 - 25 June 2026 - Assessment TBC (4 places) Course Cost £806.25 (+ £157.15 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Please call/email for group and onsite bookings. Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (CS30 / 0020-03,) Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31 / 0020-04) & Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (CS38 / 0020-13) prior to attending this course. Learners must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course is suitable if you are already experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and also are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. you will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw. Who is it for? This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland industries Local authorities Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection and anchor points Use of flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Aerial rescue planning Aerial rescue methods Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.

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 Here at Land Skills Training & Assessments Ltd we are Proud to Support Service Leavers Through ELCAS Funding and as an a pproved provider for ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service) we are here to help Service Leavers access nationally recognised qualifications and take confident steps into their next career. Train. Qualify. Thrive Beyond the Forces. The MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme supports Service Leavers and promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces, by providing financial support over up to three separate financial years. This funding allows learners to progress into higher-level qualifications (Level 3 and above, or approved international equivalents) with trusted, approved Learning Providers. By providing financial support in up to three separate financial years, the scheme enables higher-level learning through nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 or above (or an approved international equivalent) with an approved Learning Provider. At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we are committed to helping Service Leavers gain valuable skills and qualifications that support their next career steps in arboriculture and land-based industries. ELCAS Funded Level 3 Courses Click on a course to view full details LANTRA Level 3 Certificate of Qualification in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations - £767.40 LANTRA Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques - £975.00 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm – £1,003.60 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Pruning – £929.40 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging – £1,577.80 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Use from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) – £1,156.80 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment – £1,024.90 View Prerequisites Please note: To enrol in our Level 3 courses, you must have successfully completed all required pre-requisite lower level courses beforehand. These prerequisite courses cannot be funded through ELCAS and must be self funded or supported through alternative funding. Service Leavers may be able to use resettlement funding for Level 1–3 courses. For a detailed breakdown of the pre-requisite qualifications required for each course, please click the View Prerequisites button above.

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. It will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Course Information Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: 18 - 19 December 2025 - Assessment 22 December (Full) 13 - 14 January 2026 - Assessment 15 January (Full) 29 - 30 January 2026 - Assessment 03 February (1 place) 12 - 13 February 2026 - Assessment 16 February (3 places) 09 - 10 June 2026 - Assessment 11 June - TBC (4 places) Please call/email for group, onsite bookings. Equipment required - contact us for hire Course Cost: £589.00 (+£113.70 VAT) per person Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Book now! Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: None This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. It will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following industries: Agriculture Arboriculture Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment Maintaining the saw chain Maintaining the guide bar Power unit maintenance Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests Cross-cutting timber Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. If you require training / assessment for Chainsaw Maintenance or Cross-Cutting only, please let us know.

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 - Prerequisites 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 and Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue. 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 Small Trees up to 380mm prior to attending this training. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Pruning Pre-requisites: Trainees must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting , Felling and Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue & 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 and Processing Small Trees up to 380mm, Tree Climbing & Rescue & 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 and Processing Small Trees up to 380mm. Although not a pre-requisites, 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 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: 08 & 09 January 2026 - Assessment 12 January 2026 (Full) 26 & 27 March 2026 - Assessment TBC (4 places) Course Cost £1,150.50 (+ £230.10 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Please call/email for group and onsite bookings. Venue: Betchworth, 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 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: 10 - 12 December 2025 - Assessment 15 December 2025 (3 places) 26 - 28 January 2026 - Assessment 29 January 2026 (Full) Course Cost £782.00 (+ £156.40 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Please call/email for group and onsite bookings. Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting, Felling Trees up to 380mm, Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue. 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 refresher module covering ground based forestry & arboricultural operations will refresh operators with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries.  They will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm City & Guilds CPD Duration: 2 days Course Dates: Please call/email for course dates Course Cost: £465.50 (+£93.10 VAT) Equipment required - contact for us hire Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Pre-Requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (CS30 / 0020-03/ 0039-20) and Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31 / 0020-04 / 0039-21) prior to attending this refresher training. This refresher module covering ground based forestry & arboricultural operations will refresh operators with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. They will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The machine Maintenance Transport Preparing to work Fuelling Starting procedures and pre-cutting checks Safe handling Cutting techniques Felling techniques Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a City & Guilds Digital Badge of Competence which will be available on the candidates City & Guilds Account for Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Stumpgrinders. Course Information Stumpgrinders City & Guilds IA Duration: 1 day with integrated assessment Course Dates: 23 January 2026 (1 place) 06 February 2026 (1 place) Please call/email for onsite bookings Course Cost: £326.25 (+ £65.25 VAT) per person PPE required - contact us for hire. Venue: Betchworth, Surrey Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None Stump Grinders are powerful pieces of equipment that remove tree stumps by literally chipping away at them usually with a cutting wheel, this therefore makes these dangerous tools if not used correctly or with adequate training. This Stump Grinder training course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using the Stump Grinder but that you are also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Course sessions: Risk assessment and emergency procedures Health and safety guidelines and legislation Personal protective equipment Pre-use checks and machine safety features Routine checks and maintenance Cutter maintenance Start the machine and carry out safety checks Preparation of site, machine and materials Operation of Stump Grinder Unblocking Stump Grinder Re-instatement of excavation and disposal of arisings Clearing, transport and storage Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Stumpgrinders.

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: 02 January 2026 (FULL) 02 February 2026 (3 places) 09 June 2026 (4 places) Please call/email for group and onsite bookings. Course Cost: £328.75 (+£65.75 VAT) per person PPE required -contact us for hire. Venue: Betchworth, 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 Woodchippers.