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:

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, Surrey 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 1 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. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Course Information Emergency First Aid at Work + F Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Dates: 13 November 2026 (1 place) 04 February 2027 (6 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs No equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None About the course: This 1-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. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Trainees will learn the key techniques in order to administer simple but sometimes life-saving techniques. Training includes how to use a tourniquet and a haemostatic dressing. This course has continuous assessment by the trainer to evaluate delegates and there is an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the course. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those who have never previously undertaken First Aid training, or those whose First Aid training has expired. Course content: Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to the importance of preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents and accidents and the use of available equipment Assess the situation in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency Plan how to respond in an emergency Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding (including serious bleeding) Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from hypothermia Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from suspension trauma Provide treatment for minor injuries including small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds and small splinters Use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings Demonstration of and opportunity to practice use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (training model) These are the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive and the syllabus has been approved Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Emergency First Aid at Work +F. Book now! View Course Details

This basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course aims to provide you with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.  So whether you have an interest in trees, or are responsible for trees through your work, then this one day basic tree inspection course could be for you.  Course Information Basic Tree Survey & Inspection Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 21 January 2027 (1 place) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs A light lunch is included in the course price No equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Book now! View Course Details Pre-requisites: None This basic one day tree inspection training course aims to provide you with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action. So whether you have an interest in trees, or are responsible for trees through your work, then this one day basic tree inspection course could be for you. Who is it for? This course is aimed at a wide group of people, for example you could be employed as a local authority highway inspector, or work in forestry, woodland or arboriculture field. You could be a park ranger, or work on an estate, it may be that you are a farmer or other type of landowner; it could be that you are an employee who has the responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally this course could be useful if you work with trees in a voluntary capacity. Course sessions: State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Recognise hazardous trees Determine level of risk Decide on an appropriate course of action Collect and maintain adequate information Recognise your own limitations Certification: Learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for Basic Tree Survey & Inspection.

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be potentially harmful substances.  Therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Course Information Handheld Stem Injection (PA6: unit 270 - replaces PA6INJ) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for course dates Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49 or 0216-73) prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be potentially harmful substances. Therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with stem injection equipment, then our training course is for you. Course sessions: Introduction to Stem Injection Application Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selecting Needles for Various Applications Pre-start checks Calibration, Application & Safe Operation of the Stem Injector Prevent Environmental Hazards Decontamination & Storage of Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Handheld Stem Injection (PA6INJ) Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

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

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

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.

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 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 Awards Level 3 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue - £1382.70 LANTRA Awards Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques - £940.50 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm – £1079.00 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Pruning – £939.05 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging – £1587.20 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Use from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) – £1501.80 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment – £1034.30 View Pre-requisites Please note: To enrol in our Level 3 courses, you must have successfully completed all required pre-requisite lower level courses beforehand. These pre-requisite 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 pre-requisites button above.

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 November 2026 (FULL) 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.

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: 26 January 2027 (4 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.

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be harmful substances if not used appropriately and safely.  Training is therefore essential to ensure that they are handled, applied and stored correctly. We now offer a 1-day training course which covers the following most-requested PA6 Units: Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) Hand Held Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) Hand Held Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC)​. Course Information Safe Use of Pesticides Using Handheld Equipment – Various Units (PA6PP, PA6INJ & PA6MC) Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability Please call or email us for group or on-site and individual bookings Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer a 1-day training course which covers the following most requested PA6 Units: Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) Handheld Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC) Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49 or 0216-73) prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be harmful substances if not used appropriately and safely. Training is therefore essential to ensure that they are handled, applied and stored correctly. This course starts with all of the compulsory theory applicable to all three Units such as health and safety and legislation. Each Unit will then be taught in turn. Please see below for details on the content of each Unit. Pesticide Plugs (replaces PA6PP) This course will guide you through the appropriate safe use and application of pesticide plugs in tree stumps (ECOPLUGS). Who is it for? If you need to remove tree stumps using ECOPLUGS then this training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements and allow you to add to your continuous development. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations in relation to the use of pesticide plugs; pre-use checks; inserting pesticide plugs safely; prevention of environmental hazards and decontamination and storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who decide to undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps. Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications (replaces PA6MC) This course will guide you through the appropriate safe use and application of Pesticides using Handheld Applicators for Stump Treatment Applications e.g. painting Roundup onto stumps with a paintbrush. Who is it for? If you need to paint pesticides onto stumps with a paintbrush this training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and allow you to add to your continuous development. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations; understanding pesticide labels; pre-use checks, calibration & application; completing a treatment record; prevention of environmental hazards; decontamination and storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who decide to undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating Other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calibration. Handheld Stem Injection (replaces PA6INJ) This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of pesticides with stem injection equipment. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with stem injection equipment, then our training course is for you. Course objectives: Introduction to Stem Injection Application; hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); selecting Needles for various applications; pre-start checks; calibration, application & safe operation of the Stem Injector, prevent Environmental Hazards; decontamination & storage of equipment. Certification: Learners attending the training for this Unit will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who undertake assessment for this Unit and complete this successfully will obtain a Certificate of Competence for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating Handheld Pesticide Injection Equipment. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

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 and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines required in order to ensure that you are confident when using a chainsaw. Course Information Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Duration: 3 days including assessment Delivered on-site only. Venue: If you have a suitable site, we can arrange this training/assessment for groups of 3-4 people. We do not run this course at our Training & Assessment Centre in Brockham, Surrey. We do not provide equipment or equipment hire for on-site courses. 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) and Felling Trees over 380mm (CS32 / 0021-01 / 0021-11) prior to attending this course. 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 and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines required in order to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements in relation to dealing with individual and multiple windblown trees, 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 Forestry Horticulture Woodland industries Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: Site safety Severing the root plate Severing a static root plate where the tree will fall Severing a root plate where the root plate will fall back into the root plate hole Securing a root plate where the weight balance is away from the root plate hole Dealing with broken and interwoven windblown trees. Unacceptable procedures Dismantling crown of the tree, cross-cutting and stacking timber Clear the site of all debris and notify all relevant authorities, check and clean equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a Lantra Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw. Book now!

The PA6MC (Minimal Calibration) is a specialist unit under the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment. It is designed for individuals who apply pesticides using hand-held applicators with minimal calibration requirements. Course Information Operating other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calilbration (PA6: unit 271) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Please call or email for course dates Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49 or 0216-73) prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries but they can be potentially harmful substances. Therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course will guide you through the appropriate and safe use and application of Pesticides using minimal calibration. Who is it for? If you need to paint pesticides onto stumps with a paintbrush this training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and allow you to add to your continuous development. Course objectives: Legislative and Safety Regulations Understanding pesticide labels Pre-use checks, Calibration & Application Completing a treatment record Prevention of Environmental hazards Decontamination and Storage of Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment – Operating other Handheld Applicators Requiring Minimal Calibration (PA6MC) Learners will also receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! Equipment List

This course 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 when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements. Course Information Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Duration: 5 days including assessment Course Dates: 16 - 19 November 2026 - Assessment 20 November (FULL) 01 - 04 December 2026 - Assessment 07 December (FULL) 11 - 14 January 2027 - Assessment 15 January (FULL) 08 - 11 February 2027 - Assessment 12 February (1 place) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for our 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) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. 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 when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements. 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 Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing Cross-cutting felled timber Take down hung-up trees using hand tools Clear site and chainsaw checks Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm.

A course for people who are experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove branches and/or whole trees in confined spaces. This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging. Course Information Aerial Tree Rigging Duration: 6 days including assessment Course Dates: 22 - 26 February 2027 - Assessment 02 or 03 March 2027 (3 places) Please call or email for further course dates and group & 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 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. Who is it for? A course for people who are experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove branches and/or whole trees in confined spaces. Course sessions: Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of themselves, other people and the environment Operate a chainsaw whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness Use lowering ropes and other associated equipment to carry out lowering and sectional felling operations Undertake a range of arboricultural operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List