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This two day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training to those who may have attended our Lantra Awards Basic Tree Survey and Inspection course and wish to progress further in the subject. Course Information 2 Day Tree Inspection (Ideal as a Preparatory Course for the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection) Duration: 2 days Course Dates: 15 & 16 April 2026 (7 places) 03 & 04 November 2026 (14 places) Please call/email for group and on-site bookings. Course Cost: £489.00 (+ £97.80 VAT) per person (includes a light lunch) No equipment required. Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Prospective learners would benefit from a knowledge of plant and arboriculture science, but this is not essential. This two day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training to those who may have attended our Lantra Awards Basic Tree Survey and Inspection course and wish to progress further in the subject. New Course Feature – This course will now include a skills assessment to ascertain areas in which candidates could improve their skills and knowledge prior to attending the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection course. A report will be provided to candidates following the course, with the instructor’s recommendations. Who is it for? Arboriculturists, Landscape architects, Local Authorities. Woodland officers, Rangers, Landowners or any other professionals involved with trees Course sessions: Introduction Law Matters Biology, Survival, Wounding Responses and Decay Understanding Energy- Tree Management and Health Visual and Biomechanical Hazard Assessment of Trees Practical Visual Assessment of Trees The Body Language of Trees Practical Tree Inspection Procedure Principles of Tree Risk Assessment Open forum and Review of Course Certification: Learners will receive a Land Skills E-Certificate of Attendance for 2 Day Tree Inspection and a Skills Assessment Report. Book now!

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

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 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: 12 - 13 February 2026 - Assessment 16 February (FULL) 09 - 10 March 2026 - Assessment 13 March (1 place) 09 - 10 April 2026 - Assessment 13 April (4 places) 09 - 10 June 2026 - Assessment 11 June (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: Brockham, 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.

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 (replaces PA6INJ) Safe Operation of Handheld Pesticide Stem Injection (PA6: unit 270) Duration: 1.5 days including assessment Course Dates: Please call/email for course dates. Course cost: £397.34 (+ £74.36 VAT) per person Equipment required We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) 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 two day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Handheld Hedge Trimmer, Brushcutter/Trimmer , Leaf Blower or Vacuum. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course Information Landscape Tools Multi-Tool Duration: 2 - 4 days depending on experience and including integrated assessment. Course Dates: Please call or email for course dates, group and on-site bookings. Course Cost: £491.00 (+ £73.70 VAT) per person (2 days only for experienced trainees/ refreshers) Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None This course is ideal for those wanting to master the operation and maintenance of up to four landscape tool machine types, both battery and petrol operated machines. Who is it for? This two - four day training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Handheld Hedge Trimmer, Trimmer, Leaf Blower and perform Small Engine Maintenance. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. Course sessions: Safety and risk assessment HSE legislation Protective clothing Components and maintenance Practical maintenance Fuelling and starting Testing the safety features Cleaning the site and machine checks Safe operation Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Landscape Tools Multi-Tool. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)  and a chainsaw from a MEWP. This includes the set up and operation of a MEWP as using equipment from a MEWP can be very dangerous which is why it is important to make sure you have the proper training and skills needed to work safely and efficiently. Mobile Elevated Work Platform All MEWP courses include MEWP and PPE hire. Safe Use of a MEWP Duration: 2 days including integrated City & Guilds assessment Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 4 days including an assessment 3 days training for experienced arborists with aerial cutting Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform Duration: 2 days including an assessment 1 day training for experienced arborists with aerial cutting Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 5 days including assessment 4 days training for those with no aerial cutting experience Safe Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform Duration: 3 days including an assessment 2 days training for those with no aerial cutting experience

This 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: 04 February 2026 (5 places) 13 May 2026 (11 places) 20 August 2026 (12 places) 12 November 2026 (12 places) Course Cost: £182.00 (+ £31.35 VAT) per person - no equipment required Venue: Gomshall, Surrey Please call or email for group and on-site bookings. 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

Land Skills Training and Assessments Ltd offers professional training for those looking to enter or advance in the tree work industry. Our courses provide practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and industry-recognised qualifications for a discounted price. Course Packages Land Skills Training and Assessments Ltd offers professional training for those looking to enter or advance in the tree work industry. Our courses provide practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and industry-recognised qualifications for a discounted price. Please click the links below to read more. Ground Based Chainsaw Package Step into Tree Surgery Aerial Based Package - Coming soon! 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 course 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. Sign up to our mail list to stay tuned!

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At Land Skills Training & Assessments, we take pride in delivering high-quality, accredited training across arboriculture, landscaping, and land-based sectors. Our testimonials reflect the real experiences of individuals and businesses who have benefited from our professional, hands-on approach. Read our client reviews to see why we’re a trusted training provider in Surrey and the South East. Client Reviews Debs Carter "Great course and instructor. Patient, took time to explain. Very thorough" Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher with Rob Wood: 20 & 21 November 2025 Chris Charman "Still picked up helpful tips after many years of chainsaw use". Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting CPD Refresher with Rob Wood: 2 September 2025 Jordan Bray "Well constructed course information and pace". Stumpgrinder with Rob Wood: 11 August 2025 Saul Kelf "Very friendly, informative, great communication and very knowledgeable". Powered Pole Pruner with Mark: 24 July 2025 Eduard Lika "I want to thank the team for the great training and well explained from the start to the finished, thank you very much and I hope to see you all in the future". Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm with Rob: 21 July 2025 Abbie Burrows "Excellent course, Rob is a fantastic instructor!! All teachings were clear and I felt as though I was in good hands. Shout out to Jo for her help too!" Brush-cutters and Trimmers with Rob: 18 July 2025 Frank Penson "Allen Fewtrell was an excellent instructor for the Ride-on Mower certificated training, which I undertook yesterday. He was very knowledgeable, an effective presenter & facilitator and empathetic with me & my colleagues, who were the small group of delegates. We learnt a great deal and are now much more skilled than before. The course admin was straightforward and efficient. So, a big thank you to Land Skills Training & Assessments all round". Ride on Mowers with Allen: 14 July 2025 Neil Philips "Allen was excellent at teaching the essentials of the ride on mower especially the safety features and procedures". Ride on Mowers with Allen: 14 July 2025 Marie Holland "Rob gave very clear instructions and went over everything twice to make sure we were all competent. Excellent teacher." Woodchippers with Rob: 27 June 2025 James Druce "Rob, brilliant as always!" Woodchippers with Rob: 20 June 2025 Richard Hackett Good instruction - thorough instructor and very good course, thanks." Woodchippers with Rob: 20 June 2025 Vaughn Mckenna "Brilliant training centre everybody there is friendly, fantastic trainer, extremely helpful, and even picked me up from station due to a unforeseen circumstance. More than happy." Handheld Hedge Trimmer with Mark: 10 June 2025 (Google Review) Bradley Gillies "Clear and easy to understand." Ride on Mowers with Allen: 29 May 2025 Emily Blaikie "Very enjoyable, would definitely recommend". Woodchippers with Rob: 25 April 2025 Nicholas Ward "Allen was engaging and friendly, making everything easy to understand. Great course knowledge and overall excellent training". Ride on Mowers with Allen: 23 April 2025 Thomas Deframe "Rob is a great instructor and very knowledgeable and helpful. He made the course easy and fun". Brushcutters & Trimmers with Rob: 16 & 17 April 2025 Luke Boxall "Fantastic course instructor, Rob conveyed the course clearly and it was easy to understand". Brushcutters & Trimmers with Rob: 26 & 27 March 2025 Christian Hodges "Fantastic course and really interesting - will look forward to the Professional Tree Inspection". 2 Day Tree Inspection with Guy: 19 & 20 March 2025 Bradley Gillies "Excellent course and assessor. It was easy to follow and absorb the knowledge, great format to take the theory to the practical aspect of the machine". Brushcutters & Trimmers with Rob: 06 & 07 March 2025 Lewis Carroll "Good teacher explained everything in good detail, it was easy to understand". Brushcutters & Trimmers with Rob: 06 & 07 March 2025 Dan Hussey "Great instructor very knowledgeable and concise". Safe Use of a MEWP with Joe: 10 March 2025 Graham Brown "Attended the Basic Tree Survey & Inspection course today, an enjoyable day that achieved what it said it would do - e.g. provide basic knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action. Thanks to Mark for a useful day that will help me as a small woodland owner". Basic Tree Inspection with Mark: 07 March 2025 Tim Smith "I feel that I have learnt a lot on this course, considering it was a long time ago when I passed my test". Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm C&G CPD Refresher with Joe: 5 & 6 March 2025 Jack Martin "Rob is a great instructor, great explanations and demonstrations, 10/10". Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting refresher course with Rob : 03 March 2025 Duncan Glide “Great course, instructor was very knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and thoroughly.” Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting course with Rob : 28 November 2024 Karl Irani "Must admit beforehand I was a tad concerned-being over 60 etc - as to whether I could achieve a pass & retain the information/education. The training was precise, enjoyable to learn & well devised. The general ambience of the company was great which helps significantly, especially starting out. Top marks to land skills & all the helpful staff!" Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting refresher course with Rob : 16 December 2024 (Google Review) Scott Woods “Landskills, a massive thank you for the course this week, its been fantastic! Rob the instructor has been brilliant, even though assessment day was today and nerves were sky high, Mark made everything feel at ease with his professionalism and just all round good energy. Thank you all involved at Landskills, see you again in the future. 5 stars!" Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting refresher course with Rob : 16 December 2024 Leave us a Review! Either log into your google account and leave us a review via the QR code or click the button below. Alternatively you can email us at office@landskills.co.uk or message us via our socials. Google Review Review Consent Notice All reviews are from individuals who have attended a Land Skills course. Reviews have either been submitted through our feedback form with signed consent or taken from our public Google Reviews. If you ever want to withdraw your review, please email us at office@landskills.co.uk.

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/email for course dates. We now offer this course as a combination course covering this unit and two other pesticide units in our Pesticide Various Combined course. Course cost: £314.33 (+ £62.87 VAT) per person Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-49) 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 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 - 30 March TBC (4 places) Course Cost £1150.50 (+ £230.10 VAT) per person Equipment required - contact us for hire Please call/email for group and onsite bookings. Venue: Brockham, Surrey View Course Details Equipment List Pre-requisites: None, however trainees must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety. This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives. Who is it for? This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries: Arboriculture Forestry Woodland industries Local authorities Conservation Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Tree climbing equipment Visual tree inspection Rope configurations Access techniques and work positioning principles Final anchor point and work positioning techniques Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes) Storing equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a Level 3 Lantra Award in Accessing a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue.

This course will refresh attendees on the skills and knowledge needed to complete LOLER inspections. It will ensure they are up to date with the current safety legislation. Refresher – Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment - LOLER (Lantra) Refresher – Thorough Inspection of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment - LOLER (Lantra) Duration: 1 day Course Dates: No courses currently scheduled. Please get in touch to register your interest. Course Cost : £397.50 (+ £75.20 VAT) per person Venue: Brockham, Surrey No equipment required. Pre-requisites: City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in the Thorough Examination Of Arboriculture Equipment. This course will refresh trainees with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled. The course is designed to be short, sharp and focussed and will provide refresher training for trainees already Lantra Awards trained and/or certificated for this activity. They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills ne eded for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course Objectives: Be aware of legislation pertaining to examination of arboriculture equipment Understand definition and status of a competent person Be aware of range of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment appropriate to working at height in arboriculture operations Understand the requirements for operator pre-use checks, inspection, record keeping, storage and transport of equipment Identify different categories of equipment and their appropriate examination intervals Recognise appropriate marking of equipment, to identify individual items Correctly identify levels of wear and damage in a range of arboriculture equipment Demonstrate an ability to record findings of the thorough examination using the appropriate forms safely. Certification: Learners completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance for a Thorough Examination of Arboriculture Lifting Equipment Refresher. Book now! View Course Details

This training course will give you all the knowledge and skill you need to operate a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)  and a chainsaw from a MEWP. This includes the set up and operation of a MEWP as using equipment from a MEWP can be very dangerous which is why it is important to make sure you have the proper training and skills needed to work safely and efficiently. Course Information Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Duration: 4 days including assessments (includes PPE) Course Details: Day 1-Day 2: Safe Use of a MEWP training with (integrated) City & Guilds assessment throughout. Day 3: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP training. Day 4: Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (independent) City & Guilds assessment. Dates: 09 - 11 March 2026 - Assessment 13 March 2026 (Full) Course Cost: £1742.00 (+ £348.40 VAT) per person Venue: Brockham, Surrey Please call/email for group bookings & dates. If you have your own site & MEWP please call/email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course. Pre-requisites: 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) Aerial Tree Cutting with a Chainsaw using Free-Fall Techniques is not a pre-requisite but is recommended for the four-day training. If you do not already hold this qualification, please consider the five-day training option, as all the necessary cuts will be covered during that course. 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 Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) and a chainsaw from a MEWP. This includes the set up and operation of a MEWP as using equipment from a MEWP can be very dangerous which is why it is important to make sure you have the proper training and skills needed to work safely and efficiently. 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. Certification: Candidates who successfully complete the integrated NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Safe Use of a MEWP and those who attend the training day will receive a Land Skills Certificate of Attendance. Candidates who also successfully complete the second NPTC City & Guilds assessment will receive a Certificate of Competence for Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP. 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