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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 Stump Grinders City & Guilds IA Duration: 1 day with integrated assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability Please call or email for on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None 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 the Safe Use of Stump Grinders.

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: 22 May 2026 (3 places) 20 August 2026 (11 places) 12 November 2026 (12 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 training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride on , or pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification.​ ​ Course Information Mowers – Ride-on and/or Pedestrian or Remote Control Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Options: Ride-on Mowers (1 day) Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Ride-on & Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Remote Control Mowers ( 1 day) Please let us know your preferred option when you enquire. Venue: We can arrange this on-site training for groups of up to 4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/machinery. Please provide details of the site and mower you will be using in your enquiry. Please contact us to discuss course options; site and machinery suitability and quotes. Please note we do not provide hire for equipment and PPE for this course. Book now! Pre-requisites: None There is a wide range of ride-on, pedestrian and remote control mowers in use today and if they are used correctly and maintained properly then they should pose very little risk to you or to anyone who is near to the machine. Sometimes accidents can happen, normally for very simple reasons, which is why training is always important. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this training course will provide you with an insight into safety awareness and risk assessment in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Who is it for? This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride-on, pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. Course sessions: Ride-on Mowers Legislation General safety code Risk assessment Hydrostatic drive Cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-use checks, starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Safety with fuel Driving on public road Pedestrian Mowers Legislation General safety Risk assessment Types of cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-start checks Starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Remote Control Mower Legislation Radio-control systems General safety and risk assessment Safe methods of operation Hydrostatic drive Wheels, tyres, and tracks Turning and manoeuvring Cutting mechanisms Transportation Certification: Please note that the integrated assessment for this course comprises practical maintenance and a multiple-choice paper. Learners who successfully complete the integrated assessment within this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Mowers (for your chosen Mower option). Alternatively we can offer a City and Guilds integrated assessment on which you will receive a Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (for your chosen Mower option).

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This course is ideal for operators who are required to operate and maintain powered pole pruners and those looking to obtain a regulated qualification as it culminates in an assessment for the Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner. Course Information Using a Powered Pole Pruner – City & Guilds Duration: 2 days including assessment Course Dates: 14 & 15 May 2026 (FULL) Please call or email for group & on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None This course is ideal for operators who are required to operate and maintain powered pole pruners and those looking to obtain a regulated qualification as it culminates in an assessment for the Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner. The course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a powered pole pruner but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This course is suitable for you if you work in one of the following industries: Forestry Arboriculture Agriculture Horticulture Woodland Local Authorities Conservation Construction Land-based industries Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Safety features of a powered pole pruner Maintaining the powered pole pruner chain Maintaining the guide bar Engine maintenance Starting the pruning saw and pre-cut checks Clear and tidy working area and pruning saw checks Certification: On successful completion of this course and assessment learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Powered Pole Pruners.

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: 07 & 08 April 2026 (4 places) Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required - contact for us hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03) and Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification 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. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: 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 candidate's City & Guilds Account for Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher. Book now! Equipment List

This course is ideal for domestic or occasional users who wish to learn the essential operation and maintenance of a chainsaw, for example you may have an area of Woodland at home that you want to manage. Course Information Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting ITA – Domestic / Occasional Users Duration: 2 days including integrated assessment Course Dates: 11 - 12 May 2026 (4 places) Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and equipment hire included in the course cost Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: This training is suitable for occasional / domestic users only. This course is not suitable if you are using a chainsaw regularly in a professional capacity. If you are going to use the chainsaw in a commercial capacity (i.e. work) and not on your own private land, it is a legal requirement that you hold the full qualification for this course to satisfy the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A domestic course, only providing the Lantra training certificate, would not be suitable if you wish to proceed to Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm. This course will provide you with the appropriate techniques & 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 is ideal for domestic or occasional users who wish to learn the essential operation and maintenance of a chainsaw, for example you may have an area of Woodland at home that you want to manage. Course sessions: HSE Legislation & Safety guidelines Overview of the Chainsaw & Maintenance Equipment Learn about the terms Tension & Compression Maintenance of the Chainsaw Starting the Chainsaw & Pre-cutting tests Cross-cutting Timber accurately to required lengths Certification: Once you have successfully carried out this course you will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. If you are planning on using the Chainsaw regularly in your workplace, or want to progress onto further training such as Tree Felling we would recommend our 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting course with City & Guilds Assessment. Book now! View Course Details

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Hand Held Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the hand held applicator. Course Information Pesticides – Handheld Applicators (replaces PA6) Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: 12 -13 May 2026 with assessment 18 & 20 May (1 place) 11 - 12 August 2026 with assessment 13 & 14 August (6 places) 10 - 11 November 2026 with assessment 12 & 13 November (6 places) Course cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) or Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides prior to attending this course. Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential. This course in Handheld Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the handheld applicator. Who is it for? If you are involved in the application of pesticides with handheld hydraulic nozzle applicators, then this training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and allow you to add to your continuous development. Before attending this course you will have already attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course. Course sessions: Basics of spray application Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment The working principles of a knapsack Preparation of the applicator for work Nozzles Calibrating a knapsack Mixing, filling and site work Calibration – concentration method Decontamination, tank washing and storage Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment. Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

This two day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. B rushcutters & Trimmers Refresher Brushcutters & Trimmers Lantra Refresher Duration: 1 day Course Dates: 04 September 2026 (4 places) Please call or email for on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs Equipment required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold either a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training or City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Brushcutters & Trimmers prior to attending this refresher training. This Lantra Brushcutters/Trimmers assessed refresher course has experienced instructors who will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Who is it for: This one day experienced operator training/refresher course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a Brushcutter/Trimmer. This course is for people who have experience operating Brushcutters/Trimmers and is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme. The course is designed to be short, sharp and focused and will provide refresher training for trainees already Lantra Awards trained and/or certificated for this activity. It is not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will it offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely. Course sessions: Safety and risk assessment HSE legislation Protective clothing Components and maintenance Practical maintenance Fuelling and starting Testing the safety features Checking balance of the brushcutter/trimmer Safe operation Certification: Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Brushcutters / Trimmers Refresher. Book now! View Course Details Equipment List

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 Brockham, Surrey offering training and assessment for the land-based sector. We are also an approved provider for the Forestry Training Fund and ELCAS. 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 760mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident but safe when felling. Course Information Felling and Processing Trees over 760mm Duration: 3 days including assessment Course Dates: No courses currently scheduled. Please get in touch to register your interest. 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 Register your interest! Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03), Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) and Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm (0039-33 / 0021-01) or equivalent Lantra Awards qualification prior to attending this course. This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 760mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident but safe when felling. 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 Crown breakdown Certification: On successful completion of the assessment, learners will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Large Trees over 760mm.

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. We can offer training for either Boom Sprayer – Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser depending on your make/model of machine. Course Information Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers (PA2) Duration: 2-3 days including assessment Venue: We can arrange this on-site training/assessment for groups of 3-4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/ machinery. Course Cost: Please contact us for a quote Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1 / 0216-73) prior to attending this course 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, therefore making training essential. Who is it for? 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. We can offer training for either Boom Sprayer – Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser depending on your make/model of machine. Course sessions: Introduction to how Vehicle Mounted Spraying Equipment works Preparation, Calibration & Safe Use of Spraying Machine Choosing the correct Nozzle for application Servicing the Machine Cleaning & Decontaminating Equipment Certification: This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Boom Sprayers. There are various units that fall under this qualification, please let us know which of the following assessment units you require (depending on your machine) – 233 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or Rotary Atomiser Horizontal Boom Sprayers 234 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Air/Fluid Nozzle Horizontal Boom Sprayers 235 Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Downward Air Assisted Horizontal Boom Sprayers 236 Operating Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicators 237 Operating Vehicle Mounted Kerb Sprayers Fitted with Hydraulic Nozzles / Rotary Atomiser 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. Course Information Combined Safe Use and Safe use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP Book now! Duration: 4 days including assessments Course Details: Day 1 & 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 Course Dates: Please call or email us for future course dates Please call or email for group bookings If you have your own site & MEWP please call or email us and we can discuss providing an on-site course Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE and equipment hire included in the course cost Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold - Certificate of Competence for use of a MEWP (IPAF/NPTC/LANTRA). You must hold a current certificate of competence to operate the type of MEWP that will be used during the course. Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (0039-20 / 0020-03) Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0039-21 / 0020-04) Aerial Tree Cutting with a Chainsaw using Free-Fall Techniques is not a pre-requisite but is recommended for the three-day training. If you do not already hold this qualification, please consider the four-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 Elevating 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.

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.

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!

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!