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Step into Tree Surgery

Land Skills '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.

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We have this programme scheduled from 29 May to 29 June 2026, please see below for details.

What will be included in this course programme?

Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting Course

Training date: 13 & 14 January 2026 (Full)

Assessment date: 15 January 2026​

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Training date: 09 & 10 June 2026 (4 places)

Assessment date: 11 June 2026 - TBC

Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Training: 19 - 22 January 2026 (Full)

Assessment: 23 January 2026

 

Training: 15 - 18 June 2026 (4 places)

Assessment: 19 June 2026

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Basic Tree Inspection Course

Training: 16 January 2026 (6 places)

Training: 29 May 2026 (14 places)

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Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue
Woodchipper Course

Training: 02 January 2026 (Full)

Training: 29 June 2026 (4 places)

Access a Tree Using Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Course

Training: 05 - 09 January 2026 (Full)

Assessment: 12 January 2026

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Training: 01 - 05 June 2026 (4 places)

Assessment: 08 June 2026

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

Training: 26 - 28 January 2026 (Full)

Assessment: 29 January 2026

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Training: 23 - 25 June 2026 (4 places)

Assessment: 26 June 2026

Training Programme Cost for 4 weeks training & assessments: £4077.83 + £786.47 VAT = £4864.30 (includes 1 x retake, all equipment hire & PPE).

What to expect from the training: –

Practical Skills Focus: Emphasis on hands-on training to develop your abilities in tree surgery and maintenance.
Experienced Instructors: Learn from skilled professionals with years of industry experience.
Solid Foundation: Gain the knowledge and confidence to start working in the field of arboriculture.
Equipment & PPE: all equipment and PPE provided throughout the training
Assessments: 1 free retake if required to help and support you through your journey
Recap Options: If you are unsuccessful in the Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue assessment, we offer the option of using the Aerial Tree Cutting training days to recap and improve your climbing skills.
Who is it for: This course is perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in tree surgery skills or for those who need the accredited qualifications.


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