2-day NPTC Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers – 110526

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Machinery

Mon 11 – Tues 12 May 2026

001421 – City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers – for beginners 

Qualification Overview: This covers the use of Brush-cutters or Trimmers, including pre-use checks and maintenance, the identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine to cut or trim within the capacity of the machine.

Training and NPTC Assessment are covered over 2-days

To book one of our courses, please complete the online enquiry form below. Once we have received this form, we can confirm your place and begin the booking process.

Please call the office if you require further information – 01732 811 162

Course Outline

Course Title: NPTC Safe Use of  Brush-cutters and Trimmers  – BRU110526
Start Date: Monday 11 May 2026
End Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces 
Assessment Date: NPTC ITA 
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £395.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 050526

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Tues 05 – Thurs 07 May 2026 – Assess Fri 08 May 2026

Our 3-day training course, plus 1-day NPTC Assessment, covers specialist cutting techniques for using saws up trees. CS39 – NPTC Unit 204 – is accepted by the HSE as evidence of suitable training and competence for a professional arborist who operates chainsaws and performs aerial tree-work operations.

Prerequisites:

NPTC Units: 201:Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)

NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)

NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)

This course is for people who work as Tree surgeons, Arborists. The course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed for City & Guilds (NPTC) regulated qualification (QCF). The course lasts 3 consecutive days followed by a 1-day independent City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Candidates are taught in both a workshop and a local woodland environment.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – CS39 050526
Start Date: Tues 05 May 2026
End Date: Thurs 07 May 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *3 spaces*
Assessment Date: Fri 08 May 2026

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 280426

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Tue 28 Apr – Wed 29 Apr 2026,  Assess: **TBC: Thurs 30 April 2026 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 280426
Start Date:  Tues 28 April 2026 
End Date: Wed 29 April 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  2 spaces
Assessment Date:  **TBC: Thurs 30 April 2026  
Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 300626

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Our basic one-day Lantra Basic Tree Inspection Course provides learners 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.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI – 300626 
Course Date: Tues 30 June 2026 
Places: 10
Places Remaining: 6 spaces

Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 020626

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Our basic one-day Lantra Basic Tree Inspection Course provides learners 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.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI – 020626 
Course Date: Tues 02 June 2026 
Places: 10
Places Remaining: 6 spaces

Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 010726

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Wednesday 01 July 2026

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is the minimum that anyone in a working environment should achieve.

Changes to Forestry Commission policy recommends those who work in the forestry industry should attend first aid training that covers additional topics relevant to the risk associated with their work.

We are offering a combined EFAW+F course which covers all of the standard syllabus in EFAW and the additional areas recommended by the Forestry Commission for +F.

Please see the links below for further information about these courses.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

EFAW

EFAW+F

Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 010726
Course Date: Wed 01 July 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  8 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 030626

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Wednesday 03 June 2026

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is the minimum that anyone in a working environment should achieve.

Changes to Forestry Commission policy recommends those who work in the forestry industry should attend first aid training that covers additional topics relevant to the risk associated with their work.

We are offering a combined EFAW+F course which covers all of the standard syllabus in EFAW and the additional areas recommended by the Forestry Commission for +F.

Please see the links below for further information about these courses.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

EFAW

EFAW+F

Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 030626
Course Date: Wed 03 June 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  8 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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Arboriculture Combination Course – JUL126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery

JUL126 – Mon 29 June – Sat 25 July 2026

This comprehensive course covers everything needed to begin a new career as a tree surgeon and is held over 4-weeks.  Please see the course outline link below for further details of this course.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place. The balance of the course is due 2 weeks prior to the course start date. Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Arboriculture Combination Course – JUL126
Start Date: Mon 29 June 2026 
End Date: Sat 25 July 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces* 

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Arboriculture Combination Course – JUN126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery

JUN126 – Mon 01 June – Sat 27 June 2026

This comprehensive course covers everything needed to begin a new career as a tree surgeon and is held over 4-weeks.  Please see the course outline link below for further details of this course.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place. The balance of the course is due 2 weeks prior to the course start date. Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Arboriculture Combination Course – JUN126
Start Date: Mon 01 June 2026 
End Date: Sat 27 June 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces* 

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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 050526

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

Tuesday 05 May 2026

Our basic one-day Lantra Basic Tree Inspection Course provides learners 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.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI – 050526 
Course Date: Tues 05 May 2026 
Places: 10
Places Remaining: 6 spaces

Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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