Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 060127

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Wednesday 06 January 2027 

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 060127
Course Date: Wednesday 06 January 2027 
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  10 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 091226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Wed 09 – Thurs 10 December, Assess – Fri 11 December 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 091226
Start Date:  Wednesday 09 December 2026 
End Date:  Thursday 10 December 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   Friday 11 December 2026  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 151226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 December 2026 – Assess Fri 18 December 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 151226
Start Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026
End Date: Thursday 17 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces *
Assessment Date: Friday 18 December 2026

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 111126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 November 2026 – Assess Sat 14 November 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 111126
Start Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
End Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces *
Assessment Date: Saturday 14 November 2026

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 281026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 October 2026 – Assess Sat 31 October 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 281026
Start Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
End Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: **LAST space *
Assessment Date: Saturday 31 October 2026

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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 091126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

Monday 09 November 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 – 091126 
Course Date: Mon 09 November 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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Arboriculture Combination Course – FEB127

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 6th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses, Machinery

FEB127 – Mon 01 Feb – Sat 27 Feb 2027 

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 – FEB127
Start Date: Mon 01 February 2027 
End Date: Sat 27 February 2027 
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 places left *

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 141226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th October 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 14 – Fri 18 December 2026 – Assess: **TBC: Sat 19 December 2026

This popular CS38 5-day Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units 203.

Theoretical subjects include equipment selection and inspection, the law relating to tree climbing, tree safety inspections, knots, rescues and first aid. The practical aspects of climber training include basic climbing techniques, choice of anchor points, moving around the canopy, branch walking, rescues

Course Outline

Course Title: CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 261026
Start Date: Mon 14 December 2026
End Date: Fri 18 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date: : **TBC: Sat 19 December 2026 OR Mon 21 December 2027

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 141226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 14 Dec – Fri 18 Dec 2026,

Assessment date: **TBC: Sat 19 Dec or TBC: Mon 21 Dec 2026

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS31 (202) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.

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: 5-day Chainsaw maintenance, Cross-cutting and Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + 1-day NPTC Assess 
Start Date: Mon 14 December 2026
End Date: Fri 18 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 places
Assessment Date: ** Sat 19 Dec or TBC Mon 21 Dec 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 071226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th October 2026. Posted in Course availability

Mon 07 Dec – Fri 11 Dec 2026,

Assessment date: **TBC: Sat 12 Dec or TBC: Mon 14 Dec 2026

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS31 (202) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.

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: 5-day Chainsaw maintenance, Cross-cutting and Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + 1-day NPTC Assess 
Start Date: Mon 07 December 2026
End Date: Fri 11 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 places
Assessment Date: ** Sat 12 Dec or TBC Mon 14 Dec 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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