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Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 100925

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Wood chipper NPTC ITA Course – NPTC unit 20-57

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

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Course Title: Use of Woodchipper NPTC ITA – WDC 100925
Start Date: Wednesday 10 Sept 2025
End Date: Wednesday 10 Sept 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  4 spaces
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £270.00

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    CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 271025

    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

    Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 Assess Mon 01 Nov 2025 TBC

    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 – 271025
    Start Date: Mon 27 Oct 2025
    End Date: Fri 31 Oct 2025
    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining: 3 Spaces
    Assessment Date:  Mon 01 Nov 2025 TBC
    Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £1000.00

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      CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 011225

      Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Blog, Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

      Mon 01 Dec – Fri 05 Dec 2025 Assess Sat 06 /Mon 08 Dec 2025 TBC

      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 – 011225
      Start Date: Mon 01 Dec 2025
      End Date: Fri 05 Dec 2025
      Location: Kingswood Training Centre
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: 4 Spaces
      Assessment Date:  Sat 06/Mon 08 Dec 2025 TBC
      Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £1000.00

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        Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 160625

        Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Machinery

        Monday 16 June 2025

        Wood chipper NPTC ITA Course – NPTC unit 20-57

        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: Use of Woodchipper NPTC ITA – WDC 160625
        Start Date: Monday 16 June 2025
        End Date: Monday 16 June 2025
        Location: Kingswood Training Centre
        Places: 4
        Places Remaining: 4 spaces
        Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £270.00

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          Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 160625

          Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Machinery

          Monday 16 June 2025

          Wood chipper NPTC ITA Course – NPTC unit 20-57

          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: Use of Woodchipper NPTC ITA – WDC 160625
          Start Date: Monday 16 June 2025
          End Date: Monday 16 June 2025
          Location: Kingswood Training Centre
          Places: 4
          Places Remaining: 4 spaces
          Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £270.00

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            2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 250625

            Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Content

            Wednesday 25 June  – Thursday 26 June 2025,  Assess: Fri 27 June 2025 

            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 250625
            Start Date:  Wednesday 25 June 2025
            End Date: Thursday 26 June  2025

            Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining: 4 Spaces
            Assessment Date:  Friday 27 June 2025 
            Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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              CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 150925

              Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability, Machinery

              Mon 15 Sept – Fri 19 Sept 2025 Assess Sat 20 Sept 2025 TBC

              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 – 150925
              Start Date: Mon 14 Sept 2025
              End Date: Fri 18 Sept 2025
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining: 3 spaces
              Assessment Date:  Sat 22  Sept 2025 TBC
              Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £1000.00

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                CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 151025

                Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Course availability

                Wed 15 Oct – Fri 17 Oct 2025 – Assess Sat 18 Oct 2025 TBC

                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 151025
                Start Date: Wed 15 Oct 2025
                End Date: Fri 17 Oct 2025
                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining:  1 space
                Assessment Date: Sat 18 Oct 2025 
                Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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                  2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 250925

                  Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Course availability

                  Thursday 25 Sept – Friday 26 Sept 2025,  Assess: Saturday 27 Sept 2025 TBC

                  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 250925
                  Start Date:   Thursday 25 September 2025
                  End Date: Friday 26 Septembert 2025

                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining: 4 spaces
                  Assessment Date:  Saturday 27 September 2025  TBC
                  Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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                    CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 290925

                    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

                    Mon 29 Sept – Fri 03 Oct 2025 

                    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 290925
                    Start Date: Mon 29 Sept 2025
                    End Date: Fri 03 Oct 2025
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 4 spaces
                    Assessment Date:  Sat 04 Oct 2025 
                    Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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