CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 261026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 9th September 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 26 – Fri 30 October 2026 – Assess: Tues 03 November 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 26 October 2026
End Date: Fri 30 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  Tues 03 November 2026 

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 081026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 9th September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Thurs 08 – Fri 09 October, Assess – Sat  October 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 081026
Start Date:  Thurs 08 October 2026 
End Date: Fri 09 October 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   TBC** Sat 10 October OR Mon 12 October 2026  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 021126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 02 – Fri 06 November 2026, Assessment date: TBC: Sat 07 Nov or Mon 09 Nov 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 02 November 2026
End Date: Fri 06 November 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 places
Assessment Date: TBC** Sat 07 November or Mon 09 November 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 301026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd September 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Machinery

Friday 30 October 2026

Wood chipper NPTC ITA Course – NPTC unit 20-61

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 301026
Course Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £295.00

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 040127

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 04 – Tues 05  January 2027, Assess – Wed 06 January 2027

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 040127
Start Date:  Mon 04 January 2027 
End Date: Tues 05 January 2027

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   Wed 06 January 2027  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 241126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Tues 24 – Wed 25 November, Assess – Thurs 26 November 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 231126
Start Date:  Tues 23 November 2026 
End Date: Wed 24 November 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   Thurs 25 November 2026  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 121026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd July 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 12 – Fri 16 October 2026 – Assess **TBC: Sat 17 October 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 121026
Start Date: Mon 12 October 2026
End Date: Fri 16 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  TBC** Sat 17 October 2026 

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Arboriculture Combination Course – NOV226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd July 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses, Machinery

NOV226 – Mon 16 November – Sat 12 December 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 – NOV226
Start Date: Mon 16 November 2026 
End Date: Sat 12 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: ***last place **

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 111226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd July 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Friday 11 December 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 111226
Course Date: Fri 11 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  10 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 231126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd July 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Monday 23 November 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 231126
Course Date: Mon 23 November  2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  5 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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