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Lantra Refresher Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm

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

Thursday 22 January 2026

Update the full range of your chainsaw skills with our dedicated refresher course. This course is for those who are already operating in industry and need to complete refresher training as set out in the Chainsaws at Work INDG317 document.

This course is Processing and felling up to 380mm +F Lantra refresher and is designed for the forestry industry.  Which meets the requirements of the Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA).

By the end of the course, you’ll have worked through:

  • Safety, health and welfare
  • Biosecurity
  • Felling & processing trees up to 380mm

You’ll receive a Lantra Certificate of Competence upon completion of the course.

Course Outline

Course Title: Lantra Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher – CS31R 220126
Start Date: Thurs 22 January 2026
End Date: Thurs 22 January 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre, Weald, Sevenoaks
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3
Course Total Price inc VAT: £295.00 

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    Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 310326

    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

    Tuesday 31 March 2026

    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 310326
    Start Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
    End Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining:  2 spaces
    Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £270.00

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      CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 310326

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

      Tuesday 31 Mar – Wednesday 01 Apr 2026,  Assess: Thursday 02 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 310326
      Start Date:  Tuesday 31 March 2026 
      End Date: Wednesday 01 April 2026

      Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: 4 spaces
      Assessment Date:  Thursday 02 April 2026  
      Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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        CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 240226

        Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

        Tuesday 24 Feb – Wednesday 25 Feb 2026,  Assess: Thurs 26 Feb 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 240226
        Start Date:  Tuesday 24 February 2026 
        End Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026

        Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
        Places: 4
        Places Remaining: 4 spaces
        Assessment Date:  Thursday 26 February 2026  
        Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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          Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 020326

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

          Monday 02 March 2026

          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 020326
          Start Date: Monday 02 March 2026
          End Date: Monday 02 March 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 – 290126

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

            Thursday 29 Jan – Friday 30 Jan 2026,  Assess: Tues 03 Feb 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 290126
            Start Date:  Thursday 29 January 2026 
            End Date: Friday 30 January 2026

            Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining: 4 spaces
            Assessment Date:  Tuesday 03 February 2026  
            Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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              CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 090226

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

              Mon 09 Feb – Fri 13 Feb 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 090226
              Start Date: Mon 09 February 2026
              End Date: Fri 13 February 2026
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining: 2 spaces 
              Assessment Date: Tues 17 February 2026 

              Cost Training : £750.00 per candidate including VAT.
              Cost assessment: £180.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration.
              COURSE TOTAL:  £930.00

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                CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 110226

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

                Wednesday 11 Feb – Thursday 12 Feb 2026,  Assess: Friday 13 Feb 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 110226
                Start Date:  Wednesday 11 February 2026 
                End Date: Thursday 12 February 2026

                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: 3 Spaces
                Assessment Date:  Saturday 14 Feb 2026  
                Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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                  Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 020226

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

                  Monday 02 February 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 – 020226 
                  Start Date:  02 February 2026
                  End Date:  02 February 2026
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Weald Village, Sevenoaks
                  Places: 10
                  Places Remaining: ****LAST SPACE****
                  Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00

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                    CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 230326

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

                    Mon 23 March – Fri 27 March 2026 Assess Sat 28 March and or Mon 30 March 2026 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 – 230326
                    Start Date: Mon 23 Mar 2026
                    End Date: Fri 27 Mar 2026
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 3 spaces
                    Assessment Date:  Sat 28 Mar and or Mon 30 Mar 2026. TBC
                    Course Price inc. VAT: £700.00 + NPTC Assessment £360

                    Total Cost £1060

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