CS30/31 – Combined 5-day Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm – 041223

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th September 2023. Posted in Course availability

Mon 04 – Fri 08 Dec 2023 – Assess Sat 09 Dec 2023 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS30 (201) and 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.  After this you will be in the woods learning cross-cutting and various felling techniques.

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: Combined 5-day Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling up to 380mm course + Assess 
Start Date: Mon 04 Dec 2023
End Date: Fri 08 Dec 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:  Sat 09 Dec 2023
Course Total Price inc. VAT & NPTC Assess: £1000.00

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 111223

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th September 2023. Posted in Course availability

Mon 11 – Fri 15 Dec 2023 

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, branchwalking, rescues

Course Outline

Course Title: CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 111223
Start Date: Mon 11 Dec 2023
End Date: Fri 15 Dec 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date: Sat 16 Dec 2023
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 291123

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th September 2023. Posted in Course availability

Wed 29 Nov – Thurs 30 Nov  Assess: Fri 01 Dec 2023 

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 291123
Start Date:  Wed 29 Nov 2023
End Date: Thurs 30 Nov 2023.                                                                                                                                                                                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 1 Spaces
Assessment Date:  Fri 01 Dec 2023 
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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CS30/31 – Combined 5-day Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm – 271123

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th September 2023. Posted in Course availability

Mon 27 – Fri 01 Dec 2023 – Assess Sat 02 December 2023 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS30 (201) and 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.  After this you will be in the woods learning cross-cutting and various felling techniques.

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: Combined 5-day Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling up to 380mm course + Assess 
Start Date: Mon 27 November 2023
End Date: Fri 01 December 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining:   3 spaces
Assessment Date: Sat 01 December 2023 
Course Total Price inc. VAT & NPTC Assess: £1000.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 221123

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th September 2023. Posted in Course availability

Wed 22 Nov – Fri 24 Nov 2023 – Assess Sat 25 Nov 2023

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 311023
Start Date: Wed 22 Nov 2023
End Date: Fri 24 Nov 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  3
Assessment Date: Sat 25 Nov 2023
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £650.00

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Arboriculture Combination Course – NOV223

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 12th July 2023. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

NOV223 – Mon 13 November – Sat 09 December 2023

This comprehensive course covers everything needed to begin a new career as a tree surgeon and is held over 4-weeks. We have added the Lantra Basic Tree Inspection course to this combination 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 – NOV223
Start Date: Mon 13 November 2023 
End Date: Sat 09 December 2023 
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Course Total Price inc. NPTC assessments and VAT: £3300.00

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 161023

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 11th July 2023. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 16 Oct – Fri 20 Oct 2023 

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

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: CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 161023
Start Date: Mon 16 Oct 2023
End Date: Fri 20 Oct 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  ***LAST space***
Assessment Date: Tues 24 Oct 2023
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £900.00

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 281123

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 6th July 2023. Posted in Course availability

Tuesday 28 November 2023

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 281123
Start Date: Tues 28 Nov 2023
End Date: Tues 28 Nov 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 8
Places Remaining: 6
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 181023

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 13th June 2023. Posted in Course availability

Wed 18 Oct 2023

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 181023
Start Date: Wed 18 Oct 2023
End Date: Wed 18 Oct 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 8
Places Remaining: 8
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 311023

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 13th June 2023. Posted in Course availability

Tues 31 Oct – Thurs 02 Nov 2023 – Assess Fri 03 Nov 2023

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 311023
Start Date: Tues 31 Oct 2023
End Date: Thurs 02 Nov 2023
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  4
Assessment Date: Fri 03 Nov 2023
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £650.00

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