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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 220925

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

Mon 22 Sept – Fri 26 Sept 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 220925
Start Date: Mon 22 September 2025
End Date: Fri 26 September 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 spaces 
Assessment Date: Mon 29 September 2025 
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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    CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 061025

    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

    Mon 06 Oct – Fri 10 Oct 2025 Assess Sat 11 Oct OR Mon 13 Oct 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 – 061025
    Start Date: Mon 06 Oct 2025
    End Date: Fri 10 Oct 2025
    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining: 4 Spaces 
    Assessment Date:  Sat 11 Oct OR Mon 13 Oct 2025 TBC
    Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £1000.00

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      2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 030925

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

      Wednesday 03 Sept – Thursday 04 Sept Aug 2025,  Assess: Friday 05 Sept 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 030925
      Start Date:  Wednesday 03 Sept 2025
      End Date: Thursday 04 Sept 2025

      Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: ***LAST SPACE ****
      Assessment Date:  Friday 05 Sept 2025  
      Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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        Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 141025

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

        Tuesday 14 October 2025

        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.

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        Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 141025
        Start Date: Tues 14 Oct 2025
        End Date: Tues 14 Oct 2025
        Location: Kingswood Training Centre
        Places: 10
        Places Remaining: 10 spaces
        Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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          CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 08 Sept 25

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

          Mon 08 Sept – Thurs 11 Sept  Assessment Fri 12 Sept 2025 

          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: 4-day Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + NPTC Assess – 080925
          Start Date: Mon 08 Sept 2025
          End Date: Thurs 11 Sept 2025
          Location: Kingswood Training Centre
          Places: 4
          Places Remaining: 1 Space 
          Assessment Date:  Fri 12 Sept 2025 TBC
          Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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            CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 240925

            Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

            Wed 24 Sept – Fri 26 Sept 2025 – Assess Sat 27 Sept 2025 

            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 240925
            Start Date: Wed 24 Sept 2025
            End Date: Fri 26 Sept 2025
            Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining:  ***LAST SPACE*** 
            Assessment Date: Sat 27 Sept 2025 
            Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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              CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 061025

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

              Mon 06 Oct – Fri 10 Oct 2025  Assessment: Saturday 11 October 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 061025
              Start Date: Mon 06 October 2025
              End Date: Fri 10 October 2025
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining: 3 Spaces 
              Assessment Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
              Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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                2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 151025

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

                Wednesday 15 October – Thursday 16 October 2025,  Assess: Fri 17 October 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 151025
                Start Date:  Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
                End Date: Thursday 16 Oct 2025

                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: 3 spaces
                Assessment Date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025   TBC
                Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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                  CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 100925

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

                  Wed 10 Sept – Fri 12 Sept 2025 – Assess Mon 15 Sept 2025 

                  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 100625
                  Start Date: Wed 10 Sept 2025
                  End Date: Fri 12 Sept 2025
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining: 1 space
                  Assessment Date: Mon 15 Sept 2025
                  Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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                    CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 031125

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

                    Mon 03 Nov – Fri 07 Nov 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 031125
                    Start Date: Mon 03 Nov 2025
                    End Date: Fri 07 Nov 2025
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 4 Spaces
                    Assessment Date: Sat 08 Nov 2025 TBC
                    Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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