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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 060127

Wednesday 06 January 2027 

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 060127
Course Date: Wednesday 06 January 2027 
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  10 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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    CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 091226

    Wed 09 – Thurs 10 December, Assess – Fri 11 December 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 091226
    Start Date:  Wednesday 09 December 2026 
    End Date:  Thursday 10 December 2026

    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining: 4
    Assessment Date:   Friday 11 December 2026  
    Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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      CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 151226

      Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 December 2026 – Assess Fri 18 December 2026

      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 151226
      Start Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026
      End Date: Thursday 17 December 2026
      Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: *4 spaces *
      Assessment Date: Friday 18 December 2026

      COURSE TOTAL:  £730.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration

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        CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 111126

        Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 November 2026 – Assess Sat 14 November 2026

        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 111126
        Start Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
        End Date: Friday 13 November 2026
        Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
        Places: 4
        Places Remaining: *4 spaces *
        Assessment Date: Saturday 14 November 2026

        COURSE TOTAL:  £730.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration

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          Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 091126

          Monday 09 November 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 – 091126 
          Course Date: Mon 09 November 2026 
          Places: 10
          Places Remaining: **6 spaces**

          Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
          Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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            Arboriculture Combination Course – FEB127

            FEB127 – Mon 01 Feb – Sat 27 Feb 2027 

            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 – FEB127
            Start Date: Mon 01 February 2027 
            End Date: Sat 27 February 2027 
            Location: Kingswood Training Centre
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining: *4 places left *

            COURSE TOTAL:  £3500.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC Assessments

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              CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 141226

              Mon 14 – Fri 18 December 2026 – Assess: **TBC: Sat 19 December 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 14 December 2026
              End Date: Fri 18 December 2026
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
              Assessment Date: : **TBC: Sat 19 December 2026 OR Mon 21 December 2027

              COURSE TOTAL:  £930.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration

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                CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 141226

                Mon 14 Dec – Fri 18 Dec 2026,

                Assessment date: **TBC: Sat 19 Dec or TBC: Mon 21 Dec 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 14 December 2026
                End Date: Fri 18 December 2026
                Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: 4 places
                Assessment Date: ** Sat 19 Dec or TBC Mon 21 Dec 2026
                Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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                  CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 071226

                  Mon 07 Dec – Fri 11 Dec 2026,

                  Assessment date: **TBC: Sat 12 Dec or TBC: Mon 14 Dec 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 07 December 2026
                  End Date: Fri 11 December 2026
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining: 4 places
                  Assessment Date: ** Sat 12 Dec or TBC Mon 14 Dec 2026
                  Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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                    CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 301126

                    Mon 30 Nov – Fri 04 December 2026 – Assess: Sat 05 December 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 30 November 2026
                    End Date: Fri 04 December 2026
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
                    Assessment Date: : Sat 05 December 2026 

                    COURSE TOTAL:  £930.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration

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