2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 280722

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 1st July 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Wed 28 – Thurs 29 August 2022 

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 Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 280722
Start Date:  Thurs 28 July 2022
End Date: Fri 29 July 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Optional Assessment Fee: £145.00
Assessment Date: Sat 30 July 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £305.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £450.00

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CS38 Ecologist Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 180722

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 22nd June 2022. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 18 – Fri 22  July 2022 

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 180722
Start Date: 18 July 2022
End Date: 22 July 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: ***LAST PLACE***
Optional Assessment Fee: £130.00
Assessment Date: Sat 23 July 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £670.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £800.00

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CS41 Aerial Tree Rigging – CS41 190922

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 15th June 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 19 – Wed 21 Sep 2022

This Aerial Tree Rigging course (formerly CS41) is run over 3 days and is for experienced arborists, this course prepares the candidate for the NPTC assessment (003932). Candidates are expected to remove 3 branches, climb a pole on spikes and remove several sections – some thrown, some pushed off on a hinge, and some roped down.

Please see the Course Outline link below for further information about this course: 

Course Outline

Course Title: CS41 Aerial Tree Rigging – CS41 190922
Start Date: Mon 19 Sep 2022
End Date: Wed 21 Sep 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Optional Assessment Fee: £170.00
Assessment Date:  Mon 26 Sep 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £445.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £615.00

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Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers – 220722

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 20th May 2022. Posted in Course availability

Friday 22 July 2022 

001421 – City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers

Qualification Overview: This covers the use of Brush-cutters or Trimmers, covering pre-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut or trim to the capacity of the machine.

Course Outline

Course Title: NPTC Safe Use of  Brush-cutters and Trimmers  – BRU220722
Start Date: Friday 22 July 2022 
End Date: Friday 22 July 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Assessment Date: NPTC – 22 July 2022
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £225.00

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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 150822

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Course availability, Machinery

Tuesday 16 August 2022

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 Outline

Course Title: Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI – 160822
Start Date: Tuesday 16 Aug 2022
End Date: Tuesday 16 Aug 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 6
Places Remaining: 1
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £175.00

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 220822

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 22 – Fri 26 Aug 2022 

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 220822
Start Date: Mon 22 Aug 2022
End Date: Fri 26 Aug 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Optional Assessment Fee: £130.00
Assessment Date: Sat 27 Aug 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £670.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £800.00

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Combined 5-day Chainsaw & Felling course – CS30/31 220822

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 22 – Fri 26 August 2022

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.

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 Outline

Course Title: Combined 5-day Chainsaw & Felling course – CS30/31 220822
Start Date: Mon 22 August 2022
End Date: Fri 26 August  2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Optional Assessment Fee: £260.00
Assessment Date:  Sat 27th Aug and Tues 30 August 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £735.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £995.00

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Combined 5-day Chainsaw & Felling course – CS30/31 150822

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 15 – Fri 19 August 2022

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.

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 Outline

Course Title: Combined 5-day Chainsaw & Felling course – CS30/31 150822
Start Date: Mon 15 August 2022
End Date: Fri 19 August  2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Optional Assessment Fee: £260.00
Assessment Date:  Sat 20 August2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £735.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £995.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 240722

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wed 24 Aug – Fri 26 Aug 2022

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 240822
Start Date: Wed 24 Aug 2022
End Date: Fri  26 Aug 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  2
Optional Assessment Fee: £115.00
Assessment Date: **TBC** Tues 30 Aug 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £500.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £615.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 130722

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 30th March 2022. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wed 13 – Fri 15 July 2022

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 130722
Start Date: Wed 13 July 2022
End Date: Fri 15 July 2022
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  **LAST PLACE**
Optional Assessment Fee: £115.00
Assessment Date: Sat 16 July 2022
Course Price inc. VAT: £500.00
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £615.00

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