CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 081026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 9th September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Thurs 08 – Fri 09 October, Assess – Sat  October 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 081026
Start Date:  Thurs 08 October 2026 
End Date: Fri 09 October 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   TBC** Sat 10 October OR Mon 12 October 2026  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 021126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 02 – Fri 06 November 2026, Assessment date: TBC: Sat 07 Nov or Mon 09 Nov 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 02 November 2026
End Date: Fri 06 November 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 places
Assessment Date: TBC** Sat 07 November or Mon 09 November 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 040127

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 04 – Tues 05  January 2027, Assess – Wed 06 January 2027

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 040127
Start Date:  Mon 04 January 2027 
End Date: Tues 05 January 2027

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   Wed 06 January 2027  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course 241126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd September 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Tues 24 – Wed 25 November, Assess – Thurs 26 November 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 231126
Start Date:  Tues 23 November 2026 
End Date: Wed 24 November 2026

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4
Assessment Date:   Thurs 25 November 2026  
Course Price inc NPTC Assess & VAT: £530.00 

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Arboriculture Combination Course – NOV226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd July 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses, Machinery

NOV226 – Mon 16 November – Sat 12 December 2026

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 – NOV226
Start Date: Mon 16 November 2026 
End Date: Sat 12 December 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: ***last place **

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 191026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 8th May 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 2026, Assessment date: Sat 24 October 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 19 October 2026
End Date: Fri 23 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 places
Assessment Date: Sat 24 October 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc. NPTC Assessment

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CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 280926

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 14th April 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 28 September – Thurs 01 October 2026 – Assess  Fri 02 October 2026 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 202/39-21 (CS31) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The morning of day 1 is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, the various felling cuts and organising site safety.

**The NPTC pre-requisite for the felling course is NPTC unit 0039-20 – Chainsaw Maint & Cross cutting (also known as CS30 or unit 201) 

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 – 280926
Start Date: Mon 28 September 2026
End Date: Thurs 01 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *2 places*
Assessment Date:  Fri 02 October 2026  
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £730.00

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Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling upto 380mm – Lantra Refresher

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

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

• Safety, health and welfare
• Biosecurity
• Chainsaw maintenance
• Cross-cutting
• Felling

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

Course Outline

Course Title: Lantra Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Basic Felling Refresher – CS30/31R 
Start Date: Thurs 17 September 2026
End Date: Fri 18 September 2026 
Location: Kingswood Training Centre, Weald, Sevenoaks
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Course Total Price: £395.00 inc

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