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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 050526

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Tues 05 – Thurs 07 May 2026 – Assess Fri 08 May 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 050526
Start Date: Tues 05 May 2026
End Date: Thurs 07 May 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *3 spaces*
Assessment Date: Fri 08 May 2026

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

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    CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 280426

    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

    Tue 28 Apr – Wed 29 Apr 2026,  Assess: **TBC: Thurs 30 April 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 280426
    Start Date:  Tues 28 April 2026 
    End Date: Wed 29 April 2026

    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining:  2 spaces
    Assessment Date:  **TBC: Thurs 30 April 2026  
    Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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      Arboriculture Combination Course – JUL126

      Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery

      JUL126 – Mon 29 June – Sat 25 July 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 – JUL126
      Start Date: Mon 29 June 2026 
      End Date: Sat 25 July 2026
      Location: Kingswood Training Centre
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: *4 spaces* 

      COURSE TOTAL:  £3485.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC Assessments

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        Arboriculture Combination Course – JUN126

        Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery

        JUN126 – Mon 01 June – Sat 27 June 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 – JUN126
        Start Date: Mon 01 June 2026 
        End Date: Sat 27 June 2026
        Location: Kingswood Training Centre
        Places: 4
        Places Remaining: *4 spaces* 

        COURSE TOTAL:  £3485.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC Assessments

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          CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 080426

          Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 15th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

          Wed 08 Apr – Thurs 09 Apr 2026,  Assess: Sat 11 April 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 310326
          Start Date:  Wed 08 April 2026 
          End Date: Thurs 09 April 2026

          Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
          Places: 4
          Places Remaining:  2 spaces
          Assessment Date:  Saturday 10 April 2026  
          Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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            CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 070426

            Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 15th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

            Tues 07 April – Thurs 09 April 2026 – Assess Fri 10 April 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 250326
            Start Date: Tues 07 April 2026
            End Date: Thurs 09 April 2026
            Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining: ****LAST SPACE****
            Assessment Date: Fri 10 April 2026

            Cost Training : £550.00 per candidate including VAT.
            Cost assessment: £180.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration.
            COURSE TOTAL:  £730.00

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              CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 310326

              Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 10th December 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability, Machinery

              Tuesday 31 Mar – Wednesday 01 Apr 2026,  Assess: Thursday 02 April 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 310326
              Start Date:  Tuesday 31 March 2026 
              End Date: Wednesday 01 April 2026

              Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining:  1 space
              Assessment Date:  Thursday 02 April 2026  
              Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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                CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 250326

                Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd December 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

                Wed 25 March – Fri 27 March 2026 – Assess Sat 28 March 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 250326
                Start Date: Wed 25 March 2026
                End Date: Fri 27 March 2026
                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: ****LAST SPACE****
                Assessment Date: Sat 28 March 2026

                Cost Training : £550.00 per candidate including VAT.
                Cost assessment: £180.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration.
                COURSE TOTAL:  £730.00

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                  Arboriculture Combination Course – MAY126

                  Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 2nd December 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses, Machinery

                  MAY126 – Tues 05 May – Sat 30 May 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 – MAY126
                  Start Date: Tues 05 May 2026 
                  End Date: Sat 30 May 2026
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining: *2 spaces* 

                  Cost Training : £2670.00 per candidate including VAT.
                  Cost assessment: £815.00 per candidate including VAT & NPTC registration.
                  COURSE TOTAL:  £3485.00

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                    CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 130426

                    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 25th April 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

                    Mon 13 April – Thurs 16 April 2026 – Assessment  Fri 17 April 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 – 130426
                    Start Date: Mon 13 April 2026
                    End Date: Thurs 16 April 2026
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 2 spaces
                    Assessment Date:  Fri 17 April 2026  
                    Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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