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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 110526

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

Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May 2026 – Assess Sat 16 May 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 110526
Start Date: Mon 11 May 2026
End Date: Fri 15 May 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *3 * 
Assessment Date:  Sat 16 May 2026 

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

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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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      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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          CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 270526

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

          Wed 27 May – Fri 29 May 2026 – Assess Sat 30 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 270526
          Start Date: Wed 27 May 2026
          End Date: Fri 29 May 2026
          Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
          Places: 4
          Places Remaining: ****LAST SPACE****
          Assessment Date: Sat 30 May  2026

          COURSE TOTAL:  £730.00 including VAT & NPTC registration.

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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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              CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 110526

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

              Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May 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 110526
              Start Date: Mon 11 May 2026
              End Date: Fri 15 May 2026
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 4
              Places Remaining: *3 spaces * 
              Assessment Date:  Sat 16 May 2026 

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

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                CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 180526

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

                Mon 18 – Fri 22 May 2026 – Assess Tues 26 May 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 020326
                Start Date: Mon 18 May 2026
                End Date: Fri 22 May 2026
                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: **LAST PLACE** 
                Assessment Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 

                COURSE TOTAL:  £930.00 including VAT & NPTC registration.

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                  Use of Woodchipper NPTC – WDC 060526

                  Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 27th August 2025. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery

                  Wednesday 06 May 2026

                  Wood chipper NPTC ITA Course – NPTC unit 20-61

                  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: Use of Woodchipper NPTC ITA – WDC 060526
                  Course Date: Wednesday 06 May 2026
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining:  ***LAST PLACE***
                  Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment and VAT: £295.00

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                    CS40 Aerial Tree Pruning – 260526

                    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

                    Aerial Tree Pruning – Tues 26 – Wed 27 May 2026  Assess **TBC** Thurs 28 May 2026  – CS40 260526

                    This Aerial Tree Pruning course (formerly CS4o) is run over 2 days and is for experienced arborists, this course prepares the candidate for the NPTC assessment (003931). Candidates are expected to remove 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. 

                    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: CS40 Aerial Tree Pruning – CS40 260526
                    Start Date: Tues 26 May 2026
                    End Date: Wed 27 May 2026
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 4 spaces
                    Assessment Date:  ***TBC*** Thurs 28 May 2026 
                    Course Price inc. VAT : £600.00 inc NPTC Assess per candidate

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