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

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

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

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

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

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

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 281026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 October 2026 – Assess Sat 31 October 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 281026
Start Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
End Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: **LAST space *
Assessment Date: Saturday 31 October 2026

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Arboriculture Combination Course – FEB127

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 6th October 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses, Machinery

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 *

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 141226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th October 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

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

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 191026

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th October 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 19 – Fri 23 October 2026 – Assess: Tues 27 October 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 19 October 2026
End Date: Fri 23 October 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *LAST space* 
Assessment Date:  Tuesday 27 October 2026 

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 301126

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

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 

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 231126

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

Mon 23 – Fri 27 November 2026 – Assess: TBC: Sat 28 November 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 23 November 2026
End Date: Fri 27 November 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  TBC: Sat 28 November 2026 

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 021126

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

Mon 02 – Fri 06 November 2026 – Assess: Sat 07  November 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 02 November 2026
End Date: Fri 06 November 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  Sat 07 November 2026 

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Arboriculture Combination Course – JAN127

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

JAN127 – Mon 04 Jan – Sat 30 Jan 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 – JAN127
Start Date: Mon 04 January 2027 
End Date: Sat 30 January 2027 
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *3 places left *

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