CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 090226

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Mon 09 Feb – Fri 13 Feb 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 090226
Start Date: Mon 09 February 2026
End Date: Fri 13 February 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces 
Assessment Date: Sat 14 February 2026 TBC
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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    CS30 – 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – 110226

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    Wednesday 11 Feb – Thursday 12 Feb 2026,  Assess: Friday 13 Feb 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 110226
    Start Date:  Wednesday 11 February 2026 
    End Date: Thursday 12 February 2026

    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining: 3 Spaces
    Assessment Date:  Friday 13 Feb 2026  
    Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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      CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 040226

      Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

      Wed 04 Feb – Fri 06 Feb 2026 – Assess Sat 07 Feb 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 040226
      Start Date: Wed 04 Feb 2026
      End Date: Fri 06 Feb 2026
      Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
      Places: 4
      Places Remaining: 3 spaces
      Assessment Date: Sat 07 Feb 2026
      Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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        Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 020226

        Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Content, Course availability, Tree Inspection

        Monday 02 February 2026

        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 Title: Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI – 020226 
        Start Date:  02 February 2026
        End Date:  02 February 2026
        Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Weald Village, Sevenoaks
        Places: 10
        Places Remaining: 5
        Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00

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          CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 230226

          Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

          Mon 23 Feb – Fri 27 Feb 2026 Assess Sat 28 Feb 2026 TBC

          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 – 230226
          Start Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026
          End Date: Fri 27 Feb 2026
          Location: Kingswood Training Centre
          Places: 4
          Places Remaining: 4 spaces
          Assessment Date:  Sat 28 Feb 2026
          Course Price inc. VAT: £700.00 + NPTC Assessment £360

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            CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 260126

            Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability, Machinery

            Mon 26 Jan – Fri 30 Jan 2026 Assess Sat 31 Jan OR *Mon 02 Feb 2026 *TBC

            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 – 260126
            Start Date: Mon 26 Jan 2026
            End Date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
            Location: Kingswood Training Centre
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining: 2 spaces
            Assessment Date:  Sat 31 Jan 2026 and Mon 02 Feb 2026
            Course Price inc. VAT: £700.00 + NPTC Assessment £360

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              Arboriculture Combination Course – MAR126

              Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability, Machinery, Tree Inspection

              MAR126 – Mon 02 Mar – Sat 28 Mar 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 – MAR126
              Start Date: Mon 02 Mar 2026
              End Date: Sat 28 Mar 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 260126

                Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

                Mon 26 Jan – Fri 30 Jan 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 260126
                Start Date: Mon 26 Jan 2026
                End Date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
                Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
                Places: 4
                Places Remaining: 4 spaces
                Assessment Date:  Sat 31 Oct 2025 
                Course Total Price inc. VAT: £900.00

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                  CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 230226

                  Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

                  Mon 23 Feb  – Fri 27 Feb 2026 Assess Sat 28 Feb 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 – 230226
                  Start Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026
                  End Date: Fri 27 Feb 2026
                  Location: Kingswood Training Centre
                  Places: 4
                  Places Remaining: 4 Spaces 
                  Assessment Date:  Sat 28 Feb 2026 
                  Course Price inc. VAT: £700.00 + NPTC Assessment £360

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                    CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 180226

                    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

                    Tues 18 Feb – Thurs 20 Feb 2026 – Assess Fri 21 Feb 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 180226
                    Start Date: Tues 18 Feb 2026
                    End Date: Thurs 20 Feb 2026
                    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
                    Places: 4
                    Places Remaining: 4 spaces
                    Assessment Date: Fri 21 Feb 2026
                    Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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