CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 160226

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Mon 16 Feb – Thurs 19 Feb  Assessment Fri 20 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: 4-day Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + NPTC Assess – 160226
Start Date: Mon 16 February 2026 
End Date: Thurs 19 February 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date:  Fri 20 February 2026
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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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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      Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 03 Nov 25

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

      Monday 03 Nov 2025

      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 – 031125 
      Start Date: Monday 03 Nov 2025
      End Date: Monday 03 Nov 2025
      Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Weald Village, Sevenoaks
      Places: 12
      Places Remaining: 8
      Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00

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        2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 161225

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

        Tuesday 16 Dec – Wednesday 17 Dec 2025,  Assess: Thursday 18 Dec 2025 TBC

        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 161225
        Start Date:  Tues 16 Dec 2025
        End Date: Wed 17 Dec 2025

        Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
        Places: 4
        Places Remaining: 3 Spaces 
        Assessment Date:  Thurs 18 Dec 2025 TBC
        Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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          Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Course – PTI 020226

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

          Monday 02 – Wednesday 04 February 2026

          This is a 3-day Professional Tree Inspection Training Course including Integrated Lantra Assessment. 

          Prospective learners should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science, including thorough knowledge of wood-decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health, and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances.

          They should be thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspections and surveys. People professionally involved in arboriculture – specifically tree inspection.

          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 Professional Tree Inspection – PTI 020226
          Start Date: Mon 02 February 2026
          End Date:  Wed 04 February 2026
          Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
          Places: 10
          Places Remaining: 9 spaces
          Course Total Price inc. VAT: £650.00

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            CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 070126

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

            Wed 07 January – Fri 09 January 2026 – Assess Mon 12 January 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 070126
            Start Date: Wed 07 January 2026
            End Date: Fri 09 January 2026
            Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
            Places: 4
            Places Remaining:  4 spaces
            Assessment Date: Monday 12 January 2026
            Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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              Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 151225

              Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

              Monday 15 Dec 2025

              The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is the minimum that anyone in a working environment should achieve.

              Changes to Forestry Commission policy recommends those who work in the forestry industry should attend first aid training that covers additional topics relevant to the risk associated with their work.

              We are offering a combined EFAW+F course which covers all of the standard syllabus in EFAW and the additional areas recommended by the Forestry Commission for +F.

              Please see the links below for further information about these courses.

              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.

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              Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 151225
              Start Date: Mon 15 Dec 2025
              End Date: Mon 15 Dec 2025
              Location: Kingswood Training Centre
              Places: 10
              Places Remaining: 10
              Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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