CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 190526

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Tues 19 – Fri 22 May 2026 – Assessment  Sat 23 May 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 – 190526
Start Date: Tues 19 May  2026
End Date: Fri 22 May 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4
Assessment Date:  Sat 23 May 2026  
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £730.00

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    CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 200426

    Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . Posted in Course availability

    Mon 20 April – Fri 24 April 2026 – Assess Tues 28 April 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 200426
    Start Date: Mon 20 April 2026
    End Date: Fri 24 April 2026
    Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
    Places: 4
    Places Remaining: *2 * 
    Assessment Date:  Tues 28 April 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 . 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 . 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:  **LAST PLACE**
        Assessment Date:  **TBC: Thurs 30 April 2026  
        Course Price inc. VAT: £350.00 + NPTC Assessment £180

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          Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 300626

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

          Tuesday 30 June 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 – 300626 
          Course Date: Tues 30 June 2026 
          Places: 10
          Places Remaining: 6 spaces

          Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
          Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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            Lantra Basic Tree Inspection – BTI 020626

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

            Tuesday 02 June 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 – 020626 
            Course Date: Tues 02 June 2026 
            Places: 10
            Places Remaining: 6 spaces

            Location:  Kingswood Training, Sevenoaks, Kent
            Course Total Price inc. VAT: £270.00 per candidate

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              Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 010726

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

              Wednesday 01 July 2026

              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 010726
              Course Date: Wed 01 July 2026
              Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
              Places: 10
              Places Remaining:  8 spaces
              Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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                Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 030626

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

                Wednesday 03 June 2026

                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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                EFAW+F

                Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 030626
                Course Date: Wed 03 June 2026
                Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
                Places: 10
                Places Remaining:  8 spaces
                Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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                  Arboriculture Combination Course – JUL126

                  Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on . 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 . 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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