CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 200726

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

Mon 20 July – Fri 24 July 2026, Assess: Sat 25 July 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 200726
Start Date: Mon 20 July 2026
End Date: Fri 24 July 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 places
Assessment Date:  Sat 25 July 2026 

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1-day NPTC Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers – 120826

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, Machinery

Wednesday 12 August 2026

001421 – City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers.

Qualification Overview: This covers the use of Brush-cutters or Trimmers, including pre-use checks and maintenance, the identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine to cut or trim within the capacity of the machine.

Training and NPTC Assessment is covered on the same day.

To book one of our courses, please complete the online enquiry form below. Once we have received this form, we can confirm your place and begin the booking process.

Please call the office if you require further information – 01732 811 162

Course Outline

Course Title: NPTC Safe Use of  Brush-cutters and Trimmers  – BRU120826
Course Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 spaces 
Assessment Date: NPTC ITA 
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £295.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 220726

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wed 22 July – Fri 24 July 2026 – Assess Sat 25 July 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 090626
Start Date: Wed 22 July 2026
End Date: Fri 24 July 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: **2 spaces *
Assessment Date: Sat 25 July 2026

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Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) 050826

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 16th March 2026. Posted in Content, Course availability, First Aid Courses

Wednesday 05 August 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.

EFAW

EFAW+F

Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) +F 050826
Course Date: Wed 05 Aug 2026
Location: Kingswood Training – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 10
Places Remaining:  10 spaces
Course Price inc. VAT: £195.00

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CS30/31 – 5-day Combined Chainsaw Maint, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 150626

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

Mon 14 – Fri 18 September 2026 – Assess – **TBC** Sat 19 Sept and Mon 21 September  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 
Start Date: Mon 14 September 2026
End Date: Fri 18 September 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 places
Assessment Date:  **TBC: Sat 19 Sept or Mon 21 September 2026
Course Price inc. VAT: £1060 inc NPTC Assessment

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 110826

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

Tues 11 Aug – Thurs 13 Aug 2026, Assess: Fri 14 August 2026 (TBC)

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 110826
Start Date: Tues 11 Aug 2026
End Date: Thurs 13 Aug 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date: Fri 14 Aug 2026 (TBC)
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £730.00

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NPTC Chainsaw Maint & Cross Cutting CPD Update Refresher – CS30R 130826

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 7th June 2024. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Course availability

Thursday 13 August 2026

Who are the CPD modules for?
Qualified chainsaw operators who have achieved the corresponding Certificate of Competence and wish to undertake formal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet the training requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and HSE INDG317 Chainsaws at Work.

The suggested intervals for CPD refresher training are:
• occasional users – every two to three years;
• full-time users – every five years.

What is covered?
Each CPD module covers the appropriate practical skills required to meet legislation, industry technical standards and good practice.

Candidates need to successfully complete a skills evaluation carried out by an approved City & Guilds NPTC Assessor – see link to NPTC

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: 41-01 C&G Level 2 CPD Module in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
Course Date: 13 August 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2
Course Price inc. VAT: £295.00

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