CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 210926

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd July 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 21 Sept – Fri 25 Sept 2026 – Assess **TBC: Sat 26 September  or Tues 29  September 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 210926
Start Date: Mon 21 September 2026
End Date: Fri 25 September 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  TBC** Sat 26 September or Tues 28 September 2026

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 240826

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd July 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 24 Aug – Fri 28 August 2026 – Assess **TBC: Sat 29 August or Tues 01 September 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 240826
Start Date: Mon 24 Aug 2026
End Date: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *4 spaces 
Assessment Date:  TBC** Sat 29 August or Tues 01 September 2026

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CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue – CS38 170826

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 3rd July 2026. Posted in Climbing, Content, Course availability

Mon 17 Aug – Fri 21 August 2026 – Assess Tues 25 August 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 170826
Start Date: Mon 17 Aug 2026
End Date: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: *2 spaces 
Assessment Date:  Tues 25 August 2026

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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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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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