Training Testimonials
We believe the best people to listen to are our students – here’s a collection of recent training testimonials:
Pat, Dave, Matt and Tony were all fantastic, great communication skills, very approachable and keen to help me improve, really knew their stuff and very capable of explaining things in a variety of ways to help develop good understanding. Thank you!
Stephen Duff
December 14, 2020
Very good course; excellent and experienced instructor (David Hills), good area to work in and learnt a lot during the week. Good mixture of learning new techniques and also having time to practice what we had learnt to reinforce the instruction.
Only comment is that, as I had hired the equipment, one or two items were missing (angle gauge, for instance) and the chain saw chain was very worn (meaning I had to spend a long time sharpening it). A check-in and check-out of the boxes each time would avoid equipment going missing.
Otherwise excellent course.
Would like to hear about Tony\'s one day tree appreciation course (types, fungi, diseases etc.) and when it is next available.
Only comment is that, as I had hired the equipment, one or two items were missing (angle gauge, for instance) and the chain saw chain was very worn (meaning I had to spend a long time sharpening it). A check-in and check-out of the boxes each time would avoid equipment going missing.
Otherwise excellent course.
Would like to hear about Tony\'s one day tree appreciation course (types, fungi, diseases etc.) and when it is next available.
David Watson
December 14, 2020
I chose Kingswood's 4 week combination course as it seemed to be the quickest way to train for and take my qualifications. I wasn't particularly looking forward to the course but how silly was that- I ended up having a fantastic time, learning more than I have during 6 months on the job, and met some really interesting people. Thank you for making something that could be a bit scary, fun!
Charlotte
December 14, 2020
Attended the 3 day Professional Tree Inspection course November 2020. Extremely well organised and first rate communication. The course was delivered in an enjoyable, safe and respectful manor despite COVID restrictions. The standard of training was excellent, provided by an instructor who was very knowledgeable and did an outstanding job of delivering the content in a relevant and amusing way, despite the restrictions put in place to keep everyone safe. Thank you.
David Lock
December 08, 2020
Just completed the CS30/31 , very professional well run course , top instructor, looking forward to doing my CS38 , would definitely recommend doing your courses with these guys
Chris Hawkesford
September 27, 2020
Everybody around was very kind and helpful. I really enjoyed this course!!
Balazs Czene
June 18, 2020
I attended the Combined 5 Day – Chainsaw Maintenance & Felling Small Trees (201,202 & 203) in June 2020. My instructor David was incredibly knowledgeable and worked hard, making the learning process fun and interesting throughout the course. He also ensured that he spent plenty of time with each of us individually to help iron out any weaknesses before the assessment.
I highly recommend Kingswood Training to anyone considering learning new skills or building upon pre-existing ones!
I highly recommend Kingswood Training to anyone considering learning new skills or building upon pre-existing ones!
Alasdair
June 16, 2020
I would like the thank the whole team for the great two weeks I had with you at kings wood training. You all made me feel welcomed and were all soo friendly and helpful.
I would like to give a special thanks to Pat who I definitely wouldn’t of been able to pass without. I especially appreciate the little pep talk he gave us on the morning of the assessment.
His friendly and yet professional style of teaching is amazing and his ability to make his students feel at ease is exceptional.
Once again I would like to thank you all and will definitely without any hesitation recommend your company to others.
All the best
Kilian Ernst
I would like to give a special thanks to Pat who I definitely wouldn’t of been able to pass without. I especially appreciate the little pep talk he gave us on the morning of the assessment.
His friendly and yet professional style of teaching is amazing and his ability to make his students feel at ease is exceptional.
Once again I would like to thank you all and will definitely without any hesitation recommend your company to others.
All the best
Kilian Ernst
Kilian Ernst
June 13, 2020
Myself and a colleague attended the CS38 tree climbing and aerial rescue course and could not have asked for anything more from Kingswood. The course instructor (Patrick) was fantastic and committed extra time each day to allow us to practice elements of the course we were less confident with.
Following the 5 day training, we were assessed by Tony, who was similarly helpful and attentive, which put us at ease and helped us remain calm during the assessment.
Couldn't recommend a better course.
Following the 5 day training, we were assessed by Tony, who was similarly helpful and attentive, which put us at ease and helped us remain calm during the assessment.
Couldn't recommend a better course.
Rory Roche
March 04, 2020
Many thanks to all the team for getting me through my first chainsaw course, special thanks to michelle for letting me do the recap and to tony for getting me through the practical, much appreciated guys thankyou.
Luke Holman
February 29, 2020
Completed cs30/31 with Jim back in may last year, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a great taste in music... I was so happy with the course that i paid to come back and complete the cs38/39 in January this year. Pat (our instructor) was one of the nicest blokes i think i've ever met, he was a great teacher and worked extremely hard to get everyone in the group through the course which we all passed. Thank you to Tony who assessed us too he is also extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled. And also Michele who kept answering all my annoying questions and organised everything for me! i was a lucky enough to find a new job within the same month as this course thanks to their training. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to progress their skills and learn from some of best out there.
Jake
February 20, 2020
In January 2020 I completed NPTC Units 201/202/203.
My instructor was very thorough, knowledgeable and he motivated us to work hard.
The facilities for maintenance training were well equipped and easy to use. The site we practised felling in was large, varied and picturesque.
I thoroughly enjoyed my week and have learned a great deal.
My instructor was very thorough, knowledgeable and he motivated us to work hard.
The facilities for maintenance training were well equipped and easy to use. The site we practised felling in was large, varied and picturesque.
I thoroughly enjoyed my week and have learned a great deal.
James Bentley
January 20, 2020
Hi Michele,
Good to meet you today. I just wanted to say I really enjoyed the BTI course today, Tony was great. I\'d like to build up to the PTI but feel I need to do a bit of reading first, can you send me the reading list you recommend please, if poss highlighting the best ones.
I was also talking to Tony about the video you put up about 2 rope working. I randomly came across it last week and thought it was very good. I think it will definitely help people think about the regulations and ways they can implement it. A friend of mine who also runs a recreational tree climbing company saw the video too and had a similar opinion.
Cheers
John
Good to meet you today. I just wanted to say I really enjoyed the BTI course today, Tony was great. I\'d like to build up to the PTI but feel I need to do a bit of reading first, can you send me the reading list you recommend please, if poss highlighting the best ones.
I was also talking to Tony about the video you put up about 2 rope working. I randomly came across it last week and thought it was very good. I think it will definitely help people think about the regulations and ways they can implement it. A friend of mine who also runs a recreational tree climbing company saw the video too and had a similar opinion.
Cheers
John
John
January 16, 2020
This is Pepe (from the tree climbing course last week).
Thank you for a marvellous week, me and William both passed. Send my congratulations to the rest of the team.
Thank you for a marvellous week, me and William both passed. Send my congratulations to the rest of the team.
Pepe
December 16, 2019
Had an absolutely fantastic time training for my Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue with Kingswood training. Couldn't of asked for more from our instructor Patrick who made me feel completely comfortable from the get go and explained everything in a manner which was very easy to grasp, especially as I was a complete climbing novice. I would highly recommend Kingswood to anyone looking to further their career and look forward to seeing you guys in the New Year for my CS39.
THANKS !
Ryan.
THANKS !
Ryan.
Ryan
November 09, 2019
It’s crazy that BTI course has massively changed my view on how to look at trees and their structures.
We had a massive ash tree in Purley down for a pollard recommendation by the tree officer, after the BTI course we looked at it again and on further inspection we found a grub that’s eating the tree from the inside, the tree has now been put on a emergency job removal no climber will climb it so hiring in a 30m mewp.
My boss is very happy.
We had a massive ash tree in Purley down for a pollard recommendation by the tree officer, after the BTI course we looked at it again and on further inspection we found a grub that’s eating the tree from the inside, the tree has now been put on a emergency job removal no climber will climb it so hiring in a 30m mewp.
My boss is very happy.
Will Burne
September 23, 2019
Hi Michele
Just writing to say a late thanks for the great training experience last month! Please pass this on to Tony too.
I'm sure I'll be back in the future to continue training.
Best,
Moe
Just writing to say a late thanks for the great training experience last month! Please pass this on to Tony too.
I'm sure I'll be back in the future to continue training.
Best,
Moe
Moe Reddish
September 23, 2019
A great learning I must say. I think within 5 days time my trainer enabled me to understand and learn things which I never knew before. I believe I am the first to come all the way from Pakistan to attend this this course and I would recommend this course to everyone who is already in this profession or want to adapt this in future. thank you so much team.
abdul Haleem Khan
September 11, 2019
Day 1 - complete beginner. Day 6 - signed off for CS30/CS31. Excellent training, great instructors; highly recommended.
Micky Wheeler
August 30, 2019
I cannot thank the staff enough for all there help with our groundsman Colin Langlois when he recently came over from Jersey to attend this course, they have helped Colin in all aspects of the course- even before he arrived in the UK! Nothing was too much trouble for them at any time and we are grateful for the continuing support shown to Jersey Trees for Life and Colin on his return. I would definitely recommend this course and Kingswood / Tree House Training to others.
Bev Dallas-Chapman PP Colin Langlois
August 20, 2019
Hi Michele and team,
Thank you so much for the training and help that you have provided to make gaining my certification as simple and smooth as possible.
I have found the training and facilities amazing and the instructors knowledge (Tony) is second to none.
This is why I keep coming back for all my courses.
I do hope that we can arrange a CS47 (cutting from a mewp) very soon and I hope the arb show goes well for you all.
Once again many thanks and I look forward to future courses with you.
Many thanks
Thank you so much for the training and help that you have provided to make gaining my certification as simple and smooth as possible.
I have found the training and facilities amazing and the instructors knowledge (Tony) is second to none.
This is why I keep coming back for all my courses.
I do hope that we can arrange a CS47 (cutting from a mewp) very soon and I hope the arb show goes well for you all.
Once again many thanks and I look forward to future courses with you.
Many thanks
James
May 15, 2019
Great team of people. Very friendly and easy to get along with. Will continue to use for any other training needed going forward.
Ollie Jones
May 14, 2019
Tony focussed on the parts that we used for our work - very well tailored to our needs as ecologists. Helpful that Tony has an ecology background. Thanks Tony!
Emily
May 08, 2019
Fantastic climbing refresher course with very knowledgable teacher, very understanding of our specific needs. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Alex
May 08, 2019
We have paid the remainder of the course, thanks ever so much for being flexible and delivering a fun course with high quality tuition. Oscar loved every minute of it and couldn’t of been happier with the relaxed course. I will be sending many more guys down for there courses. Thanks So much again Michele to you and all the team!
Jack Bath
March 18, 2019
JIM THE INSTRUCTOR HAS AMAZING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING WELL.
OVERALL A GREAT COMPANY AND VERY HELPFUL
OVERALL A GREAT COMPANY AND VERY HELPFUL
peter green
February 25, 2019
Hi just a quick email to thank your instructors Tony and Jim , I was not very confident at all with this course as on the Sunday before I did my back in. But Tony made sure I did no more damage and guided me through what I think is a course that has a lot of information to process. If you could pass my thanks to them both , it would be appreciated many thanks Pete ( either ) . P.S all four of us passed yet again many thanks .
Pete Sage
February 12, 2019
Recently completed my CS30/31 course. Really enjoyed my week credit to all the trainers as well as all the staff. Can’t wait to get my second course booked as I know the training they provide is brilliant.
Ash
December 17, 2018
I have attended a few courses with Kingswood Tree House Training and feel that I have to leave a review. I am going to start by saying how fantastic and well run the courses are, the trainers are really knowledgeable and have a real passion to train you to the best they can. It's not just a job to them, which you can tell from the start when you meet them, they are friendly and put you right at ease, which for a student learning the trade helps a lot.
The organisation is top quality even down to the meeting points so you don’t get lost.
Great course and thank you very much for getting where I am today with my tickets, I have more to get and would not go anywhere else.
5 star company
The organisation is top quality even down to the meeting points so you don’t get lost.
Great course and thank you very much for getting where I am today with my tickets, I have more to get and would not go anywhere else.
5 star company
Sean Thompson
December 10, 2018
I attended the November 2018 1 month combination arborist course and couldn't have been happier.
Michele and each and every one of the instructors and assessors were fantastic. Their expertise and professionalism were a great aid in helping me to progress.
I truly feel I have left the course with a great depth of knowledge and confidence to go out and work as an arborist.
Thank you Treehouse Training, couldn't recommend you guys more!
Michele and each and every one of the instructors and assessors were fantastic. Their expertise and professionalism were a great aid in helping me to progress.
I truly feel I have left the course with a great depth of knowledge and confidence to go out and work as an arborist.
Thank you Treehouse Training, couldn't recommend you guys more!
Joe Brightley
December 04, 2018
Completed CS32 refresher at Scotney Castle last week with Tony Lucas. Thought that the course was excellent, training delivery with Tony was really good, he was very knowledgeable with a great teaching manner. It was a really good site too with lots of opportunities to practice on good sized medium trees. I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
matthew du chemin
November 26, 2018
Excellent!! I've had a great experience with all the team who makes easy and enjoyable to learn very good knowledge and knowhow.
I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to get in this industry. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
I'll be back for more!
Thanks to be as you are!
I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to get in this industry. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
I'll be back for more!
Thanks to be as you are!
Xavi Casanovas
November 25, 2018
Just wanted to say thanks to you guys for the excellent course we attended on Monday. Stuart was really cool, both Lorraine and I went away with gaps in our knowledge base filled.
Rik
November 07, 2018
Thank you every so much for the training and certifications I received. I really enjoyed this course and would highly recommend it. All trainers were excellent and got to meet a wide verity of people.
John
November 07, 2018
Recently undertook the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection course. The course was well organised. The location was good and facilities were fine for the size of the group. We were taught by Simon Cox who was an excellent trainer - very relaxed and thorough. Overall really enjoyed the experience, lots of food for thought. I would recommend to anyone considering undertaking the PTI to consider Tree House Training.
James Roberts
October 22, 2018
Throughly enjoyed the course and found it very well structured. The instructors were very good and with excellent knowledge , making it easy to learn. I will definately be back for more courses in the future.
Adam
September 01, 2018
Did the 4 week combination course, really great course, covered a huge amount over those 4 weeks.
Had Tony as my trainer for most of it who I can’t compliment enough, he really went out of his way to teach the syllabus and above.
Michele also helped me secure a job after the course which was very helpful, all in all great bunch of people who are all really keen to pass there knowledge onto the students.
Thanks
Had Tony as my trainer for most of it who I can’t compliment enough, he really went out of his way to teach the syllabus and above.
Michele also helped me secure a job after the course which was very helpful, all in all great bunch of people who are all really keen to pass there knowledge onto the students.
Thanks
Alex price
June 09, 2018
Not a bad word to say about the whole 3 weeks, trainers, Jim, Andy, Pat and Tony are superb, will defo be passing treehouse on, and will be back in the future, Michele is a legend too.🤘🏼🌳🤘🏼🌳
Peter forshaw
April 25, 2018
Great course - all very well arranged and Tony the instructor was fantastic - thanks!
Pete Cleary
April 06, 2018
Lovely people, very friendly, great instructors made the assessment relaxed and enjoyable
Rudi treliving
March 05, 2018
I completed my qualifications at Treehouse / Kingswood with Michele, Tony, Andy and Jim.. An amazing team with the highest of professionalism.. A very smooth process from booking to receiving my qualifications.. Timetable was intense but perfectly laid out and again all parts of the course run very smoothly.. All the equipment was top notch as well as all the sites..
I highly reccomend if anyone needs training for the Arb, Forestry or Tree Surgery industry. Treehouse is the place to do it..
I want to thank the team for all the support, a great experience and for getting me through all my qualifications with a 100 percent pass rate..
Awesome .. Thank You
Paul Sneath
Limitless Tree Care..
I highly reccomend if anyone needs training for the Arb, Forestry or Tree Surgery industry. Treehouse is the place to do it..
I want to thank the team for all the support, a great experience and for getting me through all my qualifications with a 100 percent pass rate..
Awesome .. Thank You
Paul Sneath
Limitless Tree Care..
Paul Sneath
March 03, 2018
Really enjoyed the course. There's a lot to learn but if u put the effort in and read the books its more than enough time to to learn it. Jim is very good he has a old school teaching method with pulls the best out of you and he makes for a enjoyable course .and I will definitely look to use yourself for further courses in near future hope to see you all soon
neil Underhill
February 12, 2018
In Jan 2018 I took the 28day Arboriculture combination course with Tree House Training (formally known as Kingswood). From the initial first contact with Michele who was not only very professional but also made you feel very welcome throughout the course. On this course I had 3 different instructor\'s (Jim,Tony and Andy) all of which had extensive knowledge in arboriculture and great teaching skills. I can honestly say I've had a great time learning with Tree House Training and i will definitely be going back to further my knowledge/skills with them. An affordable price with great course material and run by a great team with a family feel..... What more could you ask for. I recommend this course AND team to anyone who wishes to start out in Arboriculture.
Jonathan Digby
February 07, 2018
A fantastic course from start to finish. Couldn't of asked for better instructors. Very knowledgeable, assuring and taught in a clear and effective manner. Not forgetting Michele who is lovely , caring and helpful.
I would highly recommend this course.
I would highly recommend this course.
Jack farmer
February 06, 2018
The four week arbiculture course is brilliant. The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable.
I would recommend this course to anyone.
I would recommend this course to anyone.
Joe Seymour
February 06, 2018
Absolutely first class training!!
Outstanding instructor
Big up to Jim x your the man xx
Couldn't of done it without you
Outstanding instructor
Big up to Jim x your the man xx
Couldn't of done it without you
Jo sparks
August 17, 2017
Tony is an excellent, patient and thoroughly knowledgeable tutor who explains the course material very well. I feel safer using a chainsaw and more capable.
Aaron Hewlett
June 16, 2017
Tommy
January 20, 2017
I didn’t realise how much there was to know about chainsaws! Very good, great instructor who made the course a lot easier.
Stuart Dixon
December 22, 2016
Professionally run and very enjoyable. Jim is an excellent teacher, extremely knowledgeable and very patient.
Oliver Curtis
December 22, 2016
