Courses

A one day course that gives you an introduction to tree identifications.
Classroom and outdoors course for up to 12 people.

A 3 day integrated assessment course to enable the candidate to understand the Stationary Rope Technique for Tree Climbing. As such you will look at a range of skills and knowledge required to develop climbing techniques and carry out SRT rescue methods.

A 3 day preparation course for the Professional Tree Examination, this will demonstrate your competence to carry out tree surveys and make recommendations for effective and appropriate tree management.

Discover the best personal bleed kit available on the market. Compact, waterproof and practical with an outstanding durability. A potential life saver; carrying quality medical equipment specifically designed to be ‘fit for purpose’ in the event of a severe injury typical of those caused in forestry and arb environments. Get compliant with HSE; protect yourself and others.

Discover the best personal bleed kit available on the market. Compact, waterproof and practical with an outstanding durability.  A potential life saver; carrying quality medical equipment specifically designed to be ‘fit for purpose’ in the event of a severe injury typical of those caused in forestry and arb environments. Get compliant with HSE; protect yourself and others.

Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), all equipment that is used to lift or lower a load must be thoroughly examined by a qualified, competent person. Led by our resident LOLER instructor and inspector, this course will consolidate and prove your competence to do this.

The ROLO Manager courses have been developed by the British Association of Landscape Industries and offer an alternative route in achieving the Land-based industry skills scheme (LISS) and/or the Construction skills certification scheme (CSCS).

This courses have been approved fully by the CSCS and Build UK as being equivalent to the CITB SMSTS courses and will provide the only route for practicing Supervisors and Managers in the land-based industry to achieve their LISS/CSCS cards.

Please note that as of 1st April 2022 the correct level ROLO course will be a requirement for Manager level cards. Dates indicated are the start date. Please contact the office for full details.

Our course will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to carry out aerial pruning of a tree through a three day course followed by a one day assessment. It covers the pruning of a tree from either a rope and harness or from a MEWP. Upon successfully completing the assessment element of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification that is registered with Ofqual.
Please note that there are prerequisites to this course that are listed below.

British Association of Landscape Industries ROLO Supervisor Course

The course consists of a blended learning approach set out over two and a half days (half a day online and 2 days face to face).  The course is equivalent to the CITB SSSTS and fully endorsed by both Build UK and the CITB and designed specifically for supervisors working in Landscaping, Arboriculture, Amenity Maintenance and Ecology based industry sectors.

Number of candidates per course: 12

Blended learning 1/2 day online self study, 2 days face to face in the allocated training room. Please note the dates indicate the first day of the course, please contact the office to confirm full details.

Get the basics of climbing with this course. Designed for beginners to try their hand at climbing, learning both practical and theory elements before moving on to more advanced climbing course.

Number of candidates per course: 4

This course is developed to refresh your skills and update on the industry best practise including any updates that have taken place since completing your qualification. Walk away from this course with an improve knowledge of the field and refreshed skills.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Acquire Key tree inspection skills with this 1-day Lantra accredited course. Learn how to identify potentially hazardous trees. This course is designed for anyone working within industries that have contact with trees. Walk away from the course with basic knowledge and new skills.

Number of candidates per course: 12

Led by an experienced HR lead, this course will help bridge the gap as individuals move from either working as part of a team to leading a team or leading a team to taking on more managerial responsibilities. Topics covered include setting expectations, leading and motivating staff, delegation and handling conflict.

There are many situations were you may need to use a MEWP to carry out works on trees. This course allows you to learn to do this safely. You must be an experienced Chainsaw user to develop your skills in the MEWP. Upon succesfully completing a verbal and practical assessment you will achieve a Level 3 Award Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform.
There are 2 dedicated days for training and 1 day for Assessment

Number of candidates per course: 4

Learn how to use a Mobile hydraulic/telescopic boom. This course is designed for beginners to get the skills and knowledge to safely use this machinery. Walk away from this course with newfound skills to go out develop in the field.

There is 2 days dedicated for training with assessment

Number of candidates per course: 4

* Price is shown by course dates.

Take your pesticides skills to the next level. This Lantra accredited course is designed for experienced users who wish to build further skills. Walk away from this course with knowledge and best practices to put into action in the field.

Number of candidates per course: 4

A Lantra accredited course to help you Become proficient in operating this equipment, essential for everyone required to operate a hand or powered winch.
Overview in brief
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate a winch safely, protecting both you and those around you.

Number of candidates per course: 4

This Lantra accredited course is developed for anyone needing to learn how to safely climb a tree, and how to rescue someone stranded in a tree. Walk away with new skills that could be potentially lifesaving. Upon successfully completing the assessment element of this course the learner will gain a the qualification.

This course has 5 dedicated days for training and 1 day for assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

This course is designed for anyone working in the horticultural and landscape industry so you can walk away with the knowledge and skills to use these pieces of equipment.
We allocate 1 day for training and assessment.
Number of candidates per course: 4

Learn how to drive confidently on a mixture of different terrains. This course is designed for beginners or to update your current off-road skills. Walk away from this course with newfound confidence and knowledge for future experiences driving off road vehicles.

There is 1 day dedicated for training and assessment.
This course is subject to a minimum booking requirement of 2 people.
Price is on application.

The Chainsaw is one of the most useful, powerful and dangerous tools used across a range of industries. This course is designed for beginners and novices to gain or build their skills, knowledge, and confidence. Walk away from this Lantra accredited course with the ability to successfully maintain and safely use this powerful tool.

There are 2 dedicated days for Training and 1 day for Assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Take your Chainsaw skills to the next level. This course is designed for individuals that already have some experience in tree felling and processing. Expand on your basic skills and improve your confidence. Walk away from this course ready to develop your newfound skills in your working industry.

There are 4 dedicated days for training and 1 day for Assessment

Number of candidates per course: 4

Sit-in All-Terrain Vehicle are incredibly versatile machines, but with this flexibility they can be potentiality dangerous. This course is designed for beginners all the way to experienced handlers to learn safe use of these machines. Walk away from this course ready to develop on your skills and knowledge in real life experiences.

Number of candidates per course: 3

Learn how to use a Remote Control Mower. This course is designed for anyone working in the horticultural and landscape industry. This course gives you the skills and knowledge to develop your skills in your job role. We allow 1 day for training & assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Stump grinders remove tree stumps by literally chipping away at them. This course is designed for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge ready to develop out in the field.

We allocate 1 day for training and assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Learn to use a Ride-on Mower safely and efficiently. This course is designed for beginners or anyone wanting to update their skills. Walk away from this course ready to use your newfound knowledge and skills in the field.

We have 1 dedicated day for training and assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4.

Price on booking.

In this Lantra accredited combined course learn about correct use and the application of pesticides. This course is designed for beginners to become safe and compliant to use specialist chemicals. Walk away from this course with the knowledge you will be safely handling chemicals and handheld applicators.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Develop your skills further with a course that teaches you new cutting techniques to fell and process larger trees. The course is designed for experienced Chainsaw users and on completion you will walk away from this course with updated skills ready for you to work on larger trees. After a practical and verbal assessment, successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing trees over 380mm

There are 3 dedicated days for training and for 1 day for assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Develop your skills with Pesticides and learn how to use a handheld applicator. This Lantra accredited course is designed for beginners to develop their skills with pesticides. Walk away from this course with a new skill ready to develop out in the field.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Powered Pole Pruners are powerful pieces of equipment. This course is designed for beginners or more experienced users to learn how to confidently use these tools. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge ready to develop them in the field.

We have 1 dedicated day for training and assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Learn about potentional harmful substances. This Lantra accredited course is designed for beginners to enable you to work with pesticides effectively. Walk away from this course with the knowledge to start working with pesticides.

This course can be combined with the Lantra Pesticide Plugs course as an add on module.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Safely learn how to use this powerful piece of equipment. This course is designed for beginners or more experienced users to develop the basics and understand the techniques of using a Woodchipper. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge ready to develop out in the field.

We have 1 dedicated day for training and assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Brushcutters and strimmers are popular tools and work great in tricky terrains. This course is designed for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their current skills. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge, ready to develop in the field.

We allocate 1 day for training and assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Handheld Hedge Trimmers are an effective, flexible and versatile piece of equipment. This Lantra accredited course is designed for beginners to novices to learn all of the basics. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge to use in practice.

Number of candidates per course: 6

Often when working on trees, free-fall techniques will not cut it, this is where aerial tree rigging comes into play. This advance course will show you how to remove sections of trees safely. This course is designed for experienced Chainsaw users with climbing backgrounds. Walk away from this course ready to develop your newfound skills in the field.

There is 5 dedicated days for training for 1 day for assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

Chainsaws are powerful tools, it is essential to have training to use a chainsaw at height. This Lantra accredited course teaches you the skills and knowledge to prepare for the for Level 3 Award In Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques assessment. Please note that there are prerequisite that you must hold to complete this course.

There are 3 dedicated days for training and 1 day for assessment.

Number of candidates per course: 4

In this a Lantra accredited combined course learn how to maintain and use a Chainsaw, and then develop these skills to fell and process trees up to 380mm. This course is developed for beginners or novices to build on important basics. Walk away from this course ready to develop your newfound skills.
There are 5 dedicated days for training and 1 day for Assessment
Number of candidates per course: 4

A fully accredited first aid course approved by Qualsafe Awards. Designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with emergency first aid situations in the forestry/agricultural environment. Walk away with new skills that could be potentially life saving.

Number of candidates per course: 10

ROLO (Register of Land-based Operatives) was developed by BALI to raise the standards of health and safety and reduce risks and accidents throughout the industry. This course is designed for beginners in the land based sector to learn new skills. Walk away from this course with newfound knowledge that will help you progress on your role.

Number of candidates per course: 10