From 2026, there is a change to the minimum standards of qualification required to purchase and use professional rodenticide. The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) code of best practice states that competence must be proved through the completion of…
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What do you need?
‘What do I need for this?’ (followed by a photo) is not an usual message to receive. And one that we received yesterday. A new contract or a new piece of kit are key drivers for training and development. The…
The Whys and Hows of Refreshers.
Accredited qualifications last a lifetime, whether they be from NPTC or Lantra but the HSE recommends that all chainsaw and climbing qualifications are refreshed every 3 years for an occasional user and every 5 for frequent user. Many contractors extend…
We’re going digital!
Did you know that you can download your Lantra skills cards directly to your phone? Every year Lantra provide thousands of plastic skills cards that fill up your wallet, in a bid to reduce waste and provide a more environmentally…
Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund Reopens
The eagerly anticipated Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund has now reopened with a wider range of courses added to the already extensive link. With courses such as climbing, LOLER and all levels of Tree Inspection listed there is plenty...
Aerial Rescue Operations Refreshers
Refreshing this key skill is recommended by the HSE every 3-5 years. We are pleased to be able to offer both Lantra Accredited Refreshers and in house simulated rescue situation development and practice. Why provide more regular opportunities? To ensure…