Arborist working at height during training

TRAINING COURSES

Practical vegetation management training for arboriculture, forestry and grounds care. Delivered from established rural centres in Northamptonshire by instructors who work in the industry.

Practical training at height

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION BUILT ON EXPERIENCE

20+
Years Experience
5000+
Professionals Trained
Lantra
BALI

TRAINING PROCESS

Step 01

Find Your Course

Review our training courses to find the right level for your experience. We provide practical instruction for working arborists, forestry teams and grounds-care professionals.

Finding the right course
Step 02

Confirm Suitability

Speak with the VMT team. We verify course dates and ensure the training matches your certification requirements and current working level.

the team
Step 03

Booking & Payment

Secure your place. We handle invoicing directly with individuals or company accounts, ensuring administrative clarity before the course begins.

Booking and payment
Step 04

Preparation & Attendance

Receive detailed joining instructions, including required equipment lists and site details, so you arrive ready for practical instruction.

Preparation and attendance

OUR TRAINING CENTRES

Islip Training Centre

Located minutes from the A14 just outside Thrapston, with rural space for practical land based training.

Colpmans Farm, Islip, Kettering, NN14 3LT

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Boughton House

Set in the grounds of Boughton House in Kettering, with access to a working rural environment for practical training.

Grounds of Boughton House, Kettering

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WHAT THE INDUSTRY SAYS

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“Had some issues with doing an NPTC course because my pre req tickets were with Lantra rather then NPTC. I called up VMT to explain and they literally sorted everything out for me. Not to mention the training I received with VMT was brilliant. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of using.”
GabrielIndependent
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“Great to speak to Helen, she has helped no end with information regarding apprenticeships for our son once he leaves school.”
Katie MartinIndependant
the large classroom
“Top notch training. Lovely team and everything was planned well. The instructors delivered an excellent course passing on brilliant tips from their combined years of experience. Will be using VMT again soon. Thanks.”
Phillip GeogheganWillow Tree Services
the plant classroom
“Really enjoyed my training time at VMT, great instructors and the rest of the team were all friendly”
David MitchellIndependant
the skidsteer
“Fantastic trainers and assessors. Thank you so much to Helen, Andrea, Phil and Tom. Amazing facilities and forest to train in.”
Joseph McColeIndependant
tractor training
“What a great training day at VMT. I really enjoyed it and found it most informative”
Stephen HoggGreatwell Homes
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“Great training provider and good staff 👏 👍 👌”
Alan StephensCountryside Training Limited
Strimmer training
“Best service and teaching with the team at VMT.”
Mark EllittsIndependant
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“SHIRE TREES LIMITED have been using VMT for all our training since 2019 from following Phil Escritt the lead trainer. It's always a pleasure dealing with everyone at VMT, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for quality training. ”
James CantleShire Trees Limited
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“I have received excellent service from VMT. Andrea has always been helpful, with her prompt responses, excellent communication, and flexibility. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and the whole process is always straightforward. I would highly recommend.”
Anthony HarperBartlett
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“It was a pleasure to work with VMT, Andrea is so friendly and very thorough. She really helped me with my bookings; nothing was too much bother. We will definitely use them again and would highly recommend.”
Jakki MVP Plc Groundforce Training
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“VMT’s ability to provide top class training courses across a wide range of skill sets is vital to our business. Having a dedicated person booking our courses and understanding our needs makes the process of booking seamless. ”
Helen FishEM Pell & Partners Ltd.
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“VMT have provided training for our employees for many years. They provide valuable learning experiences for our employees to ensure that they are competently trained and can put their learning into practice at work. Thank you for your ongoing support!”
Gemma StirlingGreatwell Homes

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