Forestry & Arboriculture
We have listed our available courses in this category below. Please click on a course for more information.
Groundwork Using a Rope & Harness
For anyone using ropes & a harness on steep embankments or other ground based use – some previous experience is preferable. Find out more
Hand Held Hedgetrimmer
For anyone using a Petrol Powered and hand held hedgetrimmer for work purposes. Find out more
Mobile Sawmill
For Anyone using or buying a Mobile Circular sawmill. Find out more
Pest Control
Persons wishing to undertake pest control predominantly in the land based and related industries. Lantra Awards training courses will equip you to provide a commercial pest control service. If your career ambitions are in this direction you should consider aspiring to the BPCA/RSPH Level 2 certificate in Pest Control. The courses offered by Lantra Awards cover the majority of the syllabus for this qualification. Find out more
Pesticides
Anyone using, or purchasing, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. Find out more
Pesticides – PA1 Refresher
It is recommended that anyone whose Pesticides training is more than 5 years old should undergo refresher training or anyone whose change of method or application or substances used or any change of major working practice should also undertake refresher training. Find out more
Planting
For anyone wishing to increase their knowledge and improve their techniques of Tree Planting Find out more
Powered Pole Pruners
Any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance that is or will be required to operate powered pole pruners. The course is designed to prepare candidates for assessment for NPTC Certificate of Competence unit CS 48. Find out more
Strimmer/Brushcutter
For anyone using a Strimmer and/or Brushcutter for work or leisure. Find out more
Stumpgrinder
Anyone using a stumpgrinder for work purposes Find out more
Tree Inspection – Professional
This is a course for experienced arboriculturalists with an in depth knowledge of tree science, tree health and tree ID and at least 5 years experience of tree survey and inspection. Find out more
Tree Inspection - Introduction
This course is designed to introduce arboriculture to those who have limited knowledge of how a tree functions and reacts to external pressures leading to a fuller understanding of the signs and symptoms that a tree presents so that a competent inspection may be carried out. It will introduce the topics below and will enable the candidates to develop an initial knowledge base that will form the basis of further reading, understanding and maybe, formal qualifications. Find out more
Tree Species Recognition & Identification
For anyone interested in learning more about trees - Almost entirely outdoors; most of the day will be spent looking at trees. Find out more
Woodchipper
For anyone using a Woodchipper for work purposes, either mounted, trailed or tracked. Find out more
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Other Courses Available
Roped Access
Post Hole Borer
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