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Forestry and Arboriculture

Forestry, estate maintenance and conservation activities involves knowledge and use of a wide range of tools and skills.

The courses provide appropriate training in forestry and ground care equipment such as chainsaws, brushcutters and mowers.

Native ARB Personal Bleed Kit + Tuffcuts

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.

LANTRA Awards Technical Using a Powered Pole Saw Pruner Course

Our one-day LANTRA Awards training course will provide attendees with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that they are not only confident when using a Powered Pole Saw Pruner but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines.

Felling and Processing Trees Course Up to 380mm

This Level 2 Felling and Processing Trees training course and assessment will provide successful candidates with the relevant licence proving competence, knowledge and the ability to fell and process trees up to 380mm, as well as understanding the current legislation.

LANTRA Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross cutting Course

Our two-day LANTRA Awards training course will provide attendees with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that they are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines.

LANTRA Woodchipper Course

This one day hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

LANTRA Chainsaw Cross Cutting & Maintenance Refresher Course

Our one-day LANTRA Awards refresher course will provide attendees with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that they up to date with all relevant health and safety guidelines

Lantra Professional Tree Inspection – Refresher Course

Staying on top of the latest developments in your chosen profession is vital. Our one-day LANTRA, non-assessed training course to refresh your tree inspection skills will do just that. It's ideal for anyone who has previously successfully completed the Professional Tree Inspection course.

LANTRA Technical Award in Professional Tree Inspection Course (PTI)

Our three-day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training at an advanced level for competent arboriculturists. This will enable you to identify defects from ground level, from a climbed inspection or inspection aided by the use of a Mobile Elevated Working Platform

LANTRA Planting and Establishing Woodlands Course

Our one day LANTRA course is specifically aimed at preventing new plantations from failing. This hands on practical course will ensure that candidates understand the importance of pre-planting care, site preparation, planting methods and aftercare. The course is particularly valuable for landowners or professionals overseeing planting projects. The practical knowledge gained will help candidates check that contractors undertake this important work diligently. 

Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry (EFAW+F)

Our one day EFAW+F course includes demonstrations and hands-on practical training, teaching candidates about the different first aid techniques. On completing the course each attendee will leave with a First Response three-year first aid qualification recognised by the Forestry Commission.

LANTRA Technical Award in Basic Tree Survey and Inspection

Identifying hazardous trees is a vital part of a number of jobs, from park rangers to estate workers. Our training is designed to help you recognise and then report issues to an appropriate expert. It's a basic one-day course to give you the knowledge to be able to identify potential hazards.

LANTRA Hand Held Hedge Trimmer

Our one-day LANTRA training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a hand held hedge trimmer.

LANTRA Brushcutters and Trimmers Course

Our one day LANTRA Awards training course will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Once you have successfully carried out this course you will receive a LANTRA certificate of Competence is recognised by the HSE.

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