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Short Training Courses

(10 day consecutive maximum)
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Practical Countryside Skills involving machinery

Typical courses include: chainsaw certification, brush cutter and sprayer certification, MIDAS type driving courses. 

Practial skills courses eg hedgelaying are on another page.

Course looking at the theory behind these employing these techniques are another page.

First aid and health and safely type courses have a separate page.

 

Autumn / Winter 2011/12   

CS30 Maintenance & Cross-cutting    3 days

Eartham, other Sussex venues could be arranged, BTCV.   Contact: 01403 730572, s.meyer@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/equalsse

Two-day hands on training on safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws. NPTC CS30 assessment on third day. We can provide specialist PPE and chainsaws if required, on payment of refundable deposit to cover damage. Maximum 4 students per course.

CS31 - Felling & processing small trees    4 days

Eartham, other Sussex venues could be arranged, BTCV.   Contact: 01403 730572, s.meyer@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/equalsse

Three-day hands on training with experienced instructor with NPTC assessment on 4th day. Maximum 4 students per course. Specialist PPE and equipment can be supplied. Candidates must already hold NPTC CS30 ticket.

 

February 2012

16/02/2012    Introduction to Tree Felling using Hand Tools    1 day

Hampstead Cemetery, BTCV London.   Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk

Learn the theory and safety aspects of felling trees with hand tools, and then put the theory into practice! 

20/02/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

20/02/2012    CS40/41    5 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

22/02/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Gunnersbury Park,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

27/02/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,   Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

27/02/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

28/02/2012    Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training    1 day

Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

29/02/2012    A Practioner's Guide to Visual Tree Assessment training    1 day

Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

 

March 2012

01/03/2012    Mowers    2 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

05/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

05/03/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

06/03/2012    PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides & PA6 Hand Held Applicators    4 days

Dorking, Surry, Land Skills Training Ltd.   Contact: 01306 876404, office@landskillstraining.co.uk, www.landskillstraining.co.uk

Course 3 days / Assessment 1 day. Course Fee: £320, NPTC Fees:  £200

07/03/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

08/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

12/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

12/03/2012    CS31    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

13/03/2012    Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training    1 day

Guildford, Surrey, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

14/03/2012    A Practioner's Guide to Visual Tree Assessment training    1 day

Guildford, Surrey, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

15/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Horsenden,   Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

15/03/2012    CS39    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

15/03/2012    QTRA Licensed User Update (Intermediate) Training    1 day

Guildford, Surrey, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

19/03/2012    NPTC CS30 & CS31 Chainsaw Maintenance & Felling Small Trees    5 days

Brackenhurst Campus. Southwell, Nottingham Trent University.   Contact: 01636 817050, julie.freer@ntu.ac.uk, www.ntu.ac.uk/environment

This is a five day training course designed for beginners. Tuition covers the regular operator maintenance required for rear handled chainsaws in workshop and field conditions. It will cover the necessary theory and practical skills required to enable felling small trees up to 380mm in diameter. 

19/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

19/03/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

20/03/2012    Trimmer & Brushcutter Maintenance & Operation (Lantra Awards Integrated Training Assessment) Experienced Operator *    1 day

Dorking, Surry, Land Skills Training Ltd.   Contact: 01306 876404, office@landskillstraining.co.uk, www.landskillstraining.co.uk

1 day Lantra Awards ITA (for trainees with some experience)£180 inc. Lantra fees (client to supply/hire machine)

21/03/2012    Professional Tree Inspection    3 days

Wokingham, Berkshire, Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

Non residential Lantra Awards accredited refresher training course for experienced arboriculturists making the fianl decision on tree safety issues. £474 member £540 non-member.

21/03/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days   

Gunnersbury Park,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

22/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

24/03/2012    Scything for Beginners    1 day

Assington, Suffolk, Assington Mill.   Contact: 01787 229955, info@assingtonmill.com, www.assingtonmill.com

For those who know the technique, scythes are much more pleasant to use than strimmers, especially the Austrian model that you will be using.  Come and spend a day learning how it’s done.  Leader:  David Mason £65 inc. all refreshments.

26/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

26/03/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

27/03/2012    Lantra Basic Tree Inspection    1 day

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

28/03/2012    Lantra Professional Tree Inspection     3 days

Enfield,Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

28/03/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

29/03/2012    CS30    2 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

April 2012

02/04/2012    Lantra ITA Chainsaw    4 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

10/04/2012    Brushwood Chipper    1 day

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

11/04/2012    Brushcutting    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

16/04/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

16/04/2012    CS38    5 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

16/04/2012    Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-Cutting & Felling Small Trees - NPTC CS30/CS31    6 days

Dorking, Surry, Land Skills Training Ltd.   Contact: 01306 876404, office@landskillstraining.co.uk, www.landskillstraining.co.uk

Course 5 days / Assessment 1 day. Course Fee: £523, NPTC Fees: £227

17/04/2012    Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training    1 day

Chorley, Lancashire, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

18/04/2012    A Practioner's Guide to Visual Tree Assessment training    1 day

Chorley, Lancashire, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

18/04/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

19/04/2012    QTRA Licensed User Update (Intermediate) Training    1 day

Chorley, Lancashire, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

23/04/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

23/04/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

23/04/2012    CS38    5 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

24/04/2012    Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training    1 day

Exeter, Devon, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

25/04/2012    A Practioner's Guide to Visual Tree Assessment training    1 day

Exeter, Devon, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

25/04/2012    Professional Tree Inspection (Lantra)    3 days

Dorking, Surry, Land Skills Training Ltd.   Contact: 01306 876404, office@landskillstraining.co.uk, www.landskillstraining.co.uk

3 days inc. assessment. Course Fee: £425, (incudes light lunch)

 30/04/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

May 2012

01/05/2012    Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training    1 day

Cambridge, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

02/05/2012    A Practioner's Guide to Visual Tree Assessment training    1 day

Cambridge, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd.   contact: 01625 618999, admin@qtra.co.uk, www.qtra.co.uk

08/05/2012    CS30    2 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

09/05/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

10/05/2012    CS39    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

14/05/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

14/05/2012    CS38    5 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

16/05/2012    Hedgetrimmers    1 day

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

16/05/2012    Professional Tree Inspection    3 days

Illminster, Somerset, Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

Non residential Lantra Awards accredited refresher training course for experienced arboriculturists making the fianl decision on tree safety issues. £474 member £540 non-member.

17/05/2012    Lantra Basic Tree Inspection    1 day

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

17/05/2012    Mowers    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

19/05/2012    Home Chainsaw    2 days

Bodfari, Denbigh, Woodland Skills Centre.   Contact: 01745 710626, enquiries@woodlandskillscentre.co.uk, www.woodlandskillscentre.co.uk

During this course an experienced local forestry worker will cover the construction and maintenance of a chainsaw including sharpening the chain, cross-cutting logs and felling small diameter trees. You must have your own chainsaw and appropriate protective chainsaw clothing – helmet, visor and ear defenders, gloves, trousers and boots. Cost £110 Deposit £55

21/05/2012    CS30    2 days

Enfield,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

21/05/2012    CS30    2 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

23/05/2012    CS31    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

23/05/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Gunnersbury Park, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

24/05/2012    CS30    2 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses    

28/05/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

30/05/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

June 2012

11/06/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

11/06/2012    CS38    5 days

Crystal Palace,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

14/06/2012    Tractor Driving    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

18/06/2012    CS38    5 days

Horsenden,  Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

18/06/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

20/06/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

25/06/2012    CS30    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

26/06/2012    Professional Tree Inspection Retake    1 day

Standish, Gloucestershire, Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

A retake of the Professional Tree Inspection exam. Only available to previous candidates. £126 member £150 non member.

27/06/2012    CS31    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

July 2012

02/07/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

09/07/2012    CS38    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

11/07/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

11/07/2012    Professional Tree Inspection    3 days

Bedfordshire, Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

Non residential Lantra Awards accredited refresher training course for experienced arboriculturists making the fianl decision on tree safety issues. £474 member £540 non-member.

14/07/2012    Home Chainsaw    2 days

Bodfari, Denbigh, Woodland Skills Centre.   Contact: 01745 710626, enquiries@woodlandskillscentre.co.uk, www.woodlandskillscentre.co.uk

During this course an experienced local forestry worker will cover the construction and maintenance of a chainsaw including sharpening the chain, cross-cutting logs and felling small diameter trees. You must have your own chainsaw and appropriate protective chainsaw clothing – helmet, visor and ear defenders, gloves, trousers and boots. Cost £110 Deposit £55

16/07/2012    Combined CS30/31    5 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

23/07/2012    CS30    2 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

25/07/2012    CS31    3 days

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

August 2012

08/08/2012    Pesticides (PA1/PA6A)    3 days   

Enfield, Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

October 2012

31/10/2012    CS32    3 days    Enfield,

Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

 

November 2012

07/11/2012    Professional Tree Inspection    3 days

Wokingham, Berkshire, Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

Non residential Lantra Awards accredited refresher training course for experienced arboriculturists making the final decision on tree safety issues. £474 member £540 non-member.

 

December 2012

11/12/2012    Professional Tree Inspection Retake    1 day

Standish, Gloucestershire Arboricultural Association.   Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training

A retake of the Professional Tree Inspection exam. Only available to previous candidates. £126 member £150 non member.

 

Regular Basis

NPTC - PA1 Foundation Module & PA6A Knapsack Sprayer    3 days

Maidstone or Countrywide for groups, Ian Gower Associates.   Contact: 07946 525298 / 01622 675130, ian@pesticides-safety-training.co.uk, www.pesticides-safety-training.co.uk

This 3 day course includes the PA1 assessment. The practical PA6A assessment is held on a separate occasion & lasts 1½ hours. Courses are for a maximum of 8 people & they are run regularly throughout the year in Maidstone & on-site anywhere in the UK for groups of people.

     

ad hoc

CS30/31: Refresher course    3 days

Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

CS 37: Breakdown of medium sized broad leaved crowns max recommended guide bar length 380mm    2 days

Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

CS 45: Arboricultural ground worker    2 days

Capel Manor College.   Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

Field Crop Spraying: Module (PA2A) Boom Sprayer    2 days

Capel Manor College, Contact: 08456 122 122 extension 245, shortcourses@capel.ac.uk, www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

NPTC Pesticide Certificate of Competence - Foundation Module PA1    1 day

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.   Contact: Lisa Chapman 01952 815300

NPTC Pesticide Certificate of Competence - Application Modules   

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.   Contact: Lisa Chapman 01952 815300

Tractor Driving NPTC Certificate - M01   

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.   Contact: 01952 815324

BASIC Tractor Driving & Handling Course     Newport, Shropshire

Harper Adams University College.   Contact: 01952 815324

Practical Driver Training (preparing for D1 minibus driving licence)

Stirling, c-n-do Scotland.   Contact: 01786 445703, margaret@cndoscotland.com, www.cndoscotland.com

Train & assess for MiDAS Certificate

Stirling, c-n-do Scotland.   Contact: 01786 445703, margaret@cndoscotland.com, www.cndoscotland.com

Tractor Driving & Handling for Young People    2 days

Bicton College, Bicton College.   Contact: 01395 562387, shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk, www.bicton.ac.uk

Practical course held during school holidays for young people who want to learn safe ways to operate a wide range of modern tractors. Includes: H&S, driver & passenger safety, tractor controls, daily maintenance, hitching/unhitching, manoeuvring with & without trailers, operating hydraulics.

LOLER

Bicton College, Bicton College.   Contact: 01395 562387, shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk, www.bicton.ac.uk

Make sure your equipment is up to standard. Includes: a full inspection of your climbing equipment to LOLER standards & a certificate.

Woodchippers    2 days

Bicton College, Bicton College.   Contact: 01395 562387, shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk, www.bicton.ac.uk

Stump Grinders    2 days

Bicton College, Bicton College.   Contact: 01395 562387, shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk, www.bicton.ac.uk

Guidance & instruction in correct stump grinder operation. Includes: learning how to use a Stump Grinder safely & receive the NPTC certificate in Stump Grinder use. Essential for ground staff in the arboriculture & associated industries.

Brushcutter    3 days

Bicton College, Bicton College.   Contact: 01395 562387, shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk, www.bicton.ac.uk

Guidance & instruction in correct brushcutter operation. Includes: learning how to use a Brushcutter safely & receive the NPTC certificate in Brushcutter use. Essential for ground staff in the arboriculture & associated industries. shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk www.bicton.ac.uk

    

Please contact for details

Chainsaw maintenance for domestic Users     1 day

Essex, Writtle College.    Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Woodchipper Operations (Lantra Awards)    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.  Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

LOLER Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment (NPTC)    4 days

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

All Terrain Vehicles (Lantra Awards)    2 days

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Horticultural Machinery Induction    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Landscape Machinery Induction    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Commercial Trailer Towing    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

PA4 Pesticide Application Granular Application - Mounted or Trailed (NPTC)    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Tractor Driving & Operation Refresher (Lantra Awards)    1 day

Essex, Writtle College.   Contact: 01245 424286/7, www.writtle.ac.uk

Basic Tractor Driving (not DVLA)    2 days

Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire College.   Contact: 01926 318292, teallen@warkscol.ac.uk, www.warwickshire.ac.uk

This course provide the knowledge required to pass the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving & Related Operations test (which can be sat on a separate day).

PA2 - Tractor Mounted Sprayers (with optional NPTC qualification)    1 day

Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire College.   Contact: 01926 318292, teallen@warkscol.ac.uk, www.warwickshire.ac.uk

Course aims to provide learners with the knowledge to successfully pass the NPTC Certificate in Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides test (which can be taken on a separate day).

 

 

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