Brushcutters and Trimmers (NPTC) 001421


  •  27 February 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who operate brushcutters and trimmers as part of their work. One-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use brushcutters and trimmers safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include health and safety, risk assessment, site preparation, machine maintenance, pre-start checks (more…)

Handheld Hedgecutter (NPTC) 001434


  •  6 March 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who operate handheld hedgecutters as part of their work, either in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture or forestry. One-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a handheld hedgecutter safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include pre-start checks (more…)

Ride on and Pedestrian Operated Mowers (NPTC) 001435


  •  13 March 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who operate mowers as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, greenkeeping and amenity use.  One-day training and assessment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate mowers safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.  Topics covered include pre-start checks, maintenance, (more…)

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (NPTC) 003920


  •  13 March 2025 - 14 March 2025
     9:15 am - 4:00 pm

2 days training plus assessment TBA This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. The 2 days training is designed to prepare candidates for their C&G NPTC assessment and provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely (more…)

Tree Survey and Inspection (Lantra Awards)


  •  20 March 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course is for individuals who may have a responsibility for trees as part of their work, eg Farmers and Landowners, Forest and Woodland Managers, Highway Inspectors and Park Rangers. One-day training on how to recognise and then report issues to an appropriate expert. Topics covered include health and safety, legal and safety implications of (more…)