Handheld Hedgecutter (C&G NPTC) 0014-34


  •  12 March 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut hedges to the capacity of the machine. (more…)

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (C&G NPTC) 0039-20


  •  12 March 2026 - 13 March 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

2 days training plus assessment Friday 20 March This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  2 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

Ride on or Pedestrian Operated Mowers (C&G NPTC) 0014-35


  •  19 March 2026
     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-use checks, maintenance, identification (more…)

Felling Trees up to 380mm (C&G NPTC) 0039-21


  •  7 April 2026 - 10 April 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

4 days training plus assessment Monday 13 April This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. 4 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

Tree Survey and Inspection (Lantra Awards)


  •  7 April 2026
     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 designed to help you recognise and then report issues to an appropriate expert.  Topics covered include health and safety, risk assessment, legal framework (more…)