Assess situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services Carry out cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Place a casualty in the recovery position and know when to use this position Know when and how to use the spinal injury recovery position Clear obstructed airways Control severe bleeding Recognise and treat shock, head injuries, major illness, sprains, dislocations... 

This one day course covers operational techniques, safe use, routine maintenance including sharpening, and long and short handle machines. Suitable for commercial and domestic use. Participants will not be allowed to start the course without steel toe capped boots or shoes and work clothes which provide full cover for arms and legs.     Total Cost £350 (course fee £230, NPTC registration... 

This course is designed for people who operate brushwood chippers in a work-based environment. The course focuses on  health & safety procedures, maintain and use your chipper effectively via various techniques. Brushwood Chipper Operations Total Cost £450 (course fee £280, NPTC registration and assessment fee £135, equipment hire fee £35) A security deposit is required for the use of college... 

This course is for those wishing to operate a chainsaw from a rope and harness. Two consecutive days training to NPTC standard, followed by a one day NPTC assessment (to be arranged). Participants must hold CS30, CS31 and CS38 certification before applying for this course. Course Duration: 2 days CS39 Total Cost £631 (course fee £470, NPTC registration and assessment fee £126, equipment hire fee... 

Combined CS30/31 (5 days) – covers both CS30 and CS31 during a 5 day training course. CS30: Routine maintenance required for petrol driven chainsaws in workshop and field conditions including safe starting procedures and pre-work checks also the cross-cutting and stacking of timber produce. CS31: Felling and processing of small trees whose effective diameter at felling height is between 200 mm... 

Capel Manor College offers an extensive selection of short courses in Horticulture and Arboriculture. Ranging from basic tree climbing techniques to chainsaw training and tractor driving (to name just a few), these courses are designed to provide specialist training and skills updating you or your employees to bring them in-line with rigorous industry standards. All courses are run by qualified instructors,... 

This core unit covers the routine maintenance required for petrol driven chainsaws in workshop and field conditions including safe starting procedures and pre-work checks, on site preparation and also the cross-cutting and stacking of timber produce. Two consecutive days training to NPTC standard, followed by a one day NPTC assessment (to be arranged). The module requires reading and interpreting of... 

The following vacancies have been posted on the National Apprenticeship website. You will see a brief description of the vacancy below but to find out more details and to apply for the position please visit the National Apprenticeship Service website, www.apprenticeships.org.uk Please note: You need to Register to view and apply for vacancies online. Registration is FREE.  Read More →

The Government is very committed to the expansion of the apprenticeship scheme as it is seen as an important training programme to deliver future skills for business. However, whilst the cost of apprenticeship training is free to employers, if they employ an apprentice aged 16-18, there is a requirement for an employer contribution for all other age groups. Capel Manor College recognise that this... 

Qualifications Offered Pesticides Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides This is a legally required qualification by the Control of Pesticide Regulations for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis. It is divided into 13 units. Unit PA1 is the foundation unit covering legislation through the approved code of practice. It is a computer based multiple choice assessments. Candidates...