PA1- Foundation Module This module is necessary for anyone involved with pesticide use. Topics covered include legislation, pesticide preparation, record keeping, environmental safety pesticides labels and regulations. This is all in compliance with regulations and directives from the Health & Safety Executive. Calculations and interpreting information is an integral part of the training. PA6... 

This course aims to provide specific tree inspection training at an advanced level for competent arboriculturists to enable them to identify defects from ground levels, from a climbed inspection or inspection aided by the use of a Mobile Elevated Working Platform. It is aimed at experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science and who should... 

This two day course is for experienced operators and covers routine maintenance, operational techniques and safe use. The course is 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 £450 (course fee £300, NPTC registration and assessment fee... 

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... 

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... 

Three consecutive days training to NPTC standard followed by one days’ NPTC assessment (to be arranged). This course is for anyone required to felling trees larger than the guide bar length. Some topics covered include: • Health and Safety • Assess trees for hazards and risks • Techniques and aids to taken down trees • Handle and stack timber • Take down of trees using a winch The module... 

This course is for those wishing to climb trees and perform aerial rescue. Topics covered include: regulations, industry best practice, climbing equipment, access and movement techniques within trees to achieve work positions are all included in this course. Five consecutive days training to NPTC standard, followed by a one day NPTC assessment (to be arranged). Course Duration: 5 days CS38 Total Cost... 

This course is for those anticipating working in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboriculture activities and likely to be felling trees up to 15” (380mm) in diameter. Three consecutive days training to NPTC standard, followed by a one day NPTC assessment (to be arranged). The module requires reading and interpreting of information such as safety instructions and technical knowledge and... 

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... 

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