Training Dates 2010
Chainsaws:
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenace & Cross Cutting (NPTC CS 30) |
15th &16th April |
19th April |
3 |
| 26th & 27th July |
28th July |
1 |
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| Basic Felling (NPTC CS 31) |
2nd - 4th March | 5th March |
FULL |
| Basic Chainsaw (NPTC CS 30 & 31) |
15th - 19th March |
22nd or 23rd March |
FULL |
| 12th - 16th April |
19th or 20th April |
2 |
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| 10th - 14th May |
17th or 18th May |
4 |
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| 14th - 18th June |
21st or 22nd June |
4 |
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| Basic Chainsaw Refresher | 12th - 14th April | N/A |
2 |
| Powered Pole Pruners (NPTC CS 48) |
TBC | Please Enquire | 6 |
Tree Climbing:
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue (NPTC CS 38) |
1st - 5th March |
8th or 9th March |
FULL |
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| 8th - 12th March |
15th or 16th March |
1 |
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| 19th - 23rd April |
27th April |
2 |
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| 24th - 28th May |
1st or 2nd June |
4 |
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| Use a chainsaw from a rope and harness (NPTC CS 39) |
6th March | 8th or 9th March |
FULL |
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| 13th March |
15th or 16th March | 1 |
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| 24th April |
27th April |
2 |
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| 29th May |
1st or 2nd June |
4 |
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| Crown Thinning & Reduction (NPTC CS 40) |
15th & 16th March |
17th or 18th March |
FULL |
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| Tree Dismantling Operations (NPTC CS 41) |
22nd - 26th March |
30th March |
2 |
Advanced Chainsaws:
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Medium Trees (NPTC CS 32) |
19th - 21st April |
22nd or 23rd April | 1 |
| 1st - 3rd June |
4th or 7th June |
4 |
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| Windblown Trees (NPTC CS 34 & 35) |
22nd April (CS 34) |
23rd April |
3 |
| 23rd April (CS 35) |
24th April |
4 |
Pesticides:
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Use of Pesticides (NPTC PA1) |
15th February |
17th February |
FULL |
| 6th April |
8th April |
4 |
|
| Hand Held Applicators (NPTC PA6A) |
16th February | 17th February | FULL |
| 7th April | 8th April | 4 |
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| Tractor/Atv Mounted Sprayer (PA2A) |
8th April |
9th April |
2 |
Lantra ITA (Integrated Training & Assessment):
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Tree Survey |
15th - 17th June |
N/A |
6 |
| Brushcutters |
12th March |
N/A |
FULL |
| 13th May |
N/A |
5 |
|
| Woodchippers |
19th March |
N/A |
2 |
| 9th June |
N/A |
4 |
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| Winching Vehicle Mounted |
14th May |
N/A |
3 |
| Abrasive Wheels |
Please Enquire |
N/A |
6 |
| Tractor Driving (Novice) |
29th - 31st March |
N/A |
1 |
| Professional 4 x 4 Driving |
7th & 8th June |
N/A |
4 |
| Pedestrian/Ride on Mowers |
Please Enquire | N/A |
4 |
Utility Arboriculture:
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA1 - Basic Electrical Knowledge |
21st & 22nd April |
23rd April |
6 Max |
| UA2 - Tree Work Operations |
27th - 28th April |
29th April |
4 Min & 6 Max |
| UA3/4 - Safety Documentation & Earths/Bonds |
20th May |
21st May |
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| UA5 - Site Survey | 4th - 6th May |
7th May |
4 Min & 6 Max |
LOLER (Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment):
| Course Title | Course Dates | Assessment Dates | No. of places available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresher - 1 day course |
TBC |
n/a |
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| Full - 3 day course |
TBC |
Please enquire |
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