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201/202 Chainsaw Course
Chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting & felling up to 380mm

(previously - CS30/31 ) Date: 23rd-27th May 2022
Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR
Pre-requisites: First Aid is highly recommended by the HSE, but not essential. Fantastic forestry course run in beautiful woodlands – hand picked by us for the ultimate learning experience! On this course you will learn legislation specific to chainsaw......More

Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
Unit 202

(previously - CS31) Date: 25th May - 27th May 2022
Location: TBC
This course follows on from chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting. Felling and processing trees is great fun, hard work and immensely rewarding. Time out in our beautiful woodlands is a perfect learning environment. You will be taught a variety of......More

Unit 207 Pole Saw

Date: 31st May 2022
Location: Broxtead
A comprehensive course that will enable you to use a pole powered pruner to its full potential safely and efficiently. Delivered by friendly instructors this course will help you hone the skills you need to advance your career in......More

Unit 304 Felling and Processing medium Trees over 380mm

(previously - 301 / CS32) Date: 6th-8th June 2022
Location: Broxtead
An interesting, detailed and exciting course that deals with the techniques required to safely fell trees over 380mm, including instruction in the safe use of winches which will benefit your felling techniques. Fantastic course that will bring your felling......More

309 Chainsaw from MEWP

(previously - 311 / CS47) Date: 9th -10th June 2022
Location: Broxtead
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Unit 203 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue

(previously - (previously CS38 & 206/306)) Date: 13th-17th June 2022
Location: Shrublands
This is a physically demanding, but hugely enjoyable course that will introduce you to a wide range of climbing equipment and techniques. You will learn how to access a tree using rope and harness, and aerial tree rescue operations,......More

Unit 204 Chainsaw from Rope and Harness

(previously - CS39 / 308) Date: 14th-15th June 2022
Location: Broxtead
Once you’ve honed your climbing skills, it’s time to move on to using a chainsaw. The key to working safely and efficiently is all in good work positioning, allowing your full attention to be focused on achieving accurate cuts.......More

First Aid and Forestry

Date: 27th-28th June 2022
Location: RST Earl Soham
There can be an emergency at your workplace at any time. If your employees are trained in providing first aid in these instances, they will be able to provide help quickly and save lives. Our first aid at work......More

UA 301 (Old UA1)
UA 301 Basic electrical Knowledge and site safety awareness.

(previously - UA1) Date: 30th June - 1st July 2022
Location: RST Earl Soham
UA 301 (UA1) City & Guilds level 3 Certificate of Competence in Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge Competitively priced basic electrical awareness course providing a gateway to the Utility Arboriculture industry. This course delivers a well-rounded body of learning......More

Unit 203
Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue

(previously - CS38 & 206/306) Date: 4th-8th July 2022
Location: Shrublands
This is a physically demanding, but hugely enjoyable course that will introduce you to a wide range of climbing equipment and techniques. You will learn how to access a tree using rope and harness, and aerial tree rescue operations,......More

Bali
ROLO Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness

Date: 12th August 2022
Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR
The ROLO Scheme (Register of Land-Based Operatives) was introduced to raise the standards of Health and Safety and reduce the risks and accidents throughout the industry for anyone who works in the Land based Sectors, it also encourages employers......More

PA1
Principles of safe handling and application of pesticides.

Date: 12th September 2022
Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR
Use pesticides safely and confidently Overview: Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture, But they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital. Our course is tailor-made for people responsible for......More

PA6A
Safe application of pesticides using hand held equipment on land

Date: 13th September 2022
Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR
This course is designed for all those involved in operating and maintaining hydraulic nozzle type knapsack sprayers on land only. Training takes place in classroom, plus outdoor environment for practical activity. Course Objectives: To enable course members to: Know the......More

Brushcutter / Strimmer Operations Training Course

Date: 21st September 2022
Location:
A course covering maintenance, cutting mechanisms and safe working practices. This course is relevant to many areas of land-based work, delivered by friendly instructors helping you take your skills to the next level!   State and comply with safety......More

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