This 4 week block course is designed for someone who would like a career in the arboricultural industry and can’t commit the time to our standard block course. We cannot promise you that you will be the fastest climber after this course but we will give you a great start into the tree climbing world. This course is intended to bring an inexperienced operator up to competent operator level, in the process becoming a real asset to an arborist company. Please note this course does not include Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm, this can be done at a later date, if required, or by joining the tree surgery 6 week block course instead. Most of your training & assessments in one go without wasting months or even years waiting for the next training course or assessment.
We will train you to over and above the following NPTC standards and will provide successful candidates with 7 City & Guilds/NPTC awards:
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2026
Our “Woodland Pioneers – an Introduction to coppicing” week-long course introduces you to coppicing and greenwood crafts, and to our 3-year coppicing apprenticeship scheme. This course will run from 24 – 28 August at Silverhelme Scout Camp, Silverdale, Lancashire. The course fee (which includes…
Date And Time: 28 April 2026 09:00 to 16:00 Graythwaite Estate, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF
This course will cover the practical application of forest operations to achieve stand transformation using resilient silvicultural systems. You will learn and share your own knowledge about the principles and practice of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in the context of estate woodland management.…
Our Foundation Degree in Wildlife Conservation course is based at our Kirkley Hall campus, and you will receive your timetable previous to starting your course.
Explore the fascinating world of wildlife conservation focusing on the protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems both in the UK and globally. Engage in critical discussions on ethical issues and the role of modern zoos in conservation efforts. Kirkley Hall’s zoo provides a unique opportunity…
Our Level 3 in Land and Wildlife Management (Adult) course is based at our Kirkley Hall campus, and you will receive your timetable previous to starting your course.
Pursue your passion for the environment and conservation with a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in countryside management. This course offers a blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on experience, focusing on the…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Myerscough College Open Day 18 April 2026
West Cumbria Volunteering Fair
