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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:
Friday 6th March 2026, 10am-3pm
Hedgerows are not (just) for keeping the livestock secure. Join Friends of the Lake District to discover the many ways hedges can benefit your farm, wildlife and the wider environment, and discuss what management approaches help them live up to their impressive potential, from planting all the way…
Tuesday 24th February 2026, 10am-4pm at a venue tbc in Eden Valley
An introductory session exploring the traditional landscape management technique of hedgelaying which is much in demand across different landscapes! Booking essential.
Tuesday 10th February 2026, 10am-4pm at CWT Brown Robin NR
An introductory session exploring the traditional woodland management technique of coppicing which creates forest products as well as benefiting biodiversity. Booking essential.
Friday 28th November 2025, 10am-1pm
A free session which looks at tree growing from the perspective of community tree nurseries: what is involved and the different approaches used to grow trees. Booking essential.
Lancaster University Campus Tours Dates throughout November
Kendal College Open Evening 4 December
Furness College Open Day 20 November
