By choosing EMSC for your training you are helping The East Malling Trust, contribute to the advancement of science for public benefit, primarily through the support of research and development in horticulture and agriculture.
Effective training is an essential requirement for ensuring tree work is carried out both safely and efficiently. All workers must be adequately trained and competent to carry out their job safely. To find out what the HSE say click here.
EMSC can supply training for any of the LANTRA or NPTC City & Guilds Forestry and Arboriculture qualifications. This is carried out by fully qualified and experienced LANTRA and NPTC City & Guilds trainers and assessors. We work in partnership with these trainers and assessors and use various training venues throughout the South East. We can also provide training at our site, please contact us to discuss this with us.
The most popular courses we offer are listed below, but please contact us if you cannot see what you need, as we will try to arrange dates and training to suit your requirements.
Our basic one day Tree Inspection Course aims to provide you with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.
Read moreThis 2 day course covers all the theory needed to use and keep a chainsaw running safely, with sessions covering saw chain, guide bar, and power unit maintenance.
Read moreThis course combines the chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting course with the felling of trees up to 380mm to produce a comprehensive and intensive course over 5 days.
Read moreThis 4 day course is for people who already hold the chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting certificate of competence and would like to train to fell trees up to 380mm.
Read moreThis 3 or 4 day course will instruct on the directional felling of trees over 380mm using a chainsaw
Read moreThis course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue.
Read moreThis course combines the tree climbing and rescue course with the use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness course,to produce comprehensive training over 6 days.
Read moreThis course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques.
Read moreThis qualification will enable you to prove your expertise in using a pole pruner. and show your ability to meet licence-to-practise standards.
Read moreThis course is essential if you use a stumpgrinder in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries.
Read moreLevel 3 Award in Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Lifting Equipment.
Read moreOur course will teach you how to operate a woodchipper safely and with confidence.
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