Forestry & Arboriculture Training

Why do I need Forestry & Arboriculture training?

Used correctly, chainsaws and allied cutting equipment are very versatile tools with a variety of uses; in addition, aerial tree work is an essential part of arboricultural work. However, these activities are also potentially very dangerous; serious accidents can, and do, occur without proper training, or because operators have not kept their skills up to scratch.

Training is a legal requirement. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. Anyone working in or on trees is expected to hold a recognised certificate of competence. If you are self-employed, these regulations also apply to you.

The Courses

SGM’s courses, which are delivered by LANTRA Awards training providers, include a range of short courses in Forestry and Arboriculture and associated operations. Some courses involve “Integrated Training and Assessment” (ITA) and others are “Non-assessed”. The courses are grouped under the following headings:

Chainsaws

  • A complete chainsaw portfolio is available
  • Covering all ground-based chainsaw operations, for both occasional and professional use
  • Use of chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform
  • Pole pruners

Aerial Tree Work

  • Tree climbing and aerial rescue
  • Use of chainsaw from a rope and harness
  • Arboricultural pruning and dismantling operations

Arboriculture

  • Thorough examination of arboricultural equipment
  • Tree surveys and inspections: basic tree survey or 3 day professional tree survey
  • Arboricultural pruning and dismantling operations

Utility Arboriculture

  • A range of five courses to prepare candidates for assessment in the NPTC “UA Units”

Ground-based Arboriculture

  • Woodchippers
  • Stump grinders
  • Shredders
  • Firewood processors

Brushcutters/Trimmers

  • Trimmers
  • Brushcutters
  • Clearing Saws
  • Hedge trimmers

Prices are dependent on location and number of trainees, please call 0800 432 0440 for further details or email enquiries@sgm-uk.com