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oakleaf terms and conditions
  1. Courses will be run in accordance with all current Industry best practices adhering to all H.S.E and Lantra/AFAG directives.
  2. All instructors employed by O.L.T.S. Ltd will have all relevant qualifications to instruct candidates for the particular course being attended.
  3. All handouts and accompanying information is compiled by Lantra Awards solely for the use of the candidate/s attending the specific course.
  4. Any candidate deemed by the instructor to be unable to perform the relevant training required will be asked to leave the course with no refund of the course fee.
  5. If during the progress of a course a candidate/s within the course group seriously breaches any of the guidelines in the opinion of the instructor then that person will be asked to leave the course with no refund of the course fee.
  6. O.L.T.S.Ltd will not accept any responsibility for any accident resulting from a candidate deliberately failing to observe and carry out laid down guidelines whilst attending a course.
  7. Any equipment used belonging to O.L.T.S.Ltd that is wilfully damaged or stolen whilst being used by a candidate/s will be charged to themselves or persons providing payment to the course at current replacement prices.
  8. All invoices for replacement of equipment will be paid in full within 7 days of date of invoice. If this does not occur O.L.T.S Ltd will be entitled to charge a rate of 2% interest per month on the outstanding amount until payment is received in full.
  9. If due to illness a candidate/s cannot attend a pre booked course full monies will be reimbursed or a rescheduling for a future course will be arranged. A valid medication certificate must be produced.
  10. Full payment for a particular course must be received by O.L.T.S.Ltd within 7 days of the date of booking. Company bookings must be made with an order number if immediate payment is not forthcoming. Credit cards, switch cards, cheques or direct BACS payments are acceptable. If payment has not been made the candidate/s will not be allowed to attend the course. No refund will be given for cancellation unless due to illness.
  11. If due to illness or other extenuating circumstances an instructor cannot attend, another instructor will be supplied if possible .If this is not possible O.L.T.S.Ltd reserve the right to cancel a course and either reimburse the full cost of the course or reschedule for a future date.
  12. All candidates will be supplied with relevant P.P.E (personal protective clothing). Candidates may supply their own as long as it is of a suitable standard If this is not produced at the start of the course the candidate/s will not be able to continue the course with no refund of the course cost.
  13. All chainsaws and climbing equipment will be supplied by O.L.T.S Ltd. Candidates may bring their own climbing kit and chainsaws. If the climbing equipment is more than 6 months old a relevant LOLER inspection certificate must be produced.
  14. All courses are undertaken under the presumption that candidates have the relevant C/S units required as a prerequisite for the particular C/S unit that training is being provided for. If on attendance it is found that the candidate/s does not have these units or the experience they will not be able to continue the course and there will be no refund.
  15. It is highly recommended that for C/S units involving the use of a chainsaw within a tree that the candidate/s has experience in relation to climbing experience.
  16. If a candidate is unable to attend the assessment on the day arranged by O.L.T.S. Ltd they will be required to make their own arrangements with the County provider. Mr Peter Cockrell. Landcare Training and assessment. 01295 750553.