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SUMMARY:Chainsaw from a rope and harness - 7th May
DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw from a rope and harness. \nThe course is typically two days of training with one day of assessment from an independent Assessor. Within this course\, you will be climbing trees in accordance with best practice using appropriate equipment and then using a chainsaw within the tree from a rope and harness\, cutting branches using a mixture of handheld and free for techniques applying various different cuts. \nYou will also learn how to target prune\, ensuring that when you create a finishing cut\, the wound that is created does not cut into the branch by the colour of the tree\, and if pruned to a growth point on the tree\, it is to an acceptable size. \nYou also learn how to carry out an inspection of the tree\, looking for any major defects and also understand how to zone off your site for safety. \nFor this course\, you need qualifications in tree climbing and aerial rescue\, chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting timber\, and small tree felling up to 380mm \nThe price for this course\, including the assessment\, is £525.00+VAT per person\, and we have a maximum of four people on any course.
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/chainsaw-from-a-rope-and-harness-7th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T170000
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SUMMARY:City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Felling Small Trees up to 380mm - 11th May
DESCRIPTION:The Small Tree Felling course is designed for individuals who already hold a Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting qualification and wish to progress to felling trees with a maximum trunk diameter of 380mm. \nEach course is limited to a maximum of four candidates to ensure a high level of instruction and supervision. \nThe training course runs over three days\, followed by an independent assessment leading to a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence. \nCourse Overview \nDay One\nThe course begins at the Oakleaf Training Yard. The day focuses on: \n\nHealth and safety requirements\nLegal responsibilities associated with tree felling\nRisk assessment and hazard identification\nBest practice\, safety distances\, and environmental considerations\nUnderstanding the different types of felling cuts\, including when and why they are used\n\nCandidates will practice felling cuts multiple times using our purpose-built felling sockets. This allows you to refine techniques without the need for repeated tree clearance.\nYou will also practice: \n\nSnedding (removal of branches from a felled tree)\nCross-cutting timber – cutting timber into specified lengths\n\nAll practical training on day one takes place under cover in our chainsaw-constructed bays\, ensuring training continues regardless of weather conditions. \nDays Two and Three\nTraining moves to the woodland environment\, where candidates will: \n\nPractice deliberately hanging up trees\nLearn safe and effective techniques for recovering hung-up trees\nFell trees using appropriate methods\nProcess timber in line with site-specific requirements\n\nCourse Cost: The cost for training and assessment is £525.00 + VAT per person. \nEquipment you will need for the course: \n\nChainsaw boots Chainsaw trousers Forestry helmet\nChainsaw gloves\nChainsaw with maximum bar length of 16 inches\nMaintenance tools Personal first aid kit Chainsaw fuel 2 stroke mix 50-1 and chain oil\nFelling lever Timber tongs timber tape\n\nTraining on 11/13th May\, Assessment on the 16th
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/city-guilds-level-2-certificate-felling-small-trees-up-to-380mm-11th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
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UID:494-1779264000-1779296400@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:Utility Arboriculture Tree Species recognition\, growth characteristics and associated hazards City and Guilds Level 3 qualification number (0038-31) - 20th May
DESCRIPTION:This qualification is for someone looking to advance their career within into the utility arboriculture sector and currently hold the Basic electrical knowledge qualification. \nThis is classroom based and field trip based learning for one day and an additional day for an independent assessment. \nWithin this course you will learn who to identify the different species of trees from broad leaved to conifer species. Be able to identify some decay fungi which cause problems structurally. Be able to recognise and explain the different electrical pruning types of work carried out around the network. You will also learn about the different growth characteristics and associated hazards for trees. \nThere are a maximum of six people on a course at any one time. \nCost £275.00 + Vat per person \nAssessment TBC
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/utility-arboriculture-tree-species-recognition-growth-characteristics-and-associated-hazards-city-and-guilds-level-3-qualification-number-0038-31-20th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
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UID:511-1779264000-1779296400@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:Utility Aerial Tree Pruning City and Guilds level 3 qualification 0038-34 - 20th May
DESCRIPTION:This qualification is for people who hold city and guild certificates of competence chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting\, small tree felling\, basic electrical knowledge\, utility tree species recognition\, utility ground based pruning\, tree climb and aerial rescue and chainsaw from a rope and harness. \nThis is a one day training course where you will learn how to carry out how and when you can prune trees away from an over head conductor. you will also learn how to install ropes with utility rods and know how to prune branches away from live conductors and when the power should be switched off. \nEquipment needed – chainsaw PPE\, Chainsaw\, hand saw\, Utility rods and tree climbing equipment that has a current up to date inspection record via LOLER 98. \nCost £275 + VAT per person
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/utility-aerial-tree-pruning-city-and-guilds-level-3-qualification-0038-34-20th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
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UID:409-1779264000-1779987600@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:Aerial tree rigging - 20th May
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for people who hold the qualifications tree climb and aerial rescue\, chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting timber\, small tree felling up to 380mm and chainsaw from a rope and harness. \nThis course is for people who have been regularly climbing using a chainsaw in a tree for at least 1-2 years and are looking to take the next step into dismantling trees and also being able to remove tree material\, lowering them safely to the ground using a series of lowering and dismantling techniques. \nThe course is run over 3 days\, with an additional day for an independent assessment for a City and Guilds certificate of competence. \nYou will learn how to calculate the weight of your timber being lowered down on your equipment. Have an understanding of the type of weight your equipment can safely use to lower timber and branches\, and also calculate the peak load of what your equipment and the forces applied to your rigging points. \nThe maximum number of candidates per course is 4\, and only 2 people can be assessed on any one day. \n20-22nd May – Assessment 28/29nd May
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/aerial-tree-rigging-20th-may/
LOCATION:Devon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
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UID:497-1779350400-1779382800@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:Utility Ground Based Pruning Level 3 City and Guilds qualification number (0038-32) - 21st May
DESCRIPTION:This is a course for anyone looking to advance their career in utility arboriculture who currently hold the city and guilds qualifications basic electrical knowledge and Utility tree species recognition\, growth characteristics  and associated hazards. \nWithin this course you will learn how to use and inspect utility rods so that they are fit for purpose. How to handle them safely and know how to cut vegetation away form the live and dead utility network with them using various tools and attachment. \nYou will also have an understanding of when to work with the network live and when to cut and work with the network dead so you can work safely on site. \nThis course will have a maximum of 4 people per course and you will need a set of utility rods a minimum of 6. A rod bag. Attachments for the rods\, a hook\, saw head\, and pruning head with insulators on the pull cord a minimum of 2. \nCost £275.00 + Vat per person \nAssessment date TBC
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/utility-ground-based-pruning-level-3-city-and-guilds-qualification-number-0038-32-21st-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
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SUMMARY:Utility Arboriculture assisted tree felling city and guilds Qualification number 0038-35 - 22nd May
DESCRIPTION:This qualification is for people who hold city and guild certificates of competence chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting\, small tree felling\, basic electrical knowledge\, utility tree species recognition\, utility ground based pruning. \nThis is a one day training course where you will learn how to carry out a rope assisted tree fell on trees with a diameter of up to 380mm. you will also learn how to install ropes with utility rods and know how to set up the fell assist system. \nEquipment needed – chainsaw PPE\, Chainsaw\, Utility rods and fell assist equipment. \nCost £275 + VAT per person.
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/utility-arboriculture-assisted-tree-felling-city-and-guilds-qualification-number-0038-35-22nd-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
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UID:523-1779868800-1779901200@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safe use of a brushwood chipper - 27th May
DESCRIPTION:This is a one day training course for people looking to people to be able to use a brushwood chipper safely on site.  This is a city and guild non independent qualification 0020-61. \nWithin the course you will learn what PPE to wear when using a brushwood chipper the dangers around using these types of machinery. The legislation surrounding these pieces of machinery. You will also learn basic maintenance with the machinery and how to operate safely. \nThe cost of the course including city and guilds registration is £250 + VAT \nThe maximum number of people per course is 6 and the minimum age to operate a chipper is 16years old.
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/safe-use-of-a-brushwood-chipper-27th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094154
CREATED:20260506T195741Z
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SUMMARY:Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting - 28th May
DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting  \nThis course is designed for individuals who use\, or intend to use\, chainsaws within the forestry or land-based industries\, including landowners and those seeking to develop new skills or obtain a recognised qualification for insurance purposes.  \nTo ensure a high standard of instruction and close supervision\, each course is limited to a maximum of four candidates.  \nThe course is delivered over three days\, followed by an independent assessment\, leading to a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence.  \nCourse Content  \nDay One\nParticipants will cover health and safety requirements\, relevant legislation\, and industry best practice for chainsaw use. Training includes stripping down a chainsaw to understand its components\, routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation\, safe fuelling procedures\, and an introduction to battery-powered equipment.  \nDay Two\nTraining focuses on personal protective equipment (PPE)\, including what must be worn when operating a chainsaw. Participants will also learn about the properties of timber\, potential hazards when cutting wood\, and the correct cutting techniques to ensure safe cross-cutting operations.  \nAll maintenance training is carried out in our purpose-built workshop\, and all cutting exercises take place in covered cross-cutting bays\, allowing training to proceed safely regardless of weather conditions.  \nCost  \nThe total cost for training and assessment is £475.00 + VAT.  \nRequired Equipment  \nParticipants must bring the following equipment:  \n\nChainsaw boots \n\n\nChainsaw gloves \n\n\nChainsaw trousers \n\n\nForestry helmet \n\n\nChainsaw (maximum bar length of 16 inches) \n\n\nMaintenance tools\, including round and flat files for chain maintenance\, combi spanner\, star drive\, etc. \n\n\nPersonal first aid kit \n\n\nChainsaw fuel (2-stroke mix 50:1) and chain oil \n\n  \nIf you are experiencing difficulty sourcing any of the required equipment\, please contact us and we will do our best to assist. 
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/chainsaw-maintenance-and-cross-cutting-28th-may/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000
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UID:502-1780300800-1780678800@www.oakleaftraining.co.uk
SUMMARY:City & Guilds Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Course – 1st June
DESCRIPTION:The City & Guilds Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue course is designed for individuals seeking to develop the essential skills required for safe and effective climbing and aerial rescue operations within arboriculture. Suitable for those working in tree care\, landscaping\, or forestry\, this qualification is recognised across the UK and Ireland and demonstrates competence in both practical and safety aspects of tree work.  \nThe maximum number of candidates per course is four.  \nCourse objectives   \n\nTo provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills for climbing trees using recognised techniques.\nTo ensure participants can carry out aerial rescue operations safely and efficiently. \nTo promote best practices in health and safety\, risk assessment\, and equipment handling. \nTo prepare candidates for assessment in accordance with City & Guilds standards. \n\n  \nThe course typically spans over 5 days and consists of both theoretical and practical components\, with an independent assessment on the 6th day.   \nDuring this course\, you will learn how to climb a tree in line with best practices and how to move about the tree with use of climbing ropes and how to perform aerial rescues to get casualties out of the trees safely\, you will also learn how to use climbing spikes on stems of trees which is a necessity when it comes to climbing in the industry.   \nCost is £900 + VAT per person  \nEquipment needed :\nClimbing helmet with chinstrap\nMetal toe capped boots\nNon snag clothing   \nTree climbing equipment included within the course. 
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/city-guilds-level-2-tree-climbing-and-aerial-rescue-course-1st-june/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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