lantra vs nptc

[Easty]

Hi guys, really stupid question so please bear with me!

 

I am looking at booking my cs30/31 in the next month or 2 and have been looking at a range of courses near to me.

 

I am looking at doing a lantra course near to me and was simply wondering if there was any difference between the 2 providers, the only reason I ask is because a lot of jobs I have been looking at list "NPTC CS30/31" as a necessary qualification instead of "LANTRA CS30/31".

 

Does it actually matter or not, the only reason I ask is because I would like to find out before I part with any cash

 

Thanks!

[Bolt]

Hi guys, really stupid question so please bear with me!

 

I am looking at booking my cs30/31 in the next month or 2 and have been looking at a range of courses near to me.

 

I am looking at doing a lantra course near to me and was simply wondering if there was any difference between the 2 providers, the only reason I ask is because a lot of jobs I have been looking at list "NPTC CS30/31" as a necessary qualification instead of "LANTRA CS30/31".

 

Does it actually matter or not, the only reason I ask is because I would like to find out before I part with any cash

 

Thanks!

 

Lantra (currently) provide training courses.

 

NPTC (currently) do the assessing.

 

Having completed Lantra training (other trainers are available )

you would be expected to do an independant NPTC assessment.

 

 

 

(Currently)

[htb]

Hi

 

If you want to do further course in the future do NPTC as it is the norm prerequisite to move forward. Lantra used to be an on course assesment by the trainer, NPTC assesment is carried out by an independant assesor and not your trainer.

 

Hope this helps and is correct as this was how how it was when i did.

[TKF]

there's some additional options from September

 

Lantra Awards UK - New Forestry & Arboriculture Qualifications and Training Courses

[Easty]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I am taking a look at the new lantra qualifications now so will get in touc and take it from there!

 

Cheers!

[dervishcarving]

I did LANTRA training but NTPC assessment. Means i have a cert that is recognised by ALL the uk ... for now at least

[harvey b davison]

there's some additional options from September

 

Lantra Awards UK - New Forestry & Arboriculture Qualifications and Training Courses

 

So what is exactly changing and how will it affect everyone.

[Pommie]

The Lantra qualification will be recognised also when they are launched. The Lantra format will be (I understand) mirrored by the NPTC in the near future

[Easty]

Thanks for all the replies people - I did my CS30/31 this week and am doing the Lantra Brushwood Chipper next week, now just getting stuck in to as much as I can!

 

Thanks again

[Czlowiek Drzewo]

I spoke to lantra recently and they now offer assessments.