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We ditto this. We provide the Lantra course for pedestrian mowers here on the Devon Cornwall border. So use the quoted link above to find your nearest provider. Lynher Training

Continued Professional development such as: Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees - 25th May 2018 - Lanhydrock Memorial Hall, Cornwall. (A training day produced by the VETree Project and facilitated by Tim Kellett.) A ONE-DAY CPD COURSE FOR ARBORISTS, ECOLOGISTS, LANDOWNERS, TREE SURVEYORS, FORESTERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LAND MANAGERS WHO ARE IN A POSITION TO HELP PROTECT TREES OF SPECIAL VALUE. This course will help you recognise the special characteristics and biodiversity of veteran [and ancient] trees, how they can live so long and what might threaten them. You will learn some principles and techniques for their surveying and long-term protection and management. COURSE FEE £140 Places are limited to 16. Contact Tim Kellett with any queries on [email protected] or 07554 277012 Lanhydrock Memorial Hall is close to the National Trust Lanhydrock Estate.

We offer the City and Guilds Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture which covers units in Tree ID, Tree Pests and Diseases, Tree Surveying and Inspection, Tree and Plant Science. All perfect preparation for the PTI and all delivered by Arb Association's Simon Scotting. These courses are delivered in 2 week long blocks so perfect for people to travel done for the week to the Devon/Cornwall border (as many do). However our next batch of these courses isn't until Autumn 2018 as we have just run them. We will also be offering the ABC Level 4 in Arboriculture in Sept 2018 but this will be more college-style and only suitable for those living in Devon or Cornwall. We have a PTI course running on 23-25th April in the Tamar Valley for £550. The Lantra PTI seems to be the industry standard for surveying with continued development through Arb Association courses and further qualification such as the Level 4.

If you haven't done this already... Go to the npc website and the unit you want and click the 'find a centre' button, enter your postcode to find all your local test centres who can either train you or know who can. Windblown link= https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=344 Hope that helps. Lynher Training Our training and assessing takes place in Devon and Cornwall.

Tree Climbing is part of the City and Guilds Level 2 Forestry and Arb - Unit 211 Handbook found here: https://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Land_Based_Services/Forestry_and_Arboriculture/0077/0077_Level_2/Centre_documents/0077-02_L2_Certificate_Extended_Certificate_and_Diploma_in_Forestry_and_Arboriculture_QHB_v2-1.pdf

The City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arb recommended books for Unit 312 - Tree Pests and Diseases are: Bevan D. 1987. Forest Insects. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117102008 Butin H, Lonsdale D and Strouts RG. 1995. Tree Diseases and Disorders: Causes, Biology and Control in Forest and Amenity Trees. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198549326 Fay N, Dowson D and Helliwell R. 2005. Tree Surveys: A Guide to Good Practice. Arboricultural Association. ISBN 0900978388 Gregory S and Redfern D. 1998. Diseases and Disorders of Forest Trees: A Guide to Identifying Causes of Ill-health in Woods and Plantations. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117103381 Lonsdale D. 1999. Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117533556 Mattheck C. 2007. Field Guide for Visual Tree Assessment. Karlsruhe Research Centre. ISBN 9783923704590 Peace T. 2001. Pathology of Tree and Shrubs. Trollius Publications. ISBN 0953971813 Phillips DH and Burdekin DA. 1992. Diseases of Forest and Ornamental Trees. The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 0333494938 Prior R. 1994. Trees and Deer: How to Cope with Deer in Forest, Field and Garden. Swan Hill Press. ISBN 1853104329 Schwarze F, Engels J, Mattheck C and Linnard W. 2000. Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3540672052 Schwarze F. 2008. Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Development of Wood Decay in Urban Trees. ENSPEC. Strouts B and Winter T. 2000. Diagnosis of Ill-Health in Trees, 2nd Edition. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117535451 Weber K and Mattheck C. 2003. Manual of Wood Decays in Trees. Arboricultural Association. ISBN 090097835X Quite a few of these books have been recommended on ArbTalk at some point. This has been taken from the link below; for the C&G Level 3 F&A handbook which lists recommended resources after the unit outlines so simply find the units you are interested in and scroll to the end of each unit for the recommended books. https://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Land_Based_Services/Forestry_and_Arboriculture/0077/0077_Level_3/Centre_documents/0077-03_L3_Cert_Subsidiary_Dip_90_Credit _Dip_Dip_Ext_Dip_in_Forestry_and_Arboriculture_QHB _v2-1.pdf Unit 308 for Advanced Arboricultural Practices (ie rigging) with a mention of the aforementioned Jepson. Hope that is helpful as a large starting point. Kind Regards, Lynher Training

From the NPTC website > click find a centre to discover your nearest NPTC Test Centre. If they cannot provide the training they will know who can. NPTC 206 Tree Climbing link below: https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=356 Hope that helps. Lynher Training NPTC Test Centre Covering Devon and Cornwall

Sorry to hijack the thread. Do u have a link for any of these courses. I have some ELC to use up Hi Tony, Our ELCs programmes are detailed here: http://lynhertraining.com/elcas/ We are based on the Cornwall/Devon border. We have trained ex-service leavers from all over the uk and can plan training in blocks and to work around your schedule as much as we can. We have NPTC programmes but also offer the City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Qualifications with more theory based courses such as Tree Pests and Tree Surveying. Have a look and see what you think - alternatively let us know what you'd like to achieve and we can see if we can work them in as part of an ELCs programme. Look forward to hearing from you if we suit your needs.

If you are ex-services then be sure to check if you have any ELCAs credits available. There are some great starter packages for those looking to start in the Forestry and Arboriculture industry.

Here at Lynher Training we offer a range of ELCAs approved programmes from just gaining practical NPTC tickets to gaining a full Level 3 in Forestry and Arb Qualification with topics such as Tree Pests and Diseases, and Tree Surveying. We are also in the process of being approved for the ABC Level 4 in Arb which will be available in Spring 2018 (a first for ELCAs it seems). See our ELCAs page here: http://lynhertraining.com/elcas/ As an Independent Training Provider we can flexible with course dates (most of the time) and arrange training into blocks to suit you. All our training takes place in and around the Devon/Cornwall border. Hope you find your perfect training programme.

Yes, a medium tree (felling over 380mm) would count as refresher for your basic chainsaw (chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling up to 380mm). The NPTC 301 schedule covers maintenance and cross-cutting elements too. But in future they will be required ('HSE advised') to refresh all these felling/windblown elements by completing a refresher course with a trusted training provider (preferably taught by a current NPTC instructor/assessor) to ensure continued best practice and cover any new HSE or legislation requirements.

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Hi inthewoods, Click find a centre on the nptc website (link to LOLER page below) and add a postcode for your nearest centres. https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=99 Kind Regards, Lynher Training

Hi Ben, We are Lynher Training on the Devon/Cornwall Border. 30+years as a land-based training provider and a few years as a NPTC Test Centre. We are always available to help with any advice you may need when starting out and obviously have links with lots of local arborists. We may also be able to offer some funding towards getting your NPTC qualifications and moving up the knowledge ladder. So if you'd like a informal chat then do give us a call. 01822 832232.

Hi Mark, The next UA1 is scheduled for the 21-22nd September with assessment on the 23rd. As you cannot make this one we are working at putting in another. We will be in touch soon. Lynher Training

Hi Stuart, As the UA certifications are a NPTC qualification; these all have to be assessed by an approved NPTC Test centre. So to find your nearest Test centre go to the NPTC website >select your qualification> click find your nearest centre. So this link for UA https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=296 Click find a centre. Then a postcode. This shows all the local NPTC test centres who can provide the test. They may or may not provide the training but they will know who will if you contact them. Hope that helps. Kind Regards, Lynher Training

We are now running the Arboriculture Association's 'BS5837 Tree Surveying and categorisation' 1 day course on the 1st November in the Tamar Valley (Devon/Cornwall Border). Instructed by The Arb Association's Simon Scotting (who teaches most of our L3F&A theory courses - as listed in the above post). The cost is £235 including lunch. Get in touch to book your place. Thanks. 01822 832232. [email protected]

We have a Lantra Basic Tree Inspection running on November 1st in the Tamar Valley on the Devon/Cornwall Border. Alternatively we also run a more advanced course which is a 3 day course achieving the City and Guilds Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture Unit 314 - Undertake Surveys and Inspection and Analyse the Data - this runs on the 8th-10th November. This 3 day course is more thorough and a good step towards achieving the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection (our next Lantra PTI runs on the 24th July.) All courses run on the Devon/Cornwall border. Other units available through the City and Guilds/NPTC Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture qualification include Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders, Tree and Plant Science, Tree Identification and Planting, Tree Planting and Aftercare, and Woodland Management. All of which can be achieved separately or contribute towards a full Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification (Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma or 90-Credit Diploma). If you are interested then do get in contact with us. Most of these courses are running in November 2017.

Obviously its at the discretion of the insurer as to what they include in their policy but I believe that awarding bodies/HSE state that a 16/17 year old can achieve their nptc qualifications but then must be supervised at all times until they are 18 years old. We have co-funding available for a 19yrs+ apprenticeship in the Devon/Cornwall area if anyone is interested. Training is flexible and takes place in and around West Devon and East Cornwall. The sign up would need to be before the 1st of May as new funding rules apply from this date (employer levy etc) If you have 50 employees or less then you can apply for a £1500 AGE grant to help with costs. Get in Touch ASAP if you are interested - 01822 832232.

Afternoon, If you go to the nptc website schedules then you can search for a training centre For UA go to: https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=296 Click on the arrow next to what you want to achieve, then click the 'find a centre' button. Enter your postcode and see what comes up. We can provide this but we are on the Devon/Cornwall border. Regards, Lynher Training

We are running a Bat Awareness for Tree Workers course on 23rd March on Dartmoor, Devon - £95. Taught by a leading Bat Expert who may even bring a bat or two with him. Let us know if you'd like to attend - [email protected]

Some good blurb on the Tapeley Garden website about permaculture gardening and plants to use. Tapeley Park and Gardens

Just realised the link above is Martin Crawford's. There are other authors too though.

The Agroforestry Research Trust is in Totnes, Devon and they do courses and have several publications you can buy on their website. https://www.agroforestry.co.uk Hope that helps in your quest!

Lynher Training based on the Devon/Cornwall border is running a 2 day course on January 17th and 18th. Installation and Maintenance of support systems in Trees. It is an NPTC IA (integrated assessment). The price is £395 including NPTC assessments. No VAT. Still 2 places available. Contact us at [email protected], or phone on 01822 832232. Please note this is a 2 day course for people with some experience in bracing and propping systems, and/or qualifications such as ISA cert tech, NA Arb covering bracing, or similar.