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Climbing on both ends of your rope - don't run out!

08.03.2019

Frylands – Knife – Assessment

Trainees are often keen to talk about as well as trying out new equipment and techniques. With tree climbing...

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Lantra Re-certification – Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue

08.12.2018

Recertification of its instructor network is one of the ways Lantra Awards maintains its high standards. Although the recent aerial tree work re-...

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Stihl 261 Air Filter in need of a clean!

Chainsaw Power Unit Maintenance – Air Filter Maintenance

23.10.2018

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting – City & Guilds Unit 201/ 202

Chainsaw Power Unit Maintenance – Air...

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Chainsaw Drive Sprockets & Bell Housings - What can go Wrong?

26.09.2018

Drive Sprockets & Bell housings are covered on our introductory chainsaw maintenance...

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Basic Tree Climbing - Pole Type Rescue Clarified

26.06.2018

Over the past 20 years, tree climbing & aerial rescue courses have changed, not just in response to advances or evolution of equipment &...

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What should I have in my climbing first aid kit?

11.06.2018

Although we offer basic aerial rescue training with our...

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Timberwolf Brushwood Chipper blade change – Lantra ITA Brushwood Chipper

25.05.2018

Timberwolf Brushwood Chipper blade change – Lantra ITA Brushwood Chipper...

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Bespoke refresher training all on one site

Bespoke refresher training - ground based chainsaw, climbing & aerial cutting

12.03.2018

Bespoke refresher training - ground based chainsaw ,...

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Chainsaw Accidents – PPE choice, training and bad chain brake practice.

02.03.2018

I recently heard about a chainsaw accident caused by a range of different factors, but ultimately it was due to not applying the chain brake...

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Stihl MS201 TC Chain brake handle mounting replaced, cleaned housing

Chainsaw Training with top-handled chainsaws – chain brake repair Stihl MS201TC

20.01.2018

Evaluating conditions of arborist equipment is a fundamental part of our training courses...

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Very professional approach, enjoyable and educational course. Good to talk about climbing techniques with the team and look at new devices and climbing aids/ equipment

James

Pruning Jan 19

Very good course for knowledge

Matthew Jan 19

Pruning

Working with a new crew was good. I learnt countless bits of information!

Moby

Oct 18

The structure of the course and plenty of individual time with Scott. Highest quality of tuition and location

Harry

Sept 18

One to one time in the tree worked well. Better understanding of the whole job spec through to completion process

Andy

Aug 18

Just wanted to say we really enjoyed the chipper course Scott run on Friday. The course was brilliantly laid out and made fun and easy to follow for all abilities.

Michael

June 18

I think the 2 day format works really well. Learnt a lot! Really good to try different machines as well, as they all had different start up, weight, suspension etc. It was great!

Lucia

May 18

Leant new, useful and functional information that will improve me as an arborist, as well as refreshing the skills I already had.

I learnt how to be more efficient, alternative techniques, applying the right technique to the correct scenario

Martin

Worked well - site location.

Learnt - new cuts

Even better if - it was summer!

Carrie

Was given a personal 'crown reduction' lesson. Excellent

Tony

Location, equipment, trees. I learnt how to further improve my general technique

Plumpton College Lecturer

The theory and visual learning techniques were superb

Jon

Jan 18

Well thought our guidance. I learnt different approacjes to learning.

Oliver

Oliver 18

What worked well - the whole day.

I learnt that there is a lot more to learn about using a chainsaw than cutting wood

Patrick

May 18

Enjoyed it all. I learnt new felling techniques and in depth maintenance.

Gary

All of it (worked well) - the group being small helped. I learnt understanding winching angles, cutting to spec as you go.

Martin

Sept 18

What worked well - Range of trees to access, use of different saws

Simon

Nov 17

Large percentage of time spent in trees. Learnt positioning techniques

Andy

Nov 17

The practical nature was great for me.

Steve

Jan 18

Really liked the practical parts, chain sharpening and posture and cutting techniques

Harry

June 18

Excellent instruction with comprehensive knowledge and course content

Keith

Oct 17

Very good course, always learn something new with Scott

Sam

Oct 17

All the systems worked well, now just need to find one to suit. Lots of different ways to access trees and ease stress on the body. A perfect course

Stuart

Good feedback about my technique and how to improve.

Guy

July 18

Theory was excellent and was tremendously in depth. I learnt a lot about rigging research!

Pleased to have used a variety of new tools and techniques. Challenging trees to fell were a real confidence booster

Worked well - Working as a team.

Learnt - knots and Dukes of Hazzard!

James

July 18

Lots of practical experiences, discussions, visual learning (met different learning styles). As a complete novice I learnt more about my safety and the safety of others than anything!

Paul

April 18

Just a brief thank you for the course on Friday. It was exactly what we had hoped for – an excellent mix of theory and practical, with plenty of food for thought.

Keith

Connick Tree Care

Assessment feedback - Great delivery of questions, which helped the asnwers develop naturally. Very encouraging at all stages

Sam

Assessment feedback - Great mixture of support and leaving us to it. Encouraging and helpful when needed of physical assistance. Approachable, professional and enjoyable assessor

Sam

Highly experienced staff, in both teaching and technique

Dan

Pace and tempo - perfect. Learnt some new cuts that will save the winch. Great course, delivery, pleasure to be here.

Duncan

I learnt the safe parctices of forrestry and some insight into the industry

William

Nov 18

Scott has a natural talent for teaching. A really excellent course. It's all about preparation and simple safety checks.

Paul

May 18

Chainsaw refresher - It was good to get up to date with new safety checks and legislation.

Uckfield town Council

I found the course very informative and educational with a great relaxed feel.

Sean

Your first aid course was superb, both in content and presentation and it was quite an eye opener of what products are out there.

Duncan

Being given the chance and freedom to go and try alone when shown techniques.

Will

July 18

The delivery of information was very understandable. Not a chance it could work even better!

Peter

Oct 18

Laid back, friendly atmosphere.

Jacob

Aug 18

Well tailored to individuals. Above and beyond the course objectives

Plumpton College Lecturer

The whole course worked well - thanks! I learnt a lot of new cuts.

Chris

Sept 18

A lot more techniques than expected

Darrel

May 18

When I made mistakes, Scott helped me find the answer. I learnt problem solving eg thinking about every detail

Joshua

July 18

Professional as always. I learnt new knots, new skills and climber knowledge.

Very good LOLER course - a lot more knowledge than expected. A lot of kit familiarisation.

A good and well presented course. All aspects covered. Spent a lot of time hands on looking and maintaining the different parts of the chipper.

Very good, informal and informative discussion. Extended discussion on other industry best practice and new methods and ideas. Explanation of other techniques used during the day.

Scott takes training to the next level by focusing towards commercial instruction with a foundation of academic professional knowledge. Well planned in a progressive order. The course went above and beyond the City and Guilds schedule at a pace that was not overwhelming.

Self employed Tree Surgeon

Scott demonstrated great knowledge through different techniques and legislation. The venue for the activity was suberb. It was good to have all the training on one site.

Very informative with good explanation and demonstration of types of pruning. Learnt new climbing techniques and ways of selecting pruning cuts.

Excellent delivery of content and programme. Good learning approaches to aid understanding - visual reminders

Sam

Oct 18

Useful and relevant to not only everyday work but also knowledge of arb/ forestry. I learnt several little gems to make life easier. Thank you for an informative and interesting course. I felt engaged and involved at all times.

What worked well - The whole team.

Liam

May 18

Everyone got on. Scott is quite understanding even to silly questions. Scott is very knowledgeable - also learnt about felling and tree species

Carl

Aug 18

Thanks very much - great value course. Very well run, informative, non-threatening, very enjoyable. This corrected a number of bad habits I had picked up and was very informative about potential purchase of equipment. (client who attended the 2 day course)

Planned well and very knowledgeable

Lewis

July18

Worked well - working on your own equipment. Happy to be a safe chainsw user! Thanks!

Gemma

A very practical fast paced day. All the scenarios were relavant to our industry.

'Its been a pleasure over the last couple of weeks meeting and working with you and the SFT team, I've really enjoyed soaking up new information and putting myself through new challenges. Im looking forward to getting through my assessments and see what the future holds for me in the tree world.'

A fantatstic week, I can't fault anything. Every aspect has been thoroughly enjoyable and I've looked forward to the next day. Any questions that I have had, have been answered; if feeling unsure about a cut, guidance was given to make you feel confident with understanding what was needed. I learnt a lot about health and safety and safe working - using good techniques to reduce body strain, insights into the industry, lots of sites to look up to find more information and places to make savings as purchases. It has met my expectations and some.

Fantatsic course, good instructor. Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects covered. Industry usable techniques and realsitic systems to use in conjunction with what is necessary for the assessment.

Tree climbing and aerial rescue

Extremely clear and concise explanation. Instructor great at putting you at ease/ helping to overcome any fears / anxieties. Liked the aerial demonstrations and 1:1 time. Very informative.

Aerial tree cutting

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Climbing on both ends of your rope - don't run out!

Lantra Re-certification – Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue

Chainsaw Power Unit Maintenance – Air Filter Maintenance

Chainsaw Drive Sprockets & Bell Housings - What can go Wrong?

Basic Tree Climbing - Pole Type Rescue Clarified

What should I have in my climbing first aid kit?

Timberwolf Brushwood Chipper blade change – Lantra ITA Brushwood Chipper

Bespoke refresher training - ground based chainsaw, climbing & aerial cutting

Chainsaw Accidents – PPE choice, training and bad chain brake practice.

Chainsaw Training with top-handled chainsaws – chain brake repair Stihl MS201TC

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Scott demonstrated great knowledge through different techniques and legislation. The venue for the activity was suberb. It was good to have all the training on one site.

Very informative with good explanation and demonstration of types of pruning. Learnt new climbing techniques and ways of selecting pruning cuts.

Planned well and very knowledgeable

A very practical fast paced day. All the scenarios were relavant to our industry.

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Scott demonstrated great knowledge through different techniques and legislation. The venue for the activity was suberb. It was good to have all the training on one site.

Very informative with good explanation and demonstration of types of pruning. Learnt new climbing techniques and ways of selecting pruning cuts.

Planned well and very knowledgeable

A very practical fast paced day. All the scenarios were relavant to our industry.