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With over 30 years in the arboricultural industry and still actively involved on a commercial basis, Scott Fraser Training and Assessments Ltd is the ideal place to turn your tree surgery and arborist training needs into a commercial reality.

 

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    Tree Surgery, Chainsaw Training & More

    We have a comprehensive range of tree training courses available to you. The list of courses ranges from chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting to tree climbing and aerial rescue. Have a look through the full list here.

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  • Assessment Centre

    SFT has met strict quality assurance requirements to ensure that, together with our assessors, all clients have access to a fair and professional assessment.

     

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    Other Tree Surgery Services

    We offer a full package of services from contracting, to LOLER inspections to consultancy work making your commercial needs a reality.

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    Everything from our chainsaw training courses in action to emergency tree work can be found under our gallery page. Click here to have a browse through the range of photo galleries we have taken over the years in the arboriculture industry.

     

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Testimonials

  • I would like to commit to the mentorship course, as I found the initial day very educational and worthwhile.

    Daniel
    April 26
  • The level of support was good. (I learnt) how a basic engine works. 

    Harry
    July 26
  • The demonstrations and chance to take apart the machinewas challenging but excellent. (I learnt) PPE is the last resort to health and safety

    James
    July 26
  • Very good pace of teaching/ learning. Great instruction throughout. (I've learnt) confidence starts with knowledge.

    Fran
    July 26
  • Mix of practical and theory worked well. Learnt about a new machine and procedure. 

    J.
    June 26
  • All explanations were very clear. Everything was perfect

    What will you change: the overall safety of my work

    June 26
  • What worked well: the training techniques

    Joe
    June 26
  • Scott was a great teacher and we had good fun. 

    Rory
    June 26
  • Great refresher improving skills and maintenance

    N
    June 26
  • Well organised training. Good refreshment of felling

    May 26
  • What worked well? Everything

    What did I learn? Just think and take your time

    July 26
  • Clear instruction. Great refresher of knowledge

    Jason
    N
  • A great mix of practical and theory mixed in together. 

    I learnt...the use and safety factors of many bits of kit.

    Very good trainer, makes you confident 

    Alfie
    April 26
  • Jon was a great teacher, would listen and helped a lot

    Rory
    Feb 26
  • John was a great teacher, would listen and helped a lot

    A great group of lads!

     

    Rory
    Feb 26
  • What worked well? Pace of course. Scott was excellent, clear and friendly 

    What did I learn? Correct maintenance

    Josh
    June 26
  • Extensive demonstrations made the physical easier

    Ronan
    July 26
  • The trainer and group worked and gelled well together

    Harvey
    April 26
  • What worked well: good teaching 

    What will you change as a result of the course: better positioning, safety, cuts, style

    Danny
    June 26
  • Great location, good guy. (I learnt) lots of snippets of information from Scott. 

    A
    April 26
  • Very well run course. Lots of content covered. Very useful maintenance side as well as actual Chipper use

     

    Harvey
    April 26
  • Good course and instructor. Pilated and balance information was good to learn in addition

    Echelle
    April 26
  • What worked well? Extra tips and tricks when moving a hung up tree

    Aug 26
  • Well planned out, good communication and safe working. Refreshed forgotten skills and cut techniques

    What will you change as a result of training? Approach to tree cutting

    Refresher
    August 25
  • Very thorough, made the facts fun

     

     

    James
    June 26
  • The mix of technical/ classroom and a good amount of practical experience. I learnt a significant degree of technical knowledge. It was excellent - now I need to put in some (safe) practice.

    June 26
  • The training structure worked well. I learnt to slow down - I'll plan better before a task

    Tom
    April 26
  • The course was planned and ran smoothly. (Learnt) good cutting techniques. I'll now take more time when cutting

    R
    May 26
  • Clear guidance and delivery. (I learn't) how to relax! (I'll change, as a result of the training) some of the knots I've been using.

    Phil
    May 26
  • Small group of 2 made things quick and clear. I learnt about dealing with unexpected scenarios.

    What will I change? Keep using correct techniques

    Ash
    July 26
  • Lots of practical demonstrations and practice. Really enjoyed it, thank you!

    Katie
    June 26
  • Great course. fell confident with everything taught. Really appreciate it

    Carl
    April 26
  • Good course and great to use the stumpgrinder

    Piers
    March 26
  • Everything (worked well). Course was well run. Everyone / everything got the necessary time. (I learnt) the maths behind rigging operations. I'll consider the forces when deciding size of pieces. I genuinely wouldn't change the course. It was exactly what I felt I required to properly understand rigging operations.

    April 26
  • John is a top teacher. Learned a lot and loved it

    May 26
  • The use of practical rather than theory work, worked well for me

    June 26
  • What worked well? Tutor knowledge, hands on approach to learning, able to use varied cutters and machines

    April 26
Why the five steps aren't enough. Part 2 of our risk assessment series covers SFARP, suitable and sufficient, the principles of prevention and the hierarchy of controls for arborists and forestry operators.

Risk Assessment in Forestry & Arboriculture – Part 2: Why We Need to Move Beyond the Five Steps

16.07.2026

If you've read Part 1, you'll have a solid grounding in the five steps to risk assessment and how to apply them in the context of site, task and machine. That's the starting point — the level of understanding we'd expect from a candidate coming through an entry-level unit assessment, and a...

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