October
Course Details
Who should attend? This course is for a competent tree climber experienced at using the chainsaw on the ground and already holding
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Course Details
Who should attend?
This course is for a competent tree climber experienced at using the chainsaw on the ground and already holding units 30, 31, 38. Suitable for professional tree surgeons and arborists.
What will you learn?
- Understand the specific industry legislation and safety guidelines relevant to using a chainsaw from a rope and harness.
- Successfully identify the hazards and risks associated with the working area.
- Be able to carry out a basic level hazard evaluation of a tree.
- Demonstrate techniques for hauling chainsaws into the tree and attaching them appropriately to the harness.
- Carry out pre-start checks to the chainsaw and demonstrate cold and warm starting techniques.
- Understand the importance of secure and comfortable work positioning while using a chainsaw from a rope and harness to improve safety and work quality.
- Be able to explain the basic principles of natural target pruning.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of different cuts including step cuts, sink cuts and natural target pruning cuts.
- Use top handled or lightweight rear handled chainsaws in a safe and efficient manner to remove light and medium weight branches.
- Be competent in the use of pulling ropes and slings to assist with the cut sections.
Certification
This training is in preparation for NPTC assessment (CS39) and typically testing is usually arranged the week following training.
If trainees do not wish to proceed through to testing a LANTRA certificate of attendance is issued following the completion of the training.
Cost
£330+VAT per person for the 3 day training course.
Plus £154 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration and assessment fee.
Date & Time
27th October - 29th October
Location
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Holmeswood Road
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Inclusive of VAT and NPTC assessment fee.
Price £550.00
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28OctalldayLantra accredited basic tree survey and inspection training - 1 day course
Course Details
Who should attend? Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be
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Course Details
Who should attend?
Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.
The course is aimed at a wide group of people, for example you could be employed as a local authority highway inspector, or work in the forestry, woodland or arboricultural field. You could be a park ranger, or work on an estate, it may be that you are a farmer or other type of landowner; it could be that you are an employee who has the responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally, our course could be useful if you work with trees in a voluntary capacity.
As a follow up to this training day there is the opportunity of attending a tree survey report writing course.
What will you learn?
- State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees.
- Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out Basic Tree Survey and Inspection.
- Recognise hazardous trees.
- Determine level of risk.
- Decide on an appropriate course of action.
- Collect and maintain adequate information.
Certification
Candidates will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of training attendance.
Cost
£175+VAT per person, inclusive of Lantra registration and certification fee
Date & Time
28th October
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £213.60
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November
01NovalldayNPTC City & Guilds Level 2 Award - PA1 Safe Use of Pesticide
Course Details
In the UK it is a legal requirement for everyone who undertakes spraying of professional pesticides to hold a
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Course Details
In the UK it is a legal requirement for everyone who undertakes spraying of professional pesticides to hold a pesticide certificate of competence, otherwise known as a pesticide license.
In addition to the NPTC pesticide units listed here, other pesticide courses are available, including granule applicators (PA4) and hand held applicators application to water (PA6AW).
Each unit is of 1 day’s duration. NPTC assessments are arranged by us and take place on another date after the training course itself. We provide all equipment and PPE needed for training and assessment for units PA1 and PA6 held at our site; you just need to bring your wellies.
Experienced operators may wish to attend our courses as refresher training.
We also offer other specialist courses relating to pest control chemicals and pest problems, including the control of rabbits and moles, rats and mice. These courses are Lantra integrated training and assessment programmes and so candidates are assessed for competence as part of the training itself.
Price
£225 per person
1.5 days including NPTC assessment
inclusive of VAT and registration/assessment fee
Date & Time
1st November
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Course Details
Who should attend? This course is designed for Professional users and is typically for people who are seeking contractual work in professional
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Course Details
Who should attend?
This course is designed for Professional users and is typically for people who are seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboricultural and may be required to fell trees up to 380mm in diameter.
This training is a pre-requisite for anyone who wants to advance to large tree and aerial tree work.
What will you learn?
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Use of protective clothing
- Cross cutting felled timber
- Stacking, felling techniques for trees between 200 mm (8″) & 380 mm (15″)
- Snedding & de-limbing
- Taking down of hung up trees using hand tools
Certification
Training is in preparation for NPTC Level 2 Award in ground based chainsaw operations (CS30 CS31). and typically testing is arranged the week following training.
If trainees do not wish to proceed through to testing, a LANTRA certificate of attendance is issued following the completion of the weeks training.
Cost
£550+VAT per person for the 5 day training course.
Plus £340 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration and assessment fee.
Date & Time
1st November - 5th November
Location
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Holmeswood Road
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The cost of this course includes VAT and assessment fees, where applicable
Price £1,000.00
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02NovalldayNPTC City & Guilds Level 2 Award - PA6 Hand Held Pesticide
Course Details
This course covers hand held applicators – hydraulic nozzle and / or rotary atomiser types. The equipment included in
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Course Details
This course covers hand held applicators – hydraulic nozzle and / or rotary atomiser types. The equipment included in this test module is any hand held and / or pedestrian controlled sprayer of the type specified above.
What will you learn?
- Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation.
- Apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a hand held applicator fitted with hydraulic nozzles.
- Identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration.
- Operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.
- Clean equipment and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers.
- Identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable.
Certification
Assessment will be a practical test of skills.
Candidates need to have passed Unit PA1.
Price
£225 per person
1.5 days including NPTC assessment
Date & Time
2nd November
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £225.00
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03Nov09:0012:30Online ROLO Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
Course Details
This is an online course conducted via an interactive online platform and completed over 2 consecutive morning sessions Who should attend? Anyone
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Course Details
This is an online course conducted via an interactive online platform and completed over 2 consecutive morning sessions
Who should attend?
Anyone who needs a CSCS site card.
Suitable for those seeking to register under the R.O.L.O (Register of Landscape Operatives) scheme.
Satisfactory completion of an approved health and safety awareness course is a mandatory requirement of the CSCS application process.
What will you learn?
- Legislation – European Legislation
- HSE Law – R.I.D.D.O.R
- 1997 Regulations – Risk Assessments
- P.U.W.E.R. – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazardous Substances – C.O.S.H.H.
- Electricity – First Aid
- Noise – White Finger/Arm Vibration (HAVS)
- Working at Heights – Fire
- Manual Handling – Safety Signs
- Excavations – L.O.L.E.R.
Certification
The course is an excellent qualification which is widely recognised. A Multiple Choice examination will be taken at the end of the training day. Successful candidates will achieve a BALI/ ROLO Health and safety certificate for their CSCS application.
Date & Time
3rd November - 3rd November
Location
Online Course
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Inclusive of VAT, assessment and certification
Price £162.00
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08NovalldayROLO Health & Safety
Course Details
Who should attend? Anyone who needs a CSCS site card. Suitable for those seeking to
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Course Details
Who should attend?
Anyone who needs a CSCS site card.
Suitable for those seeking to register under the R.O.L.O (Register of Landscape Operatives) scheme.
Satisfactory completion of a one day approved health and safety awareness course is a mandatory requirement of the CSCS application process.
What will you learn?
- Legislation – European Legislation
- HSE Law – R.I.D.D.O.R
- 1997 Regulations – Risk Assessments
- P.U.W.E.R. – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazardous Substances – C.O.S.H.H.
- Electricity – First Aid
- Noise – White Finger/Arm Vibration (HAVS)
- Working at Heights – Fire
- Manual Handling – Safety Signs
- Excavations – L.O.L.E.R.
Certification
The course is an excellent qualification which is widely recognised. A Multiple Choice examination will be taken at the end of the training day. Successful candidates will achieve a BALI/ ROLO Health and safety certificate for their CSCS application.
Price
At our place
£138 per person
1 day course
Including:
• Course registration and assessment
• Refreshments during the day.
• All course material.
• Certification.
Reminder service prior to expiry of qualification.
At your place
Competitive price available on application
Including:
• Course registration.
• All course materials.
• Certification.
• Complementary reminder service prior to expiry of certification.
inclusive of VAT and registration/assessment fee
Date & Time
8th November
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £138.00
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25NovalldayLantra accredited basic tree survey and inspection training - 1 day course
Course Details
Who should attend? Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be
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Course Details
Who should attend?
Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.
The course is aimed at a wide group of people, for example you could be employed as a local authority highway inspector, or work in the forestry, woodland or arboricultural field. You could be a park ranger, or work on an estate, it may be that you are a farmer or other type of landowner; it could be that you are an employee who has the responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally, our course could be useful if you work with trees in a voluntary capacity.
As a follow up to this training day there is the opportunity of attending a tree survey report writing course.
What will you learn?
- State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees.
- Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out Basic Tree Survey and Inspection.
- Recognise hazardous trees.
- Determine level of risk.
- Decide on an appropriate course of action.
- Collect and maintain adequate information.
Certification
Candidates will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of training attendance.
Date & Time
25th November
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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the cost of this course includes VAT and assessment fees, where applicable
Price £213.60
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29NovalldayPesticide Refresher Training
Course Details
Our pesticide refresher training will update candidates regarding pesticide current legislation and remind them of the procedures and equipment
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Course Details
Our pesticide refresher training will update candidates regarding pesticide current legislation and remind them of the procedures and equipment checks that they need to carry out when using pesticides.
What will you learn?
- The hazards arising from the use & storage of pesticides & the precautions that should be observed
- Their responsibilities under current legislation
- How to apply & store pesticides safely
- Record keeping
- Calibration
Price
£120 per person
inclusive of VAT and registration/assessment fee
Date & Time
29th November
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £120.00
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December
06DecalldayNPTC City & Guilds Level 2 Award - PA1 Safe Use of Pesticide
Course Details
In the UK it is a legal requirement for everyone who undertakes spraying of professional pesticides to hold a
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Course Details
In the UK it is a legal requirement for everyone who undertakes spraying of professional pesticides to hold a pesticide certificate of competence, otherwise known as a pesticide license.
In addition to the NPTC pesticide units listed here, other pesticide courses are available, including granule applicators (PA4) and hand held applicators application to water (PA6AW).
Each unit is of 1 day’s duration. NPTC assessments are arranged by us and take place on another date after the training course itself. We provide all equipment and PPE needed for training and assessment for units PA1 and PA6 held at our site; you just need to bring your wellies.
Experienced operators may wish to attend our courses as refresher training.
We also offer other specialist courses relating to pest control chemicals and pest problems, including the control of rabbits and moles, rats and mice. These courses are Lantra integrated training and assessment programmes and so candidates are assessed for competence as part of the training itself.
Price
£100+VAT per person
1 day training
Plus £105 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration/assessment fee
1 hour online NPTC assessment
Date & Time
6th December
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £225.00
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07DecalldayNPTC City & Guilds Level 2 Award - PA6 Hand Held Pesticide
Course Details
This course covers hand held applicators – hydraulic nozzle and / or rotary atomiser types. The equipment included in
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Course Details
This course covers hand held applicators – hydraulic nozzle and / or rotary atomiser types. The equipment included in this test module is any hand held and / or pedestrian controlled sprayer of the type specified above.
What will you learn?
- Develop knowledge covering the requirements of current legislation.
- Apply pesticides safely and efficiently with a hand held applicator fitted with hydraulic nozzles.
- Identify and select appropriate nozzles, carry out machine preparation and calibration.
- Operate the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.
- Clean equipment and dispose of unwanted pesticides and containers.
- Identify and rectify faults and recognise conditions when spraying is inadvisable.
Certification
Assessment will be a practical test of skills.
Candidates need to have passed Unit PA1.
Price
£100+VAT per person
1 day training
Plus £105 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration/assessment fee
1/2 day NPTC assessment
Date & Time
7th December
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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Price £225.00
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16DecalldayLantra accredited basic tree survey and inspection training - 1 day course
Course Details
Who should attend? Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be
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Course Details
Who should attend?
Our basic one day Tree Inspection Training Course provides learners with the knowledge to be able to identify a hazardous tree, determine the level of risk and then decide on an appropriate course of action.
The course is aimed at a wide group of people, for example you could be employed as a local authority highway inspector, or work in the forestry, woodland or arboricultural field. You could be a park ranger, or work on an estate, it may be that you are a farmer or other type of landowner; it could be that you are an employee who has the responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally, our course could be useful if you work with trees in a voluntary capacity.
As a follow up to this training day there is the opportunity of attending a tree survey report writing course.
What will you learn?
- State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees.
- Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out Basic Tree Survey and Inspection.
- Recognise hazardous trees.
- Determine level of risk.
- Decide on an appropriate course of action.
- Collect and maintain adequate information.
Certification
Candidates will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of training attendance.
Cost
£175+VAT per person inclusive of Lantra registration/certification
Date & Time
16th December
Location
Millhouse Training Ltd
Degrave House, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TQ.
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the cost of this course includes VAT and assessment fees, where applicable
Price £213.60
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