Courses
Chainsaws, forestry and Arboriculture
Foreststar Training offer a range of Forestry, Arboricultural Horticultural and Agricultural courses.
Below are our most popular courses, additional to these courses we offer refreshers, keeping your skills up to date. Essential refresher courses should take place every three to five years. If you require a course not listed below, please get in contact to discuss.
Available Courses
Delivered by qualified and experienced instructors in their field.
Lantra Chainsaw maintenance crosscutting felling and processing trees up to 380mm level 2
This is the starting point for a novice chainsaw user starting out in the professional field. This five-day course will teach you everything you need to know about using a chainsaw, assessment takes place on a separate day.
Lantra Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting level 2
This is one of the starting points for a novice chainsaw user starting out in the professional field. This two-day course will teach you everything you need to know about the maintenance of a chainsaw and how to operate when crosscutting, assessment takes place on a separate day.
Lantra felling and process trees up to 380mm level 2
This three-day course is for novice operators with limited or no felling experience, assessment takes place on a separate day, and you must have previously obtained the level 2 Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting to enrol on this course.
Lantra chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting
This is a perfect introduction to expertly handling and maintaining a chainsaw. Learn to operate a chainsaw with this two-day (ITA) assessed training course. Suitable for occasional users i.e. Gardeners, landowners, greenkeepers, farmers etc. This course is for those who don't wish to do the Regulated assessment for a license to practice and has an integrated assessment.
Lantra chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and basic felling up to 200mm
Learn the basics of chainsaw operation with this four-day assessed training course. Suitable for occasional users i.e. Gardeners, landowners, greenkeepers etc.
Lantra Brushcutters/Trimmers
This two-day Brushcutter/Trimmer integrated training and assessed course is suitable for novice users to learn how to use the brush cutter/trimmer safely and with confidence. Understanding all the relevant regulations and safety requirements is key. You'll be taught the need for the correct protective clothing and how best to maintain a safe working environment. Please note the expected duration for the course is two days. However, this may vary according to your level of experience, the certificate options selected, or the ratio of instructors to learners.
Lantra basic tree inspection
This basic one-day course is designed give you the knowledge to be able to identify potential hazards and to help you recognise and then report issues to an appropriate expert.
Lantra woodchipper
Learn how to operate this powerful machine safely and confidently with this one-day integrated training and assessment course.
Lantra stump grinders
This one-day integrated training and assessment course will teach you the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines.
Lantra powered pole pruner
This is an integrated training and assessment course. You'll receive a certificate upon successful completion. You'll learn health and safety requirements and how to maintain the machine. Pre-cutting tests will be explained before you move on to practical work.
Pesticides - Safe use of pesticides (PA1)
Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture. But they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital. This course is tailor-made for people responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. It will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety legislation, enabling you to work with pesticides effectively.
Pesticides - Hand held applicators - (PA6)
Pesticides are widely used across many land-based industries. But they can be potentially harmful substances It's essential they are handled, applied and stored correctly. This course will teach you to do just that. It's designed for anyone who uses hand-held applicators with a hydraulic nozzle as part of their work.