A 3 day intensive training course with an integrated assessment and certificate issued upon successful completion.

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it's important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do it safely. This course will provide you with the techniques and safety information you need to ensure that you are not only confident, but safe when felling trees over 380mm. Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, felling, additional felling techniques, snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees, stump treatment, clearing site, and chainsaw checks. You must already hold your Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling under 380mm qualifications to attend this course.

Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.

From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Unit: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming

The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course:

Advanced Training Ltd

Contact name:
Christopher Smith


Telephone number:
01545636116


Email address:
info@advancedtrainingltd.com

 

Website address:
www.advancedtrainingltd.co.uk

 

Postal address:
Unit 2, Aberaeron Craft Centre, Panteg Road, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0DX


Area covered:
Mid and West Wales

Coleg Sir Gar

Contact name:
Helen Williams

Rhiannydd Jones - Evans

Hannah Cooper


Telephone number:
Helen Williams: 07775011616 

Rhiannydd Jones - Evans: 01554 748582 / 8394

Hannah Cooper: 07469912607


Email address:
farmingconnect@colegsirgar.ac.uk


Website address:
www.colegsirgar.ac.uk


Postal address:
Sandy Road, Pwll, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 4DN


Area covered:
South West Wales (courses mainly at Gelli Aur Campus Llandeilo)

Forest Park and Garden

Contact name:
Katie Coles


Telephone number:
01443 230000 Opt 2


Email address:
katiecoles74@gmail.com


Website address:
www.fpandg.com


Postal address:
Coed Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 5SW


Area covered:
South West Wales, South East Wales

Grŵp Hyfforddi: Bro Gele

Contact name:
Irwedd Griffiths


Telephone number:
01492 680499


Email address:
irwedd@outlook.com


Website address:
no website


Postal address:
Nant y Gochel, Abergele, Conwy LL22 8NS


Area covered:
All Wales

mwmac Ltd

Contact names:
Victoria Laurie / Chloe Middleton


Telephone number:
01597 258615


Email address:
victoria@mwmac.co.uk 


Website address:
www.mwmac.co.uk


Postal address:
Coed Pwllacca, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SE


Area covered:
All Wales

PMR Direct LTD

Contact name:
Amanda Payne / Mary Rees


Telephone number:
01437 761321


Email address:
apayne@pmr.org.uk / training@pmr.org.uk


Website address:
www.pmrtraining.org.uk


Postal address:
12 Goat Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1PX


Area covered:
Mid Wales, South West Wales, South East Wales

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