Training Providers / BTS Group Ltd
BTS Group Ltd
BTS Training offer a broad based, comprehensive range of Arboriculture and Utility Arboriculture nationally accredited courses and assessments, to include all aspects of health and safety training for both the professional and occasional tree worker from climber to groundsman.
We have a dedicated training ground with a training room, workshop and extensive woodland for trainees to practice their skills with qualified trainers and assessors. There is also a simulated HV and LV overhead power line that will enable the Utility Arboriculture trainees to practice in a safe environment.
BTS Training are a registered training provider for the Lantra National Training Organisation and are able to deliver a wide range of technical awards.
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The Lion Barn
Maitland Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8NZ
UNITED KINGDOM - Telephone
- 01449 720330
- Fax
- 01449 720442
- claires@btsgroupuk.com
- Website
- http://www.btsgroupuk.com
Courses offered
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This 1 day course covers the use of a Chainsaw and/or other pruning tools working from a rope and harness in conjunction with a ground person in medium sized open grown trees and is aimed at the more experienced and physically fit operator |
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Covers both chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting and also felling trees up to 380mm, including takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools |
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Covers maintenance and operation of strimmers to ensure candidates can operate them in a safe manner. |
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This 1 day course covers the basic maintenance and use of Brushcutters or Trimmers and ensures that candidates can operate them in a safe manner |
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This 1 day course covers the basic maintenance and use of Brushwood Chippers and ensures the candidate can operate them in a safe manner |
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Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting Maintenance for petrol driven chainsaws and cross cutting of fallen timber and logs. |
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Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue (5 day course) This 5 day course does not involve the use of the chainsaw, but covers the minimum requirements for a ground person working with a climber, it is therefore ideal for novices |
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This 4 or 6 hour Emergency Aid course is designed for anybody who needs a basic knowledge in First Aid and is designed for those people who do not have immediate access to a Fully Qualified First Aider, both are suitable for Appointed Persons and cover: |
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This 3 day Lantra awards course covers trees whose effective diameter at felling height is between 380mm-760mm (i.e 1-2 times guide bar length). |
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This 2 day Lantra awards course covers trees whose diameter at felling height is between 200mm & 380mm (i.e less than guide bar length). |



