TKF Training is fortunate to be an approved provider to ELCAS and is therefore able to offer a range of ELC funded Arborist and chainsaw courses to service leavers. Courses include: TKF Basic Arborist – (Cutting Trees with a Chainsaw, Accessing and felling Trees, Aerial tree Pruning and Emergency Tree Work) TKF Advanced Groundsperson – …
Pesticides Training – Tips and Guidance Pesticides versus Herbicide……? People usually use the term “pesticides” to describe the spraying of any chemical over vegetation. It is important at the outset to be clear on the difference between Pesticides and Herbicides. Pesticides are chemical used to control insects, grubs or ‘pests’ which can harm or destroy …
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Chainsaw Certificate – Tips and Guidance Why do I need a Chainsaw Ticket? Workers must be adequately trained and competent to carry out their job safely. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 places general duties on employers and the self-employed. It may also negate your Public Liability Insurance if you’re not deemed competent …
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It has never been more important for organisations in the Forestry and Conservation sector to be able to prove competency and proficiency, especially when dealing with the HSE. It is becoming a common issue to ensure men and women working in the areas of forestry and arboriculture are properly trained. It can be difficult to keep up to …
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It has never been more important for Local Authorities to be able to prove competency and proficiency, especially when dealing with the HSE. It is becoming a common issue to ensure men and women working on ground maintenance and in tree surgery are properly trained. It can be difficult to keep up to date with, training …
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It has never been more important for organisations such as Housing Associations, Councils and Landscapers to be able to prove competency and proficiency, especially when dealing with the HSE. It is becoming a common issue to ensure men and women working on ground maintenance and in tree surgery are properly trained. It can be difficult …
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The TKF Training Office is jumping with joy this week as we have achieved ISO14001 & ISO18001! Thank you to Paul Elcoat from Elcoat Ltd for the support provided throughout our ISO journey. It’s so good to have such a solid relationship with this company. I am so very happy to say that we have …
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