Thinking about a career in Arboriculture? Here are some key points to consider and some useful links to help you decide whether Arboriculture is for you and if so which areas you might want to focus on. The Nature of the work Arboriculture involves, planting, preserving, protecting and felling trees and shrubs. Areas you could …
Extensive forestry training now on offer at Holmfirth company thanks to a grant from South Pennines’ LEADER programme A specialist independent land-based training provider for the forestry industry and beyond will be able to extend its training provision thanks to new hi-spec equipment. T Kirk Forestry, of Holmfirth will take delivery of a Valtra Tractor …
Specialised Vehicle Driving Accreditation – Tips and Guidance Why do I need accreditation to drive special vehicles? 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 …
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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 …