Testimonials
What our customers say
From hands-on training to expert instructors, see what our clients have to say about our arboriculture courses.
[The course] was brilliant. Hands-on and scenarios made learning easier to understand and learnt a lot more than you would in a classroom.”
“This course with Matt has been excellent. A very good instructor who tries to explain things in different ways so every pupil can understand. Thanks so much.”
“Atkinson Tree Services have used Hi-Line Training for a number of years now and we find the training extremely relevant and tailored to tree surgery in the real world. I have complete confidence that any staff I send to Hi-Line Training courses come back to the team having not only gained their certification but also having been taught many other useful techniques that help them add value to the team straight away.”
“AC have been using Hi-Line Training for several years now and the reason for this is their professionalism and knowledge of the industry. From admin right through to the training/assessment, Hi-Line Training provides a level of service not seen elsewhere. AC has been using Hi-Line Training for first aid and utility arb training and have seen many of our employees visit their training centre in Exeter.”
“We also value the fact that Hi-Line Training will fail staff when they are not up to standard in assessments – meaning we can trust the qualifications we gain from them. All of this combined with Kirsty’s super organisational skill and knowledge and the fact that they are lovely people means that Hi-Line Training will always be our first choice for training.”
Our courses at a glance
Level 2 – Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
This two-day workshop is aimed at those required to use a chainsaw professionally or who want to learn how to operate one safely.
Level 2 – Felling small trees up to 380 mm
The course is aimed at people wanting to learn how to fell coniferous or broadleaved trees up to 380 mm and to process them safely and efficiently.
Level 2 – Chainsaw from a rope and harness
This course is aimed at people looking at a career as a climbing arborist or tree surgeon, or those wishing to operate a chainsaw from ropes safely.
Level 2 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
This course is for anyone required to access or work in trees using ropes and harnesses or anyone required to rescue an injured climber.
Level 3 – Aerial tree pruning
This course is aimed at climbing arborists looking to improve their understanding of pruning techniques following industry good practice (BS 3998).
Level 3 – Aerial tree rigging
This rigging course teaches the safest and most efficient techniques for removing tree sections when freefall cutting is not an option.
Level 3 – Emergency first aid at work +F
The course provides basic Level 3 emergency first aid at work, including “+F” topics such as catastrophic bleeds, crush injuries and extreme heat.
Ground-based units – Tree species recognition, ground-based pruning and assisted felling
This course will provide you with the specific skills and knowledge needed to carry out ground-based arboricultural work safely.
Tree species recognition, ground-based pruning, assisted felling and aerial pruning
This course, split into four units, is to provide specific skills and knowledge to candidates required to safely carry out arboricultural work.
UA – Basic electrical knowledge
This course is for those wishing to embark on a career in the utility-arboriculture sector or those working with trees near live overhead power lines.