Wherever you're starting from, there's a clear path forward. Choose a category below to see the full list — every course leads to a nationally recognised City & Guilds (NPTC) or Lantra qualification, taught patiently in real working-forest conditions at Kielder.
From your very first ticket to advanced felling and processing. Maintenance, cross-cutting, felling and aerial work — available through both NPTC and Lantra.
View chainsaw courses —Keep your tickets, skills and knowledge current and compliant. Recertify chainsaw, climbing and first-aid qualifications — NPTC and Lantra routes available.
View refresher courses —Operator training and assessment across the machines that move modern forestry — harvester, forwarder, wheeled rigid and tracked.
View machine operationsOne-to-one and small-group training runs throughout the year. Tell me what you're after and we'll find a date that works.