[05/02/2021, KENT] – The DTE Academy, an elite training organisation in Kent, delivers various tree surgeon courses.

Each candidate must pass a selection questionnaire and a short telephone interview to be accepted. All courses are carried out in a relaxed and constructive space, facilitated by instructors who are fully trained to help students gain a better understanding of arboricultural fundamentals.

The Ultimate Tree Surgeon Training

This is a 6-week pre-requisite course to become a fully trained arborist. Upon course completion, the student is given an opportunity to join The DTE Academy full time.

The course tackles the following topics:
● Introduction to compliance in industry
● NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
● NPTC Level 2 Award In Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
● NPTC Level 2 Award in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
● NPTC Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
● In-house theory-based testing covering Tree ID, Fungi ID and Basic Visual Tree Assessment

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper

This programme is designed for arborists and anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate and service a manually fed wood chipper. It focuses on practical elements, training students to perform routine maintenance and pre-start and post-operational inspections. The DTE Academy provides post-training opportunities such as annual up-skilling to keep students up-to-date on the latest wood-chipper trends and techniques.

City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting


This qualification is an ideal starting point for individuals who wish to learn about proper maintenance of chainsaws and cross-cutting timber both for professional and non-commercial use.

The course covers corrective and preventative maintenance that is performed daily or at regular intervals. Cross-cutting operations will cover timber under tensions or any timber that requires further processing.

Tree Surgeon Training in Kent

The DTE Academy is built for anyone who wants to pursue refreshment training or proficiency in new qualifications. The goal is to help each student get the most out of every course and build a flourishing career in forestry and arboriculture.

About The DTE Academy

The DTE Academy is initially developed to provide the internal training requirements of Down To Earth Trees Ltd, a leading multi-disciplinary arboricultural contracting agency in the UK. Today, The Academy has opened its doors to anyone who wants to pursue arboricultural and forestry-based training in a highly professional and commercial setting.

To book a consultation, visit their website at https://www.treecaretraining.co.uk/.