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Hedgelaying Skills Training & Lantra Accreditation

Hedgelaying skills training & NHLS Lantra Accreditation

You have prior experience of hedgelaying and have completed an Introductory To Hedgelaying Training Coursereceived a certificate of completion and now wish to enhance your skills even further.

We offer a five or seven-day practical training course in hedgelaying including an optional assessment leading to a National Hedgelaying Society Lantra Accreditation at Bronze, Silver or Gold level.

We are also offering a 2 day refresher course for those who wish to practise further before undertaking the Hedgelaying Laying Skills Training Course.

The attached skills cards provide an overview for each level of assessment and details of who should attend and what will be covered in the training.

We provide a ratio of up to 5 trainees per tutor. The minimum number of trainees for any course is 4.

Private groups are welcome to make contact and arrange a date to suit. Training can be spread out over a couple of weeks if preferred. The final assessment date can be separate too.

If our courses are full, please join the waitlist to learn if new dates become available for our published courses or make contact if you wish to discuss a private group event.

IN THE EVENT WE ARE FULLY BOOKED PLEASE ADD YOU EMAIL ADDRESS TO OUR WAITLIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE

YOU WILL REQUIRE YOUR OWN HEDGEALYING TOOL KIT WHEN UNDERTAKING THE NHLS LANTRA ASSESSMENT

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Training Cost

5-day training course

(inc. final day for Lantra Assessment or continued training)

£560 p.p. (ex VAT) + optional assessment cost

Tickets become available 6 months prior to the start date. Dates now published 2025 & 2026

NHLS Lantra assessment Cost

Bronze (Competent) £200
Silver (Proficient) £250
Gold (Advanced) £300

Plus an additional cost of £25 for non-NHLS members. This fee provides a one-year membership to the society.

Upcoming Courses

Norbury Park, Fetcham