Forestry Machine Operations

NPTC Level 2 forestry machine operations training at CAFTA. Forwarder, felling, processing, skidder, cable crane, stump grinders and more. Expert assessment in Northamptonshire.

City & Guilds NPTC Forestry Machinery Courses

Safe and effective forestry machine operation requires structured training and recognised certification. Our City & Guilds NPTC courses cover everything from base machine operation to advanced processing, extraction, and site‑specific tasks. Each course is delivered by experienced instructors and prepares you for assessment in line with current industry expectations.

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002005 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Branch Removal and Crown Breakdown using a Chainsaw
This qualification is about the removal of branches (snedding or delimbing) from trees on the ground or that have been felled onto a natural or created bench, brash mat or similar situation. The qualification covers trees both coniferous and broadleaved.

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002016 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Forwarder
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Forwarders.

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002017 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Felling
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Fellers.

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002018 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Processing
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Processors.

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002019 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Cable Crane
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Processors.

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002020 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Skidder
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Skidders.

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002021 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Chokerman
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machines as a Choker Person.

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002030 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Base Machine.

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002031 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Processing Timber (Mobile)
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine to Process Timber.

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002032 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Drainage and Mounding
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machines for Drainage or Mounding.

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002036 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Flail/Mulcher
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Flail Mulcher.

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002037 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Static Loader
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Static Loaders.

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002042 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Forwarder
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Machine Forwarders and Base Machines.

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002043 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Felling and Processing
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Base Machines with Felling and Processing.

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002045 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Skidder
This qualification is designed specifically for those who wish to Operate Forest Base Machines with Skidders.

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002053 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders
Integrated Assessment: Candidates shall receive training and same day Assessment without need of an independent Assessor. The qualification outcome is to perform stump grinding operations competently.

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002054 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders
Independently Assessed

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002055 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Forestry Clearing Saw
Integrated Assessment

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002056 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Forestry Clearing Saw
Independently Assessed

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002057 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper
Independently Assessed

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002058 City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper
Independently Assessed

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