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one to one Arb training

One-to-one arboriculture training gives you the space you need to ask, practice, and improve with an expert by your side every step of the way.

Preston based

LOOKING FOR ONE-TO-ONE CHAINSAW TRAINING IN LANCASHIRE?

Get NPTC-qualified with focused, expert-led tree climbing and chainsaw courses with no group delays.

One-to-One Your Pace Your Needs Your Goals Your Experience

Our one-to-one training option is ideal for those looking to fast-track their skills or receive focused support in a private learning environment. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to sharpen specific techniques, personalised tuition ensures every hour is spent addressing your needs, not a group’s.

You’ll work directly with one of our experienced instructors, following a programme that’s adapted to your pace, ability, and goals. We offer one-to-one delivery across a range of NPTC units.

What’s included:

  • Dedicated instructor for the full duration

  • Tailored training and assessment preparation

  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability

  • Access to additional learning resources

This format is ideal for:

  • Individuals looking to build confidence before assessment

  • Employers investing in specific staff development

  • Candidates requiring refresher or corrective training

  • Those with irregular schedules or tight timeframes

If you’re interested in booking one-to-one instruction, get in touch today to discuss your requirements and available dates.

Don’t want to wait around for others to catch up? Get in touch today for:

  • Faster Progress: With no group delays, you’ll cover more in less time.

  • Greater Confidence: Get detailed, uninterrupted feedback throughout.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Fit the training around your availability and not the other way around.

  • Focused Content: Time is spent on your needs, not the group’s.

Senior instructor Tom at the Great Oaks training centre
"Tom was brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed the week."
Steven E.
Steven E.Felling and Processing Small Trees - July 2025
"The experience was outstanding on last week's course. It was a real pleasure working with Tom, he is an excellent instructor. Would recommend!"
Anthony C.
Anthony C.Felling and Processing Small Trees - July 2025
"I came away with a huge amount of confidence and respect for the profession. Top-quality training from people who clearly care."
Oliver D.
Oliver D.One-to-One: Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue - July 2025
"Informative, hands-on, and really helped me improve my felling techniques."
Josh L.
Josh L.Refresher Training - August 2025
"A very positive experience and I've learnt a lot. Thank you!"
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Nick S.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - August 2025
"The course structure flowed perfectly...totally worth it."
Matt C.
Matt C.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - September 2025
"The training course fully met all my expectations."
Harry H.
Harry H.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - September 2025
"I really enjoyed getting more confident as the week went on."
Lewis S.
Lewis S.Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue - November 2025
"Hands on learning and working all the time which made it more enjoyable and easier to absorb..."
Aaron F.
Aaron F.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - November 2025
This was my first time on a course and I’d recommend going to Great Oaks 100%
Patrick C.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator January 2026
★★★★★ - Brilliant course, a great introduction into chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting.
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Ed S.Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting - January 2026
"I felt very prepared and ready for the test day and passed first time"
Pippa L.
Pippa L.Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue - January 2026
"Absolutely fantastic training"
Colin S.
Colin S.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - March 2026
" I was fully immersed in the physical real world of cutting down trees, learning about nature in nature."
Jim Mc.
Jim Mc.Ground Based Chainsaw Operator - March 2026
"I really can't rate them high enough. Communication was excellent, execution of the training was flawless"
Oliver R.
Oliver R.Felling and Processing Small Trees - February 2026
"The trainer is knowledgeable and gave me a lot of information throughout the course."
Luke J.
Luke J.Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue - March 2026

Why Choose One to One Arboriculture Training?

Your Pace

Go steady or move fast, we follow your rhythm. No pressure, no waiting, no getting left behind. You’re in control of the tempo. We make sure the time is used well.

Your Goals

Every course is built around what you need to achieve. We focus on outcomes, not just content. Whether it's qualification or confidence, we train with purpose. Your goals shape every session.

Your Needs

Some need more time. Others need more challenge. One-to-one training gives you room to ask, repeat, or refine. We listen, adjust, and guide as needed.

Your Experience

Training with space to think and time to focus. No crowd, no chaos, just clear, structured progress. You get support when it counts and silence when it helps. It’s a learning experience designed to work.

Contact Us to Get Started

Get in touch now

You can now talk to us directly on WhatsApp or call us on 07404 165751

 Speak to the Instructor

Training@greatoakstreeservices.co.uk

Flexible start dates, expert support, and real results.

Great Oaks e-learning portal training materials

Exclusive Online E-Learning Portal

All candidates enrolled in our training and refresher courses gain automatic access to our exclusive Online E-Learning Portal. This comprehensive resource features purpose-built workbooks and video guides, created by our expert trainers and tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you’re preparing for your course or revisiting skills afterward, our portal ensures you have the tools and knowledge to excel.

Comprehensive Training with Ongoing Support

Each course includes full access to our E-Learning portal. A valuable resource designed to support you before, during, and after your practical training. The portal provides:

Workbooks and Guides

Easy-to-follow workbooks and guides to support and reinforce your learning at your own pace.

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Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video instructions covering key skills and techniques you’ll need on the job.

Links and Resources

Access to curated links, industry insights, and resources for continuous learning.

Post Training Access

Revisit after you qualify to consolidate your new skills.

TRAINED BY INDUSTRY
BUILT FOR INDUSTRY

Real-world, training built around the demands of industry.

Whether you’re learning chainsaw use, tree felling, or climbing and aerial rescue, every session is designed to reflect how the job is actually done. You’ll work through realistic scenarios, using industry-standard techniques, tools, and thinking from day one.

Health and safety is treated as it should be, not as a checklist, but as a way of working. You’ll learn how to stay sharp, stay safe, and make the right decisions in high-risk environments.

Taught by experienced arborists, this is hands-on, focused instruction that prepares you for the pace, risks, and expectations of the worksite not just the assessment.

Yes, but for good reason. One-to-one training gives you dedicated time with an experienced instructor, tailored sessions built around your pace and goals, and far more flexibility than a group course. You’re not sharing time, tools, or attention. Every hour is focused on you. While the upfront cost is higher, many candidates progress faster and feel more confident heading into assessment, making it a more efficient investment in the long run.

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting, Felling and Processing Small Trees – Combination ‘One-to-One’ Course – £2215

Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – Combination ‘One-to-One‘ Course – £2395

All our courses lead to City & Guilds NPTC Certificate of Competence qualifications, with assessments included in the cost of your training. Whether you’re just starting out or adding to your skillset, our hands-on training gets you fully certified and confident.

Yes. Each qualification includes a theory component, assessed through verbal questions during the final assessment. You’ll need to understand key principles like legislation, risk assessment, and best practice, not just practical techniques.

Our trainers incorporate this theory into your practical training.

To help you prepare, we provide access to our Online E-Learning Portal. Designed to support you before, during and after your training. It includes workbooks, video tutorials, industry resources and post-training access – all designed by our own instructors to help you learn at a pace that suits you, wherever you are. 

One-to-One Your Pace Your Needs Your Goals Your Experience

Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 by our candidates

★★★★★

What people say about training with Great Oaks, taken from our Google listing.

★★★★★

“The training was second to none, everything I needed to pass and more. Tomas is an excellent teacher, very experienced and fun to be around. Patient and understanding, he was able to adapt to my learning style very well.”

Nick J Sykes
Google review
★★★★★

“Brilliant course, a great introduction into chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting. Tom was a superb Instructor and I would highly recommend using Great oaks to anyone wanting to do their chainsaw courses!”

Edward Storer
Google review
★★★★★

“Highly recommend for anyone thinking about getting chainsaw training. Both trainer and examiner were highly professional and knowledgeable, made the whole experience very pleasant.”

Marc Walsh
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