
OVERVIEW
PROVIDERS OF LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY TRAINING COURSES
A FOCUS ON PRACTICAL & THEORY BASED EDUCATION
COURSES IN ARBORICULTURE
FORESTRY & LANDSCAPING
EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT US
The Environmental Training Centre Ltd, based in Stafford, Staffordshire was set up to provide the best practical and theory based training for environmental industries such as Arboriculture, Forestry and Landscaping.
Situated in a rural estate in a custom-built training facility in the West Midlands, with excellent access from M6 J14 its central location is ideally suited to serve Shropshire, West Midlands, Mid & North Wales and the North West.
With decades of experience in tree surgery contracting, consultancy and training in the UK and overseas. The staff at ETC strive to provide the most up to date information and skills, giving candidates the skills and knowledge they need to successfully progress and excel in their chosen career providing employers with a well skilled workforce.
The ETC are actively involved in industry and seek to constantly improve standards and best practice by attending seminars, conferences and workshops to further our knowledge and skills. By expanding our knowledge and skill sets we feel we can better prepare candidates for success.
Quite simply we aim to be the best training providers, with the finest facilities giving you all the tools you need to succeed whether this is your first step into a new career in Tree surgery or just topping up your knowledge.

OUR TEAM
All of our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts, with vast amounts of knowledge within their industry and the fields they teach. The team are deeply involved in the industry and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of ETC by attending seminars, conferences and workshops. We feel that by expanding our knowledge and skill sets we can better prepare candidates for success.
OUR COURSES
Here at the Environmental Training Centre we pride ourselves in delivering a comprehensive range of NPTC, Lantra and short courses in a wide range of disciplines, from chainsaw maintenance and tree climbing to tree & pest identification and pesticide application aimed at those looking to become Tree Surgeons, Foresters and other land based vocations.
Our wide range of courses cater for all levels of ability and experience, from first time chainsaw use to large tree felling and advanced aerial rigging courses.
Our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts, with vast amounts of knowledge within their industry and the fields they teach.
ETC provide all NPTC training courses with assessment on the following day or at a time to suit your needs.
As well as NPTC & Lantra courses and refreshers we also provide bespoke CPD courses tailored to suit you or your companies needs such as advanced aerial rescue or rigging techniques, helping to up-skill your workforce and up to date with the latest techniques, equipment and industry standards ultimately increasing safety and productivity.
FACILITIES
Located on an attractive country estate with a mix of hard and soft wood plantations, grazing , and arable land we are ideally situated to provide practical hands on training in a realistic environment.
Our custom built, state of the art training centre has been purposely designed to provide the best learning environment possible, with state of the art equipment and facilities, we strive provide a learning environment which supports success.
Facilities include:
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Purposed built classroom & Conference room, equipped with electronic learning aids.
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Fully equipped purpose built workshop.
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Indoor demonstration tree.
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Toilets.
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Kitchen facilities.
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Free WiFi.
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Car Parking.
VENUE HIRE AVAILABLE
Our facilities are available to hire on an should you require space for any teaching, conference, meeting and other such activities. We can also help provide accommodation and catering services if required.