Countryside Science provides face-to-face training across land management, machinery use, and pesticide application. All training is delivered by Simon Ernstsons, a freelance instructor with over 20 years’ experience across grounds maintenance, arboriculture, invasive species management, and environmental training.

LANTRA-accredited training

Simon delivers a range of LANTRA accredited courses for approved training providers.

Courses commonly delivered include:

  • Brushcutters and trimmers

  • Hand-held hedgecutters

  • Other LANTRA machinery and land-based training (context dependent)

Training is practical, proportionate, and focused on safe, competent operation in real-world working environments.

City & Guilds Pesticides Training

Simon also delivers City & Guilds pesticide training and assessment, including:

PA1 – Principles of safe pesticide use

PA6 – Hand-held applicators

PA6AW – Aquatic application

EcoPlug and tree-injection methods

Training covers legislation, environmental protection, equipment setup, safe practice, and assessment preparation.

Bespoke and in-house training

In addition to accredited courses, Countryside Science provides bespoke face-to-face training tailored to specific tools, tasks, or operational contexts.

This may include:

  • Tool-specific or task-specific training

  • Site-based or in-house delivery

  • Support for teams with mixed experience levels

Bespoke training is particularly suited to organisations looking to address specific risks or skill gaps.

Working with training providers

Working with training providers

Countryside Science operates on a freelance instructor basis. Simon delivers training on behalf of approved training providers but is not a training provider directly.

If you’re interested in any of the courses listed:

  • You can be connected with a suitable, approved training provider

  • Training can often be delivered locally or regionally

  • Support is available in identifying the most appropriate course or route

Discuss face-to-face training delivery

If you’re interested in face-to-face training, accredited assessment, or bespoke in-house courses, get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Countryside Science can advise on available options and connect you with the most appropriate training provider.

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