Qualifications and Accreditations.
Luke continues to study and train to enhance his knowledge and extend his skill set.
Below is a list of Luke’s qualifications to date. These include NPTC Awards, Arboricultural & Horticultural Licenses and Tickets from City & Guilds, Cumbria;
Bristol Certificate of Higher Education Environmental Science, The Open University, Bristol.
NR Training Certificate in Garden Design.
Introduction to Plant Science Course with Dr Noel Kinsbury.
Naturalistic Planting Design Course with Prof. Nigel Dunnett & Noel Kingsbury.
RHS L3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development.
RHS L3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture.
NPTC L2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.
NPTC L2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting.
NPTC L3 Award in Tree Climbing and Rescue.
NPTC L3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free Fall Techniques.
NPTC L2 Principles in the Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides.
NPTC L2 Award in the Safe Applications of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment.
NPTC L2 Award in Sit Astride All Terrain Vehicle Handling.
Lantra L1 Award in Dry Stone Walling.
Certificate in Fine Turf & Lawn Maintenance.
NCFE L4 Certificate in Bushcraft Leadership - Woodcraft School, Haselmere.