Saffron Walden Agricultural Training Group

Professional Training for Agriculture & Land-Based Industries

Delivering high-quality accredited training for agriculture, arboriculture, horticulture, rural sports and other land-based industries across the region.

SWATG Established in 1975
Member Discounts
Training Needs Assesment
Experienced Instructors
Lantra, UKRS, City & Guilds NPTC accredited courses.

Featured Courses

ATV & Quad Bike
Chainsaw
Forklift & Telehandler
First Aid at Work
Manual Handling
Pesticides (PA Courses)
Tractor Driving

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The Saffron Walden Agricultural Training Group provides high-quality training for agriculture, arboriculture, horticulture and other land-based industries. We work with businesses and individuals to deliver practical training, staff development and professional advice that helps keep organisations up to date with current legislation and industry requirements.

Our fully accredited instructors and assessors are experienced, trusted professionals within the agricultural sector, delivering courses either on-site at your premises or at local training venues. We aim to provide relevant, cost-effective training that fits around the seasonal demands and workloads of rural businesses.

Courses available for both members and non-members.

Upcoming courses

Course name County Postcode Date
Lantra: Chainsaw Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm ( Refresher)
Essex CB114JG 01 Jun 2026 - 02 Jun 2026
Emergency First Aid at Work
Essex CB10 1TT 04 Jun 2026
Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Trucks – Refresher
Essex CB113JS 04 Jun 2026
Lantra Manual Handling & Lantra Working at Heights
Essex CB114JG 08 Jun 2026
Lantra: Tractor Driving [5868] (TRA03)
Essex CB11 3YG 22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2026
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Save up to 25% on non-member course fees and gain access to ongoing training support for your business.

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Training Needs Assesment

Helping rural businesses identify practical staff training requirements and maintain compliance.

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Explore our wide range of agricultural, machinery, safety and rural skills training courses.

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AGM: Thursday 5th February 2026

Reminder to all members, that our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Thursday 5th September 2026 at The Bell, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden starting at 6.30pmOn the agenda: Membership feesUpdates to the groups constitutionVoting of the committee[...]
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SWATG is up and running

It has been a long time coming, but SWATG can now take course booking and enquiries again. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to contact your new training officer Julia Baines, on 07854492720 or email her at SWAgriTG@outlook.com[...]
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Robert Patmore's Funeral

It is with great saddens that we have to report that our long standing Training Officer and Instructor Robert Patmore, has passed away. His funeral is taking place on Friday 12th September 2025, 11am at St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden, Saffron Walden. Whilst SWATG co[...]
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62 Nether Court,
Essex, CO9 2HF
Telephone: 07854492720
Mobile: 07854 492720
Email: SWAgriTG@outlook.com

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