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
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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
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.
Upcoming courses
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Lantra: Chainsaw Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm ( Refresher)
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Essex | CB114JG | 01 Jun 2026 - 02 Jun 2026 |
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Emergency First Aid at Work
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Essex | CB10 1TT | 04 Jun 2026 |
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Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Trucks – Refresher
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Essex | CB113JS | 04 Jun 2026 |
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Lantra Manual Handling & Lantra Working at Heights
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Essex | CB114JG | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Lantra: Tractor Driving [5868] (TRA03)
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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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Helping rural businesses identify practical staff training requirements and maintain compliance.
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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
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
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