Do I become more employable by having my own climbing gear?

[Kyle_haynes]

Just got my qualifications in climbing and aerial use of chainsaws and I was wondering whether having my own gear is better for me to gain employment quickly.

[treequip]

If you are working cards in for a "pukka" outfit they will provide the kit for you. Bringing your own kit can complicate things, at the very least it will have to be "lolered" as and when needed.

[Kev Stephenson]

If you are planning on going self employed and working for a number of companies then you definitely need a good amount of kit and be fully competent in using it.

 

If you are looking for employment then the company should provide all climbing kit. I specifically state someone employed by me can only use kit provided by me as then I know the history of it, know it is all in date for LOLER and they know what they are doing with it. e.g. an employee buys (or borrows) a new spiderjack, something they have never used before. They fall whilst at work using the spiderjack, the employer is liable unless negligence or failure to follow procedure can be proven.

[Kyle_haynes]

Thanks kev that helps alot

[benedmonds]

Just got my qualifications in climbing and aerial use of chainsaws and I was wondering whether having my own gear is better for me to gain employment quickly.

 

If you have kit, you can use you can demonstrate to an employer your skill level and commitment and many firms take you on on a trial basis so might not want to shell out straight away.

 

It would not be a deal breaker but having your own basic climbing kit (as long as it is kept in good condition) would be an advantage, if you came with kit I would replace it when necessary and if you left you would take the stuff I had replaced with you. If I supply everything from new I would expect you to pay for it if you wanted to take it with you when you left.

 

You are likely to be more comfortable in your own gear and likely to want your own IMO..

[stihlmadasever]

Not in my experience.If its as a subbie climber then its definetly a nessecity to have all your own gear but you've just started, so for me its a wee bonus but most firms have extra kit lying around unused anyway.

[Tomtop]

Where you live?

[roseyweb]

every lad i've had has come with kit and left with kit, ie it gets replaced if broke in duty, we pay for loler

[Marc]

If your green it makes no odds to us. You'll drag brash for a year, pull takes or dig mulch circles, if your the karate kid you will get it.

 

Just my opinion.

[WesD]

If your green it makes no odds to us. You'll drag brash for a year, pull takes or dig mulch circles, if your the karate kid you will get it.

 

Just my opinion.

 

 

Don't get this approach myself, brew bitch and brash dragging for a year hardly sets the bar high for an enthusiastic youngster wanting to learn the trade.

 

Each to their own mind.