Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

Posted

Well written guide Landmark - I wish I had read something like this when starting up.
The advice I would give anyone starting up and signing up for their training courses is:
Choose a course provider that does not make you first buy all the equipment and tools they say are necessary for the course, before you even know what most of it is or what it does! and that's not even including course fees!
Choose a training provider that will loan you chainsaws, tools, climbing gear for the training, even if they charge more it's better than spending upwards of a £1000 just to buy the gear to do the course. Spend money on your gear later, when you have the experience to know what you actually want to spend your hard earned on and what you think will benefit you most for your everyday workload. [emoji106]

  • Like 2
Posted

Thanks for your feedback, @BrendanTreeFeller. Good advice – nothing like trying gear out to get a feel for what works for you. You’ll then feel more confident about splashing out a bit more on budget once you’re confident you’re putting your money into the right things.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  •  

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.