Will I be ok going straight into level 3 arb?

[connor92]

Hi guys, I’ve got my interview for level 2 arb at Cannington College on Wednesday, but have also been advised to go straight for level 3 and I spoke to the course director and he said we’ll chat about what’s best on the day, I’m 25, have first couple of tickets, I know a lot of my tree idents and fungi already.

 

I do a lot of recreational tree climbing, generally have been a little ‘ tree mad ‘ for the last 5 years.

 

I like the idea of becoming the top in my profession and being a team leader, surveyor and cutter and maybe moving on higher into the forestry commission or estate management .

 

That’s all just a rough over view of me!

Cheers for any heads up!

 

Connor

[Mark Wileman]

I went straight into my level 3 and didn't find it too taxing, if you already know a lot of your trees and pests & diseases that's half the battle!

[Mark J]

Yes.  Maybe even look into a level 4/5 course depending on your age/qualifications.

[wjotner]

Just jump straight into level 3 mate. I did and I'd never done tree work at that time and new hardly anything except what I'd read in books in my own free time. Level 3 ain't rocket science. As long as you're comfortable with computers and reasonably literate, you'll be good to go.

[onetruth]

On ‎10‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 12:07, connor92 said:

 

Hi guys, I’ve got my interview for level 2 arb at Cannington College on Wednesday, but have also been advised to go straight for level 3 and I spoke to the course director and he said we’ll chat about what’s best on the day, I’m 25, have first couple of tickets, I know a lot of my tree idents and fungi already.

 

I do a lot of recreational tree climbing, generally have been a little ‘ tree mad ‘ for the last 5 years.

 

I like the idea of becoming the top in my profession and being a team leader, surveyor and cutter and maybe moving on higher into the forestry commission or estate management .

 

That’s all just a rough over view of me!

Cheers for any heads up!

 

Connor

I'm a bit late in replying, but based on what you've said about your current knowledge and experience, and your ability to formulate and punctuate a sentence, I'd say you were more than capable of going straight in at level 3!  You'll do well.