Arboricultural association

[Rinapea]

Hi please could someone tell me the difference between just being a member of the arboricultural association or being accredited as tree consultant in their website The criteria for accreditation are on the website of the Arboricultural Association but I can't find it 

[Mark Wileman]

Anyone can be a member of the Arboricultural Association (granted you do get different levels of membership.)

Being "Arb Approved" is a process that you can apply for and the AA will audit your book-keeping, H&S stuff, work practices etc...

 

A lot of councils will only use Arb Approved contractors.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

1 hour ago, Rinapea said:

Hi please could someone tell me the difference between just being a member of the arboricultural association or being accredited as tree consultant in their website The criteria for accreditation are on the website of the Arboricultural Association but I can't find it 

Hi there, for details about becoming an AA Registered Consultant see https://www.trees.org.uk/Accreditation/Become-a-AA-Registered-Consultant and also try to get an 'Aspiring Day' see https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=C870B63E-6972-4FC6-A60B-0EC71FE9D946 to 'find out more.'

Membership has various levels including 'Qualified Members' as Technicians, at level 3/4, and Professional, at level 5/6, before moving on to Fellowship after 5 years...if they so wish. 

 

Post back if you have further questions, happy to answer. 

 

Cheers..

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Just now, AA Teccie (Paul) said:

Hi there, for details about becoming an AA Registered Consultant see https://www.trees.org.uk/Accreditation/Become-a-AA-Registered-Consultant and also try to get an 'Aspiring Day' see https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=C870B63E-6972-4FC6-A60B-0EC71FE9D946 to 'find out more.'

Membership has various levels including 'Qualified Members' as Technicians, at level 3/4, and Professional, at level 5/6, before moving on to Fellowship after 5 years...if they so wish. 

 

Post back if you have further questions, happy to answer. 

 

Cheers..

Paul

PS 'ARB Approval' (ARB Approved Contractor) is a specific tree surgery 'business' accreditation as opposed to AARC which is an individual as an arb consultant (not a practice either!)