newbie!

[josh]

cool, i'll be looking to do my level 2 at some point aswell, just if i get my tickets first i'll be allowed to work. need to get some books too, any ideas? cheers

[josharb87]

basic tickets make you much more employable

 

good luck

[josh]

thanks, by the way josharb87, if you dont mind me asking, were you born in 87? only i was and think its quite strange as i was thinking about using your name!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

i think this post is misleading. i would ignore it (no offence)

 

i agree.

 

hello newbie! born in 87! lol, thats making me feel mighty old lad! i started my career back in that year at the tender age of 15, when men was men and boys didnt want to do tree work! on a serious note, I do not know what it is like trying to find work these days, i have had the good fortune of having a natural ability from a tender age and never failed to get a job through a days trial. but things have changed greatly. liability issues for employers is a big cause for concern taking on a newbie. this is potentialy very risky business, one of the worst games you can get into for your health! but if your really certain this is the life for you, welcome aboard the good ship arbor, its a life i would not change for love nor money.

 

With regards to books, seriously from the beginning, and priority.

 

There are fpour books maybe five if you can afford them that i would start with

 

The tree climbers companion jeff jepson i have 2nd edition, might be a newer one avaliable

 

the art and science of practical rigging by peter s donzelli and sharon j lilly

 

NDG James's the arboriculturists companion

 

Stupsi explains the tree, by C mattheck

 

and at 30 quid it aint cheap for a little book but if you get a taste of claus and want more get the VTA handbook

 

These books will get you well on your way to understanding all you need to know to get you up to scratch and out of harms way.

[dillsue]

i think this post is misleading. i would ignore it (no offence)

 

Why ignore the need for NPTC certs? For the majority of people you cant legally start a chainsaw at work without formal certification to prove you are competant and hence safe. You're unlikely to get any work from a responsible employer without at least your basic tickets, so NPTC certification is the first step unless you're aiming to be a "hands off" arb consultant.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Why ignore the need for NPTC certs? For the majority of people you cant legally start a chainsaw at work without formal certification to prove you are competant and hence safe. You're unlikely to get any work from a responsible employer without at least your basic tickets, so NPTC certification is the first step unless you're aiming to be a "hands off" arb consultant.

 

he wasnt saying it in reference to the NPTC certs, but the collage course

[josh]

cool, thanks. ive got my cs30 booked for jan25th and cs 38 on march 8th, then book the 31 and 39. ive ordered the arboriculturists companion and a tree identification book, should be with me soon. next i need to know best boots for both ground work and climbing? and i'm not too sure about protection classification on trousers? any help would be good? cheers:biggrin: