advice New to the industry and Seeking Advice

[JoeM]

I am currently a Dairy farmer and looking for a career change into Tree Surgery.

 

I have a background in Outdoor Education so have done plenty of climbing (Rocks), and I’m not scared of physical outdoor work, in all Conditions.

 

I just wanted to ask if anyone had any advice on how to get into the industry? I would love to do a course to get me qualified but understand that I will need to keep learning for a good few years in the Industry. 

 

In in particular I need to know, 

 

what qualifications would I need before I can start earning money?

 

Do people usually have an employer in mind before committing to a course to gain qualifications ? 

 

Thanks in in advance for any advice,

Cheers!

[billpierce]

Id highly suggest doing a few days experience for a local tree surgeon. Just to give you a bit flavour of what the day to day could involve and whether its for you.