New year - New Horizons

[Al Duffill]

I would recommend The Tree Climbers Companion by Jeff Jepson or Jephson, a small but very informative book. Trees in Britain by Roger Phillips ( all hail) is a must IMO. Some strange tree action going on in Tolkein's; The Lord of the Rings, but thats more advanced!! Which course you doing mate?

[knight6m]

Some course detail is here:

(Tree Surgery for Craftsmen)

 

I would recommend The Tree Climbers Companion by Jeff Jepson or Jephson, a small but very informative book. Trees in Britain by Roger Phillips ( all hail) is a must IMO.

Waiting delivery of Trees in Britain, about to go and find The Tree Climbers Companion, thanks for the steer dryadude.

[knight6m]

The Tree Climbers Companion, £12-95 on flea-bay - job done.

[Andy Clark]

Andy,

Thanks for the frank response, as far as I can tell this is OCN in Arboriculture, and the basic NPTC tickets

(Tree Surgery for Craftsmen)

 

At 40+ time is not on my side so I need to make like a vacuum cleaner and suck up as much knowledge as possible, as fast as possible. I will be canvassing you guys for some work experience later in the year IOT start the consolidation of learning process, I then intend to continue part time study whilst in employment to build skills, knowledge etc.

I know that this is not the easiest way to do this especially in the current climate but who is going to take on a 40+groundie with no prior knowledge/experience?

 

 

Andy, don't get me wrong........ I hold Merrist wood in the highest regard! I took the NCH Arb there myself back in 94/95, and Jack Kenyon is probably one of the most knowledgeable lecturers that the industry has.

 

As for your age (you mention 40+), just remember that there's more than one way to skin a cat...... ie, you don't have to be a groundie or even a climber to get into Arb. There's always Surveying/Contract management etc, and with things like Adult Learning Grants, you may find you'll be eligable to take a more dedicated academic qual. that might serve you better in the long run.

 

Just don't go thinking that the course will be a "quick fix". It won't be!

[combined tree services]

Andy, don't get me wrong........ I hold Merrist wood in the highest regard! I took the NCH Arb there myself back in 94/95, and Jack Kenyon is probably one of the most knowledgeable lecturers that the industry has.

 

As for your age (you mention 40+), just remember that there's more than one way to skin a cat...... ie, you don't have to be a groundie or even a climber to get into Arb. There's always Surveying/Contract management etc, and with things like Adult Learning Grants, you may find you'll be eligable to take a more dedicated academic qual. that might serve you better in the long run.

 

Just don't go thinking that the course will be a "quick fix". It won't be!

 

But at 40+ you will soon realise that your climbing days are over , Jack Kenyon is coming up to retirement age and can still run rings round any of the guys on the course and in fact most of the lecturers - Zack does not like to climb in case he gets dirty or messes up the hair do

[knight6m]

Andy, don't get me wrong........ I hold Merrist wood in the highest regard! I took the NCH Arb there myself back in 94/95, and Jack Kenyon is probably one of the most knowledgeable lecturers that the industry has.

 

As for your age (you mention 40+), just remember that there's more than one way to skin a cat...... ie, you don't have to be a groundie or even a climber to get into Arb. There's always Surveying/Contract management etc, and with things like Adult Learning Grants, you may find you'll be eligable to take a more dedicated academic qual. that might serve you better in the long run.

 

Just don't go thinking that the course will be a "quick fix". It won't be!

 

Andy,

I realise this is no quick fix. I have, most current, a management/ HR background and access to £6000 of further educational funding over the next 10 years (I think), for me this is primarily foot in the door kind of stuff which then allows me to get employment and decide which way to go next. The ultimate aim is own business with oldest son. I intend to get him educated/ trained also.

[knight6m]

But at 40+ you will soon realise that your climbing days are over , Jack Kenyon is coming up to retirement age and can still run rings round any of the guys on the course and in fact most of the lecturers - Zack does not like to climb in case he gets dirty or messes up the hair do

 

CTS, I dont plan climbing for too long- hence the oldest son option, he might not be bright but he is good with heavy weights. Joking aside, I know my climbing days will probably be few if I am realistic. Anyway how many people want to climb trees at 50+?

[Andy Clark]

CTS, I dont plan climbing for too long- hence the oldest son option, he might not be bright but he is good with heavy weights. Joking aside, I know my climbing days will probably be few if I am realistic. Anyway how many people want to climb trees at 50+?

 

Andy, i've sent you a PM..... please get in touch.

 

Cheers

[knight6m]

Andy, i've sent you a PM..... please get in touch.

 

Cheers

 

Done, PM with e-mail,