4-6 Week Arb/Tree Surgeon Courses

[Joe Newton]

I'd find a couple of local firms and see if you can do a few days graft on the ground before you part with your hard earned. Even with all your tickets you'll be not much use to anyone as a climber initially so will mainly be doing ground work. 

 

Big shift in money from IT to working as a groundy, you'll want to know if its definitely for you.

 

Most firms won't care about tickets if you're dragging brash and feeding a chipper to start off with. Just buy yourself a lid and some sensible boots. 

[Mark_G]

44 minutes ago, Joe Newton said:

I'd find a couple of local firms and see if you can do a few days graft on the ground before you part with your hard earned. Even with all your tickets you'll be not much use to anyone as a climber initially so will mainly be doing ground work. 

 

Big shift in money from IT to working as a groundy, you'll want to know if its definitely for you.

 

Most firms won't care about tickets if you're dragging brash and feeding a chipper to start off with. Just buy yourself a lid and some sensible boots. 

Hi Joe,

 

thanks for the good solid advice.  Im going to call some local companies this week to seer fi there is a possibility of ground work.
TBH the money isn't an issue, i am primarily making the move due to mental health issues and for my overall well being so i will be happy just to be outside, doing some honest solid graft, and climbing trees (im an avid rock climber as it is).

Thanks again,

 

Mark

[PatrickFirwood]

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Pro climber training are a great option. They are who I trained with and can't recommend them enough.  They provide a 6 week fast track course where you will do all your ground/aerial assessments and training back to back (Including first aid, MEWP, Stump grinder & Chipper). You will also get 40 hours in class theory about tree law, pruning, biology etc. 

 

I know they are nowhere near Devon, but they provide accommodation and food for the whole 6 weeks included in the package price. We had people from all over the UK and a guy from France staying when I did my training.  

[averagearborist]

Alright dude?

I did the same thing about 6 years ago - changed career to tree work. I did the 10 week tree course at Otley college. I lodged in a nearby house for the time i was there. You get your basic 4 tickets and a level 3 subsidiary diploma in arboriculture ans forestry. This is a enough to start in thr industry as a trainee.

If you can afford the time away from home I'd do it. You learn basic biology, biomechanics, trees in the built environment, forestry and woodland management, pests and diseases as well as the practical elements.

While doing the NPTC tickets as individual courses is a cost effective way in, you will lack the wider understanding of trees. Learning on the job can be unreliable - the stuff I've heard some people come out with about trees is unbelievable, sometimes from people who have been cutting for years.

[averagearborist]

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Pro climber training are a great option. They are who I trained with and can't recommend them enough.  They provide a 6 week fast track course where you will do all your ground/aerial assessments and training back to back (Including first aid, MEWP, Stump grinder & Chipper). You will also get 40 hours in class theory about tree law, pruning, biology etc. 
 
I know they are nowhere near Devon, but they provide accommodation and food for the whole 6 weeks included in the package price. We had people from all over the UK and a guy from France staying when I did my training.  

I've heard good things about this one too.

[Mark_G]

1 hour ago, averagearborist said:

Alright dude?

I did the same thing about 6 years ago - changed career to tree work. I did the 10 week tree course at Otley college. I lodged in a nearby house for the time i was there. You get your basic 4 tickets and a level 3 subsidiary diploma in arboriculture ans forestry. This is a enough to start in thr industry as a trainee.

If you can afford the time away from home I'd do it. You learn basic biology, biomechanics, trees in the built environment, forestry and woodland management, pests and diseases as well as the practical elements.

While doing the NPTC tickets as individual courses is a cost effective way in, you will lack the wider understanding of trees. Learning on the job can be unreliable - the stuff I've heard some people come out with about trees is unbelievable, sometimes from people who have been cutting for years.

Thanks for the great info, i will check it out, and yeah i understand that just because people are in the "trade" doesnt mean they know what they talk about, you should hear some of the stuff i hear working in I.T from I.T pros lol

[Mark_G]

2 hours ago, PatrickFirwood said:

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WWW.PROCLIMBERARBLTD.CO.UK

 

Pro climber training are a great option. They are who I trained with and can't recommend them enough.  They provide a 6 week fast track course where you will do all your ground/aerial assessments and training back to back (Including first aid, MEWP, Stump grinder & Chipper). You will also get 40 hours in class theory about tree law, pruning, biology etc. 

 

I know they are nowhere near Devon, but they provide accommodation and food for the whole 6 weeks included in the package price. We had people from all over the UK and a guy from France staying when I did my training.  

Thanks for the info, i will check them out and see what is on offer and consider it, thanks

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

On 08/08/2021 at 12:37, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

If you are on FB might be worth looking this one up ⬇️ +/- 250 tree folk - bound to be someone nearby that’ll give you a run out. 
 

 

I see you’re in!

[Mark_G]

1 hour ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

I see you’re in!

Yes Indeedy

 

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Just now, Mark_G said:

Yes Indeedy

 

I’m SE Cornwall and can often find tasks that would suit if you fancy a schlepp down this far 👍🏻