Is the stump grinding ticket essential?

[Harrison2604]

I've had an offer to do a stump grinder ticket for £81 and i was just wondering if it would be of any use applying for another job when I have experience in using a stump grinder already.

 

Let me know, Cheers

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

I've had an offer to do a stump grinder ticket for £81 and i was just wondering if it would be of any use applying for another job when I have experience in using a stump grinder already.

 

Let me know, Cheers

 

In answer to your first question, is a SG ticket essential = NO. Although NPTCs are available, as with wood-chippers, the test you need to satisfy is that of 'adequate training' and not a 'certificate of competence', altho clearly you have to be competent. Hence a Lantra Awards ITA (Integrated Training and Assessment) Certificate is fine or evidence of other 'adequate training'.

 

Q.2 = possibly, it would be useful when applying for another job as it not only shows evidence of adequate trainining', that said you/your employer need to ensure this for each type you use, AND that you are/were competent in it's use. Plus if the opposition don't have a 'ticket', even tho not essential, it mayu be the factor that clinches the deal/job.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[Alinicoll]

Essential no, useful possibly. If you have the offer and you can afford it then why not.

[Frankie Lawrence]

£81 I would say go for it its an extra recognised award Just hope for you and your arms sake you dont get a full time job at it.

 

I have heard it happen before