Arborist moving bk to UK from Canada

[cnicho]

Hi there, I'm an Arborist originially from the UK, who has been living in Canada for the past 12 years. I'm looking for some help in working out what my qualifications would be equivalent to in the UK. I have the ISA Certified Arborist & ISA Traq qualifications and before I moved to Canada, I was a Landscaper in the UK from leaving school and have NVQ Level 1& 2 in Horticulture & Royal Horticulture Society Level 2 certificate in Horticulture. I'm planning on moving back to the UK in the next 6-12 months and I'm looking at jobs but I'm unsure what I'd be qualified for. Any help or advice would be great. Thanks!

[LynherTraining]

ISA are recognised by the Arboricultural Association so they are probably a good place to start. The Arb Association are in this forum so hopefully one of them can inform you.

https://www.trees.org.uk/International-Society-of-Arboriculture

 

Edited January 31 by LynherTraining
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[Mick Dempsey]

I don’t think you’d struggle for work, especially as a climber, qualifications or not.

[cnicho]

Thanks for getting back to me. I ran my own tree care business for 7 years & and have worked for 5yrs for an Arborist company running a crew so I have lots of practical experience but from what I've read the ISA isn't as highly recognized as it's more theory based.  I'll definitely check out the link!

[Retired Climber]

I wouldn't worry. With your experience you could get an NPTC assessor to watch you for a day and get CS38, 39 and 41 done in a day. That would make you plenty useful.