are NPTC tickets recognised in europe

[bob]

as the title says

are our nptc certs recognised in europe

[bob]

anyone know or not:confused1:

[Lee Winger]

From what Iv'e seen in the Med country's, they wouldn't have a clue what NPTC is or what any arb tickets are, they just get on with it, and pay little attention to the carp Brussels chucks out........

[rapidlee]

was on line with a german and they are recognised as a good standard

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

I think the strict answer is probably 'NO' as they will not appear on other countries 'national qualification framework', or equivalent.

 

But, in practice, probably yes as the UK system to some extent is seent o lead the way.

 

Now if you also held the 'European Tree Worker Certificate' that would probably bring more credibility to your NPTCs.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[el cirujano]

In spain they are definetly recognized by the spanish arboricultural assosiation. They are pushing for them to become the standard, they are still not obligatory though.....

Where are you looking to work in europe?

Paul

[el cirujano]

Ah yes the good old ETW! That is also becoming the norm here, I have to get it myself, if I want to get work for the Palma (mallorca) council.

Cheers

[jarnii]

never been asked for them, a good reference and rep is better than any qual. the etw is a good way to go but if you can build up a 'portfolio' of people you have worker for then you will be ok. im not rubbishing all quals but to be honest peope become ridiculously better than the qual which in my mind makes it good for a starting point but doesnt say what the person is capable off.

[Yorkshireman]

Bob as yet no however the last discussion I had re this matter is that they are attempting to gain recognition within the EU

 

http://www.nptc.org.uk/contact us

 

I do have a few email addresses however not for distribution on the www