Certified Arborist Qualification

[evergreen]

Hi Guys

I was wondering what the ISA Certified Arborist is equivalent to in the UK. Is it level 2 like the RFS Certificate or lower/higher?

Cheers

[Amelanchier]

Its level 2 on the NQF just like the RFS Cert.

[evergreen]

Thanks Tony, dont think I need to do both then!

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Thanks Tony, dont think I need to do both then!

 

Interestingly someone recently described this as requiring 'level 3' knowledge for a 'level 2' qualification...which is probably quite accurate.

 

However as Tnoy says it is at level 2 on the NQF....soon to be QCF, just when we've got used to it.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[Amelanchier]

Thanks Tony, dont think I need to do both then!

 

Well whilst the two qualification share a framework level, they're not exactly equal - specifically the ISA cert arb has the advantage of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement which allows you to show a commitment for ongoing progression to any future employers.

 

If you've passed the RFS course - its an easy step onward which bags you the CPD and a wider recognition throughout the wider international industry should you wish to travel and work.

[Amelanchier]

....soon to be QCF, just when we've got used to it.

 

I'm sure that when we have our head around the QCF it will duly be changed again!

[evergreen]

Sorry Tony, Im being a little dense! Do you think it would be worthwhile getting both qualifications?

[Arbocop]

learn as much as you can evergreen on the job and in the class room.

 

we are holding the first UK european tree worker exam 19/20 of this month. that maps strait over to the isa exam, the two are very similar but do focus on differing topics to the rfs.

 

kev

[ScottF]

Certified arborist is a useful ticket if you want to work anywhere but the UK. I tried to register for a risk assessment training course in Canada this year and they wouldn't let me on it because I'm not a certified arborist.

They wouldn't recognise my UK level 7 qualification, QTRA or anything else. It seems officious but there you have it.

[evergreen]

Cheers Scott, thats worth knowing, I think I will try to do both and see what happens! Is your level 7 the RFS Diploma? Nick