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i was forestry and arb foreman for 10 years, then arb and landscape contractor,

though i have quite a few certificates for depth arb, saw maint. rescue etc etc. i was doing the job before the 'chainsaw licence' was invented. i have wworked continuously for years using saws, but my new employers will not let me. so.. can i apply for a retro respective licence or will i need a short refresher?

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You'll have picked up bad habits maybe not upto date on H&S stuff. I did a refresher, well added a new unit and they picked up on a few in training. Best to ring a agri/countryside college and see what they can do for you. You could just do all the short courses at great expense or read all the assessment shedules and book an assessor for the day.

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i was forestry and arb foreman for 10 years, then arb and landscape contractor,

though i have quite a few certificates for depth arb, saw maint. rescue etc etc. i was doing the job before the 'chainsaw licence' was invented. i have wworked continuously for years using saws, but my new employers will not let me. so.. can i apply for a retro respective licence or will i need a short refresher?

 

No such thing as a "chainsaw license", just new certs of competence.

 

What certs do you have??

 

Show these to your employer, they have no expiry date.

 

You could do one of the new certs as a refresher.

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if i had to sit my driving test tomorrow, i wouldnt drive like i drive today lol. I just go into good boy mode, simples.:001_rolleyes: I was the same mate, 12 years with no tickets, i just booked an assesor, found the questions and stuff on the nptc website and passed, job done. Easy peasy:thumbup:

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