a journey into Arb

[David Humphries]

As well as running an apprentice for 18 months we've just given a Belgian Arb student a two month internship to help him complete his studies.

 

The following is a pictorial diary of some of the work he was involved during his time with us.

 

 

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Fine young man, who fitted in to the team really well.

 

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Edited May 7, 2016 by David Humphries

[David Humphries]

Our apprentice had the opportunity to dismantle his first tree last week.

He'd only used spikes once before on a practice pole rescue.

Did very well and looked pretty comfortable in what was a fairly tight spot.

 

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Edited May 30, 2016 by David Humphries

[silky fox]

It's a very lucky young Arb that get's placed with you David..You offer such a broad spectrum of training wether it's Full modern Arboricultural practices....Tree health/body language of trees...and all the modern toys that go with it....his mind will be like a sponge with you and your capable team mentoring him...Well done Monkey D.

[David Humphries]

I think it's the mindset of having been an apprentice 30 years ago Paul.

 

I was given an opportunity at 16 and was shown the ropes.

It's quite a privelage to offer that same opportunity to new people to the industry, and be part of their journey.

 

 

 

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[silky fox]

I know exactly what you mean David👍👍will you be at the Arbshow/APF this year?

[David Humphries]

Possibly the Arb show, though depends on a few things at work this week.

 

 

 

 

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[Stoatally]

I'm always really envious of this thread. If only if known 25 years ago that this is the path I want to take, and then been able to find an apprenticeship like these! Very lucky people.

[David Humphries]

So the journey for our current apprentice, Se, comes to and end with us after 20 months.

 

He's gone from a complete novice to being ready for the big wide world of Arb.

 

He now starts on contract work for another London Council for a few months before moving on to an advanced apprenticeship at the Royal Botanoc Gardens at Kew in September

 

Good luck with your next step Se

 

All the very best from the Hampstead Heath Arb Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited May 5, 2017 by David Humphries