rfs or isa

[Jamie]

The RFS will give you letters after your name, which is good. the ISA will be more internationally recognised.

 

I'd be interested to know how it is percieved being being a Royal society overseas.

 

Jamie

[John Wilson]

From an employers point of view I'd value the full RFS Cert Arb certificate rather than the ISA Cert Arb. I've done both, the RFS first and then the ISA two years after.

 

I worked like buggery to gain the RFS Cert, yet two years later I sat the ISA and passed with one evening’s revision.

 

Most people on my RFS course didn't bother getting the practical elements in order to gain the full certificate, this I feel is a big mistake. Get the two together and I feel you have an excellent qualification!

 

Better still.....Get both

 

 

I totally agree with what john has said if your gonna put the time in on one just do both

[RPA]

Richard

I have already done all my NPTC 30,31,38,39,40,and 41 chipper, stump grinder, just doing this for my own benefit to gain more back ground info as i like learning and progression. The isa is good as i can do it in MY time at home as i cannot go back to collage (family,martgage etc).

 

 

IC

Not aimed at you in any way, just pointing out how easy anyone could become ISA Certified Arborist.

[Ian C]

 

IC

Not aimed at you in any way, just pointing out how easy anyone could become ISA Certified Arborist.

 

didn't take offence Richard, It's not that easy you have to have been in the industry at least 3 years (not sure how they police that mind) but these courses are good for people where collage isn't an option and learning this way is better than learning nowt.