Heading to Australia advice

[Deni]

Evening,

 

I got granted my working holiday visa a few months ago and im heading out to Oz feb at the latest (not sure which part yet).

 

Was looking for any advice from those that have been working in the tree buisiness over there.

 

Few things im not sure about like do my NPTC's qualify and should i buy new PPE before i go or is it cheaper over there, also what kind of protection you need to wear, dont fancy wearing all round as i will be toasting in the heat!

 

Any and as much advice would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Deni

[Ewan Murray]

You only have to wear Type A chainsaw trousers and normal safety boots, gear is expensive out here bring your own. Mesh vizors aren't accepted over here by the governing body most people wear glasses. Its hot and will be extremely hot in Febuary bring sunscreen and insect repellent. The pruning over here is different I haven't done a single crown reduction while I have been out here, so come over with an open mind in regards to pruning practices people seem to really care about trees and less is more approach is usually preferred. Hope this helps Ewan

 

Oh and Nptcs are valued but alot of companies like a national diploma or something similar

[treebloke]

Evening,

 

I got granted my working holiday visa a few months ago and im heading out to Oz feb at the latest (not sure which part yet).

 

Any and as much advice would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Deni

 

Dont try walking there, go by plane.

 

I know a few lads who have been out and were not keen on the size of the spiders which inhabit the trees.

[Taupotreeman]

Most of the spiders are nothing to worry about. It's the little black ones you should be wary of.

 

The constant heat was the biggest eye opener for me. There were some days you just couldn't do anything. You couldn't get cool and if you didn't have aircon you were in trouble. Time for the beach then

 

Also dealing with mahoosive Gums day in and day out became tedious but the country is fantastic and the people accomodating and friendly. You'll find a very positive outlook in most Ozzies and a way more laid back lifestyle with many less uptight peole than in the UK (sorry to generalise but that's my personal opinion).

[hplp]

Im hoping to head out in january/feb too.

 

Have you any definate plans yet as to what you're going to do out there?

 

I havnt bar hoping to buy a vehicle when I land and then have a tour around.

 

Hugh

[Mark James]

Sunscreen lots of it.

 

 

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[carpman]

bring all your climbing gear with longer than normal ropes good spikes,climbing saw, prices here are shocking:thumbdown: but the wages are good.

if you are a good climber go out contract climbing you will need to be good at big dismantles, this will allow you to work when you want and have lots of time off.if you come in feb have a 2 month look around to let it cool down a bit if you have to work straight away head south dont try and work in queensland in the summer it will knock you on your arse real quick!

 

if you get a job with a company wages wont be as good, 5 days a week it wont feel like a working holiday you need to enjoy it.

 

if you go out climbing check out your groundies know what they are about i have worked with some top notch boys and allso some complete tossers a lot of the small firms hire in labour on an as needed basis be carefull.

 

i have been here five years now send us a pm if you need a hand with anything.

[atree]

You only have to wear Type A chainsaw trousers and normal safety boots, gear is expensive out here bring your own. Mesh vizors aren't accepted over here by the governing body most people wear glasses. Its hot and will be extremely hot in Febuary bring sunscreen and insect repellent. The pruning over here is different I haven't done a single crown reduction while I have been out here, so come over with an open mind in regards to pruning practices people seem to really care about trees and less is more approach is usually preferred. Hope this helps Ewan

 

Oh and Nptcs are valued but alot of companies like a national diploma or something similar

 

Whats the issue with visors over there?never heard that before.

 

How do like climb Euc's all the time?Sounds like nice work tho.

[Ewan Murray]

Whats the issue with visors over there?never heard that before.

 

How do like climb Euc's all the time?Sounds like nice work tho.

Not sure was wearing one when i started and the apprentice told me they were not considered adequate eye protection under work safe regulations. Eucs are good but you get the odd one thats skinny and really tall with no real anchor point. I find my climbing style changed when i moved over here. They tend to prune the trees to what will suit it best e.g. weight reducing heavier limbs by thinning outer crown growth that will not effect the shape of the crown, rather than have general types of pruning e.g crown reduction or crown thin as I did in the Uk.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Mind the Eastern Brown snakes which look like strips of long bark until it moves! There are some great wildlife parks where all Australian wildlife can be viewed close up.

 

Some interesting viewpoints across the bush (should that be woodlands)