Sussex CS38 short course/cheap?

[Pedroski]

First post here....so to start with, Hello All!

 

I'm after doing my CS38 - I'm an old codger of over 40, self-employed, working full time alongside a a landscape contractor (and have done for many years), family to support and big bills, and can't afford to take much time off + pay heaps of course fees. I've done a fair bit of rock climbing over the years, I know my knots and ropes and how to get safely up and down trees, I have my own suitable climbing gear. But I really want to do some time rescue training and get assessed.

 

There's a fella (mate of mine) who does our aerial saw work and to be honest that side of it doesn't really appeal - I'd rather just set up lines and be ready for rescue.

 

I've looked into a week at Plumpton for their course, but it's something like £500, plus I'd lose £500 for a week of not working... it's just too much.

 

Any advice much appreciated

[andrew t]

Try keith yates arboriculture on google he might do it cheaper I dont know his proper web address should come up though.

[Pedroski]

Thanks very much Andrew. I've found his website - for anyone else interested it's Tree Surgery Courses and Training - Keith Yates Tree Experience "Keith Yates Tree Experience".

 

I've just checked Plumpton College fees again.... how's this for CS38.....

"Tuition fee: £950 Price held

Registration Fee: £42.75 Assessment fee: £83.50"

FFS man, how the hell can anyone justify that for a 5 day course while having to earn a living at the same time??? KYTE is £480 + assessment.

Edited November 29, 2011 by Pedroski

[andrew t]

Keith is a legend proper nice guy used to teach at merrist wood.

[Dan Curtis]

Have you tried landskills? You may be able to get funding if they're still doing it and you're eligible. Google landskills and select the one for your area

[tim361]

Depending on where you are in Sussex it might be worth giving David Rossney a call on 01580 712 417 or email [email protected]. He runs a company called esus forestry who just deal with training. He's a really nice bloke and if you qualify for any funding he'll sort all the stuff out. When I looked at doing my CS38 it worked out £300-£350 for the training and the ticket because of the funding i qualified for. Hope this helps, Tim

[Pedroski]

Thanks Tim. I'll drop him a line too. Just emailed Keith (KYTE) asking is any chance of shortened course to mainly cover rescue for the assessment.

I just wish I could afford 5 days off work!

[andrew t]

Im sure he will be shorten it for you he is doing some tickets for us after xmas and has been very helpfull

[Pedroski]

Thanks folks. I've spoken to Keith and to Scott and will be sorting something out in the new year. Scott is only a few miles up the road from me, and Keith can arrange something also up the road in Guildford. I'm hoping to get this sorted in the new year.