Colleges for tree surgeon qualifications.

[JackM]

Hey everyone,

 

My name is Jack I'm 19 from the south west, I have been wanting to get onto a course for tree surgery for a number of years but now after leaving uni (a computer course) I think the time is right for me to study in this area. I am sorry if my post seems a bit noobish but I don't know many of the correct terms for this area.

 

Can anyone recommend any good colleges in the south west that offer tree surgery courses? I am willing to move to the college/commute to the college.

 

Cheers in advance!

[Paul Barton]

Hi Jack - welcome to the forum.

 

You could try Bridgwater College: Forestry and Arboriculture Level 2 Diploma

[Pommie]

Bicton run an apprentiship scheme they may run other arb courses too

[Matthew Storrs]

I think Duchy college still run arb courses. why not try and gets some work with a local tree surgeon just to see if its for you. you won't be paid a great deal or unlikely to be doin much more than draging brash to start with but it will give you an idea of whether you like it before enrolling at a college. Where in the south west are you?

[Tree Man Tom]

Cannington they take anyone on tbh... and great bunch of tutors. Really enjoyed my 3years there.

[Stuart Phillips]

Hi Jack, the colleges mentioned are good, it depends on where you are in the SW and how far you want to travel. Duchy - Cornwall, Bicton - Devon, Cannington (is a part of Bridgwater College) - Somerset, and to complete the set Kingston Maurward College - Dorcherster,Dorest.

Do consider an apprenticeship as an alternative to a full time course because there is no substitute for hands on experience working on site.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Jack, the colleges mentioned are good, it depends on where you are in the SW and how far you want to travel. Duchy - Cornwall, Bicton - Devon, Cannington (is a part of Bridgwater College) - Somerset, and to complete the set Kingston Maurward College - Dorcherster,Dorest.

Do consider an apprenticeship as an alternative to a full time course because there is no substitute for hands on experience working on site.

 

Jack, this is very sound advice from Stuart as I have seen first hand with several London..ish based 'ARB Approved Contractors' how the apprenticeship arrangement can benefit both the students/trainees and the employer.

 

I think Bicton do the apprenticeship scheme and possibly the others too. I know Capel Manor (N. London are very active with it.)

 

Good luck with everything..!

 

Paul

[Wookie]

Last i remember duchy college don't do arboriculture courses unless your all talking about a different duchy ? As i'm off to bicton to do my level 3 arb this sept