10 week course vs 1 week course

[Dak]

how do folks,

 

just a quick one to throw your way, lets say your me( only experience of chainsaw is the one i use around the farm, clearing woods etc) which course would you do? it seems you need at least cs30,31,38 to get going as a groundie.

 

cheers folks

 

dave

[Stephen Blair]

how do folks,

 

just a quick one to throw your way, lets say your me( only experience of chainsaw is the one i use around the farm, clearing woods etc) which course would you do? it seems you need at least cs30,31,38 to get going as a groundie.

 

cheers folks

 

dave

 

One on plumbing mate.

[shabz1978]

maybe an electrician course!

[shabz1978]

i wish i had had the opportunity to do a 10 week course, mainly for the theory side of trees, i must have just about every ticket going, but all i know about trees i have taught myself. i could never have afforded 10 weeks off work either.

[josharb87]

how do folks,

 

just a quick one to throw your way, lets say your me( only experience of chainsaw is the one i use around the farm, clearing woods etc) which course would you do? it seems you need at least cs30,31,38 to get going as a groundie.

 

cheers folks

 

dave

 

depends what you want to do in a few years, if its only to be a groundie, with tickets, do the 1week, if you want to climb, learn abit of basic tree knowledge, including pest and diseases, identifying most common trees, bit of rigging, tree biology ect, the 10week is, imo a goot starting block to be a climber/go on to do further courses

10week is usally 2day practicle(felling climbing ect) 1 day maintenance(chainsaw, chipper, machinery) and 2 day theory

many say the 10 week is a 2year National diploma condenced!

 

 

hope this helps

[Dak]

cheers guys,

 

blahh hate shocks! hate smell of sh*te, so id rather get myself up a tree.

 

I deffo would like to climb once i have gained the knowledge and experience!

[oli99]

if you can afford it the ten week course will give you a much better base of knowledge, as you'll not only have relevant tickets but also hopefully understand more about what/ why your doing things. Having said that a one week course will mean that in a far shorter time period your back in the work place, providing you can find it.

[Arbocop]

id just like to say Josh arb has hit the nail on the head.

 

if you would like some advice on shor cources plese message me

 

regards

[Dak]

Cheers guys,

 

i think im going to do the 10week course at merrsit wood. Just need to save for the fees now. dammm expensive, but expense is just an investment!

[Linda]

many say the 10 week is a 2year National diploma condenced!

 

The 10 week course is a lower level than the ND and much easier to pass, given that you're motivated and have the energy to study while you are on the 10 week course.

 

I'd definitely recommend the 10 week course over a 1 week course, you'd come out with a lot more knowledge, and have more opportunities to find good work. Oh, and Jack Kenyon (course leader) is such an inspiration!