cs 30/31

[Neil B]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I am on my cs 30/31 next week. Could this be a route into the industry for me? If so what should be the plan of action when I have completed the course. Any advice is appreciated.

[Will Ayers]

Hello Neil. Welcome to the forum.

 

When I first started out in tree work I did my CS30 in hope of getting work, I found that no one wanted to know until I had some experience and that's the chicken and egg scenario we all have to overcome to start out in tree work.

 

I ended up taking two years to do a national diploma in arboriculture at Sparsholt college in Hampshire, I worked for nothing but fuel and lunch money for a while just to get the experience. Slowly I built up more and more contacts.

 

As long as you are prepared to graft ridiculously hard for not a lot of reward, always be ready for a hard day and never grumble at the horrible jobs, you will do well. It's always useful to have big ears and a small mouth when you are starting out. Listen to advice and use it, it's being given to you for free!

[pault]

Hello Neil. Welcome to the forum.

 

When I first started out in tree work I did my CS30 in hope of getting work, I found that no one wanted to know until I had some experience and that's the chicken and egg scenario we all have to overcome to start out in tree work.

 

I ended up taking two years to do a national diploma in arboriculture at Sparsholt college in Hampshire, I worked for nothing but fuel and lunch money for a while just to get the experience. Slowly I built up more and more contacts.

 

As long as you are prepared to graft ridiculously hard for not a lot of reward, always be ready for a hard day and never grumble at the horrible jobs, you will do well. It's always useful to have big ears and a small mouth when you are starting out. Listen to advice and use it, it's being given to you for free!

 

Well said! Im not going to lie dude, its really hard to get your foot in the door but once you have cs30/31 email, phone, visit all companies in your area. Make yourself available at the drop of a hat. The more contacts you can gain the better it will be. Then once you have a bit of experience then maybe try and get your climbing tickets. Best of luck bro.