RFS certificate in arboriculture

[Syd_B]

I'm thinking of the rfs cert arb, but an OU degree and a possible level3 at myerscough in september are taking up my time, and the degree is set to go on until 2017.

[polish pete]

hi,

i'm doing online one with myerscough college. there's lots of interesting stuff that you can relate to your practical work but it requires some discipline. i thought 1 day a week would be enough but it looks more like 2 full days, which can be hard if you work 5 days and then want to chill out on a weekend.

it's reasonable flexible but you need to check it every week or suddenly there are all these assignments you have to write by tomorrow. good course materials and feedback.

[Syd_B]

I find that with the Open university, though the level 2 Arboriculture Diploma was a piece of proverbial cake compared to the workload of the OU.

[Valmet7]

I did the RFS course in a classroom for 3 hours after work every thursday and it was tough to stay awake but well worth it and interesting. Its a good course with practical knowledge that will help you with day to day arb work, for example laws etc. It also gives you alot of information on the science of the tree too. I would recommend it as a stepping stone for sure!