New to Trees!

[Mr Chips]

Hello all.

My name is Carl, 23 year old lad looking to get into tree surgery.

Ive been working as a removals porter for the past 4 years and i want a change..

 

Im used to working outdoors and hard work is not a problem.

 

How can i get into tree surgery? I am very hands on and would like to learn as i work. Freelance climbing sounds like something i would eventually like to achive in the long run.

 

What qualifications do i need? or can i just pick it up as i go along?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanx.

Carl

[Steve Bullman]

where abouts are you based?

[Adam]

look at nc or nd qualifications, i belive there is also a 10week course at meriswood

[Mr Chips]

where abouts are you based?

 

A place called ramsbottom, near manchester

[Steve Bullman]

you should try getting in touch with some local companies for the odd days work experience

[Peter]

Hmm, not far from me. PM me if you want a taster day sometime.

[Peter]

You're also not far from Myerscough college in Preston. They offer a range of short and long courses in arboriculture if you want to go down the college route.

[Mr Chips]

A taster day sounds like a plan!

Thanx!!!

Where abouts are you Peter?

 

Cheers guys

 

 

Im still in my other job but i get the odd day off midweek aswell as sat + sun

 

Carl.

[bill]

goto college, that way you will get your climbing/chainsaw tickets and learn about tree biology.

[vduben]

college is the way to go dude, you will learn the propper way then when college is done you can work your own style:D

collegeis essential tho, i work with some none college blokes and they are rough, no ear muffs, bad cuts and neanderthol approches to stuff.............