Tree surgeon or not

[nottsarb]

Agree having a qualification although it does help my nag was the lack of cs tickets

 

 

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[Mortimer Firewood]

I've had climbers work for me that got all the tickets all the gear but no idea think they no it all but no (insert your own) Had other climbers come no tickets no qualifercations and they are in a class of there own and self taught. The way I see it is you can be taught or teach yourself I prefer the latter but due to staying legal got relevant certs.

[doobin]

In the past few months I've come across a couple of guys that have introduced them selfs as tree surgeons they have a nice van brand new timberwolf 150 they seem friendly enough chaps albeit there work was very shoddy but as I got talking to them it came quite clear to me they didn't have a qualification between them it got me thinking how can you be a tree surgeon without any qualifications be it cs tickets or a diploma in arb? And why is there no governing body to control such matters?

 

 

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Ah, the old politics of envy. "They're doing better than me and have new toys, but I went to Arb college and everything! ITS SO UNFAIR! I HATE YOU!"

 

:lol:

 

 

Suck it up, buttercup!

Edited January 23, 2014 by doobin

[aspenarb]

I've had climbers work for me that got all the tickets all the gear but no idea think they no it all but no (insert your own) Had other climbers come no tickets no qualifercations and they are in a class of there own and self taught. The way I see it is you can be taught or teach yourself I prefer the latter but due to staying legal got relevant certs.

 

Its weird that the most proficient guys in the trade are without tickets. I know a few that have been in the game since god was a boy and none have a piece of paper to their names.

 

Bob

[Mick Stockbridge]

Ah, the old politics of envy. "They're doing better than me and have new toys, but I went to Arb college and everything! ITS SO UNFAIR! I HATE YOU!"

 

:lol:

 

 

Suck it up, buttercup!

 

A bit over the top don't you think.

Edited January 23, 2014 by Mick Stockbridge

[s.varty]

Ah, the old politics of envy. "They're doing better than me and have new toys, but I went to Arb college and everything! ITS SO UNFAIR! I HATE YOU!"

 

:lol:

 

 

Suck it up, buttercup!

 

Don't beat about the bush mate,just come out with what your thinking:laugh1:

[Yorkshireman]

The OP does mention a diploma in Arb, hence my reply. I do take my hat off to anyone who wishes to train further, to enhance their skills and knowledge, but it is also essential that they can actually do the job saw well, not just have a raft of qualifications. This "modern" way of having loads of papers, but no real practical skills actually dilutes the trade not enhances it. There are many highly qualified and trained people out there who this would not apply to, and they do a fantastic job.

 

fair point buddy I quick scanned it ,oops , he also refers to Cs ,, presumed ntpc etc

 

personally after all these years in the game things haven't changed and probably wont , until customers realise the inherent danger and their joint liability if owt goes wrong ,,

 

the best foot forward approach & not worry about what others do,

[nottsarb]

Ah, the old politics of envy. "They're doing better than me and have new toys, but I went to Arb college and everything! ITS SO UNFAIR! I HATE YOU!"

 

:lol:

 

 

Suck it up, buttercup!

 

I actually run a very profitable business I have a brand new crew cab tipper and a brand new 190 timberwolf so jealousy has nothing to do with it buttercup

 

 

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[doobin]

I actually run a very profitable business I have a brand new crew cab tipper and a brand new 190 timberwolf so jealousy has nothing to do with it buttercup

 

 

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Then don't moan. You clearly believe you are better than them, so prove it

[danroker1987]

I don't have an academic qualification in arb, just my practical tickets, and I count myself a tree surgeon. I gain knowledge from reading and working with people more experienced than myself.

 

Perhaps if I had gone to college and achieved an HND in Arb I may call myself an Arborist.

 

As it stands at the moment I don't think my lack of academic qualification makes me worth less at my job.

 

Well said!

 

 

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