tech cert

[tree79]

Hi all

I did my tech cert a few years back, so it was the original course which is level 3.

What abbreviation do I put after my name?

I put my name then AA Tech Cert.

Is this correct as I have seen a few other ways

 

 

Many thanks in advance

Tree

[arboriculturist]

Tech.Cert.Arb.(AA)

 

If things have changed, check with Dave at Treelife.

[tree79]

Tech.Cert.Arb.(AA)

 

If things have changed, check with Dave at Treelife.

 

Ok great thanks, wasn't sure if the old and new qualification had the same letters.

[Paul Cleaver]

is it not classed as a level 4 now?

[Chris at eden]

The post nominal for tech cert is Tech Cert (ArborA), not to be confused with TechArborA which is technician membership of the AA.

[Chris at eden]

is it not classed as a level 4 now?

 

Yes it is although a bit woolly. The L4 is a direct replacement so the old TC is now L4 by default I think.

[tree79]

Yes it is although a bit woolly. The L4 is a direct replacement so the old TC is now L4 by default I think.

 

 

 

Ok great,

 

I didn't know the old L3 could be counted as a L4, and of course the certificate still says level 3

[Chris at eden]

Ok great,

 

I didn't know the old L3 could be counted as a L4, and of course the certificate still says level 3

 

I know, that's what I mean by woolly. Mine says L3 also but I landed a job which required an L5 qualification a few years ago with TC.

 

The industry has always given TC more credit than other L3's such as National Diploma. I've done both and they are not the same level, nowhere near.

 

I've just finished L6 and I would recommend this route to anyone, especially with the new way of assessment. Lot of work but well worth it.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

The post nominal for tech cert is Tech Cert (ArborA), not to be confused with TechArborA which is technician membership of the AA.

 

Hi Chris, 'et al', this is correct, thank you.

 

Also, Tech Cert (ArborA) is a level 3 qualification regardless of when you attained it. Only under the 'new' system has it been substituted by the ABC Awards Level 4 Arb.

 

Many, understandably, are under the impression the qualification was upgraded to level 4 when ABC Awards took it on from the AA as the awarding body sometime ago but this was never the case. Perhaps its fair to say it was level 4 teaching for a level 3 exam, at least where Mssrs Summerly and Dowson where involved.

 

Regards all, and Happy New Year

Paul