Arb Training/Experience. First Timer

[larrand1892]

Hello all,

I've been sniffing around here some time now; decided to register and see if i can pick up some experts advice.

 

I am looking for an opportunity to enter the world of Arboriculture having been applying for traineeships, apprenticeships and contacting local firms outright.

 

Based in North Lincolnshire between Scunthorpe/Doncaster I have quite a varied background: I'm 23 have a Business Degree, Estate Agent and Special Constable for Humberside Police. A personal background in pheasant shooting, farming, fishing, allotment growing etc. Making extra income buying and selling at farm sales (dell boy) and offering garden maintenance, lawn care and small tree and stump removal using Tirfor winches for local residents.

 

The problem I face is being considered 'over qualified' but being keen to get stuck in and learn and build a career around something I have interest in rather than sales and office work is my ideal. I have looked into obtaining the basic tickets myself but would rather be working even just doing the fetching and carrying before I invest in these.

 

Any advice or info as to how I can break in, locally or not is greatly appreciated.

 

Lewis.

[larrand1892]

ttt for any input

[Monkeyface]

I think you'd have a much better chance if you did you have at least your chainsaw maintenance / cross cutting ticket. Maybe have a chat with your nearest land based college? Where are you applying for apprenticeships?