courses

[Bird]

Is there a way of getting cheaper prices on courses ? I'm 23 and roughly 5000£ is too much for me and all I want to do is better myself with my tree work !

[gdh]

There's farming connect in Wales which pays 80% of costs and applies to agriculture and forestry. Not sure if there's an equivalent elsewhere.

[Bird]

I will check it out now but unfortunately I'm in Norfolk so may not apply !!

[leswold]

Bird, I guess you're talking about all of the CS courses? You don't have to do them all at once you know & I always thought it'd be best to practice what you've learn't in between anyway. How about an employer helping with the costs? is this a change of job or have you any practical arb experience?

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Books!

[Bird]

I will post the link I'm thinking off !! I have got chainsaw maintenance bit of it though

[Bird]

The arboriculture industry is rapidly expanding, fuelled by growing awareness of the need for correct tree management and increased current public interest in environmental issues, with opportunities to work as:

 

• A self-employed arboricultural contractor

• An arborist for national parks and gardens

• An arborist for local authorities

• Arboriculture consultant

• Woodland Manager

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Candidates will hold Level 2 qualifications including GCSE's of grade C and above in English, Maths and Science. You will also be able to work comfortably at Level 3. Previous experience and qualifications will be taken into account. Entry will be subject to a successful interview with a member of the Arboriculture team.

 

You must be over 19 to attend this course

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

 

Based at Otley Campus, this course is the first and only 10 week Level 3 course in the country.

It is designed to fast track people from all walks of life into the industry.

THE COURSE

 

Wherever possible this course is taught offsite so you experience a realistic working environment. We aim to prepare you with the requisite skills for immediate entry into industry. A main component of the course is a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Arboriculture which is made up of the following units:

 

• Tree science

• Tree identification

• Tree planting pruning and aftercare

• Chainsaw use and maintenance.

• Tree felling

• Tree climbing and aerial chainsaw use

The second component prepares you for NPTC units:

• 2003 (Previously CS30 Chainsaw maintenance)

• 2004 (Previously CS31 Tree felling)

• 2013 (Previously CS38 Climb trees and perform aerial rescue)

• 2108 (Previously CS39 Chainsaw use in the tree)

You will also have the opportunity to do a basic First Aid certificate.

COST

 

For the Level 3 Subsidiary diploma in arboriculture:

• No fees if you are 19 and this is your first full level 3

• £1600 if you are 19-23 and you already have a full level 3

• £4425 if you are 24 or over

*24 plus loans are available for those over 24 years of age at the start of the course please contact student services for further information.

For NPTC Registrations:

• All students will pay £500 for NPTC registration for the competency tickets

PROGRESSION

 

After the course you will be able to continue onto other courses or work in the arboriculture industry. Many students who enrol on one of these courses go on to set up their own businesses, based on the training that they have received.

[Bird]

I'm 24 in February so will be on the higher price bit !!

[stihlmadasever]

I think you would be better pacing yourself and getting the relevant qualifications first ie-basic chainsaw maintenance and felling up to 380mm,then tree climbing and aerial rescue.

If you have enough money next year or at the end of this year go for chainsaw off rope and harness and sectional felling.

Give yourself a bit of time mate,i know your hungry to progress and want to do well but sometimes its better to get practical experience(especially using a chainsaw) first before you go all in.

[Starscream]

Seems steep to me. I might be missing something but for around £2000 you can do cs30,31,38,39 at Kingswood training in Kent in about 2 weeks. Tree ID's you can learn from books and walking through woodlands etc. same for the science of trees.