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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Stuart, Yes there is, but it won't happen until May 2012, with the FoC workshop in April, as SW Region is 'AREA 9' and we're only on AREA 3 at the moment. Cheers.. Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, apologies for the delay in replying but the thread got accidentaly 'locked out.' Unfortunately, as the accrditation is applicable to the business, rather than the individual (even though, in practice, in micro-businesses the proprietor is essentially 'the business'), it is this which has to have been operational for a min. 2 years. The reason it's in place is to demonstrate, all being well, the business is in for the long haul wanting to establish and build customer relations (it also means, ideally, there should be 2 years of historical data in respect of H&S / training / LOLER etc.) Obvioulsy the nominated manager, i.e. yourself, is a key player, and indeed the 'responsible person' for ensuring standards are upheld at all times, and this is why we request a min. 5 years expereince. Hope this clarifies things, post back if not, no worries. Cheers.. Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)

    Steve, hope yer well mate.

     

    Sorry to bother you but a thread I had running seems to have been locked out, see http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/aa/33951-ne-region-arbac-la-nominations.html#post550076

     

    Can you shed any light on why I can't reply?

     

    Thanks in anticpation and apologies if I've inadvertently posted inappropriately or something.

     

    Cheers..

    Paul

  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Penfold, APOLOGIES...it's Tues. 11th October at Askham Bryan. SORRY for any confusion and inconvenience. If you're joining us, great, but can you let Mel know (see above) and don;t forget you need to bring your own tucker..! Cheers.. Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, See attached for further info but essentially if you can get a Local Authority Tree Officer to support you and nominate you you may be lucky and get drawn for a fre assessment (saving £495) or 2x half price assessments. There is a FoC workshop on TUESDAY 11th OCT. at Askham Bryan and you're more then welcomed to come along (just let Mel know at Head Office, tel. 01242 522152 or email [email protected]) Unfortunately tho you may be declined as buinesses have to have been running for a minimum of 2 yeasr before applying and you mention this is a new business venture. Come along anyway and find out more, plus this opportunity will come round again in the future. Regards and apologies for the delay replying! Hope to see you there.. Cheers Paul Free_Assessment-Nom_Form[1].pdf
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry, bit 'rushed' this morning. This would seem to be the crux of the matter taken from HSE 'Chainsaws at WOrk' (below) equating it as very hazardous / dangerous machinery use: ■ they are supervised by a person competent in the use of a chainsaw for the work being done by the trainee and who, where appropriate, holds the relevant competence certificate or award. Alos see Employing young people | Business Link Good luck.. Paul indg317.pdf
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    David, should I copy this to the ArbACs? (can't gaurantee anything tho!) Thanks.. Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Dear 'Mr Huck', hope yer well! See attached if it's of any use. Take care out there.. Paul PS THe other thing, Plane related, to be wary of are the effects of Massaria as this can serious weaken branhces making the prone ot give way under a climbers weight....not you tho bein 'mean n lean' (tee ...) London Plane info.doc London Plane - generic.doc
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)

    Steve, sorry, not quite sure where I'm posting this!

     

    You're probably aware that we produce a consumer leaflet, kinda, titled 'Choosing Your Arborist' (see aa_choosing_your_arborist_2011-lr.pdf ) which may be suitable to consider for inclusion on your website (it doesn't only promote 'ArbACs' by any means.)

     

    Cheers..

    Paul

  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Steve, hope all's well. The 'Arborists Directory' is looking good, excellent! What's the timescale on the consumer advice bit for 'Choosing an Arborist' as it currently says 'Page Under Construction'? Cheers.. Paul
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    APOLOGIES, just having revisited the EA NetRegs website (oh joy!) I've been reminded the above mentioned exemption relates to 'Environmental Permits' (in England and Wales) not a WTL (applicable in Scotland and N. Ireland). Paul
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    See Help becoming an ARB Approved Contractor and scroll down the page for these, and other, docs. Hopefully a good starting point. Good luck with everything..! Paul
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    The (old) para.21, now T6, exemption related to 'storage' of woodchip and the need for a Waste Transfer Licence...or not if you had a para.21 exemption. Cheers.. Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    "..it looks like we don't need a licence anymore"????...hmmm, ha! Just a quick update with some useful clarifications for the EA. Firstly, although it's still covered by the Euro. Waste Catalogue, the EA 'appear' to have accepted that tree surgeons waste, where it does not consist 'primarily' of greenery, can be exempted as essentially a wood product under the 'Virgin Wood' exemption (see attached). However, as it anticpated that most, if not all, tree surgeons (their words!) will carry, for instance, Leylandii trimmings at some time, which is (green) 'waste' they will need to register as a 'lower tier' carrier from the end 2013. Secondly, in the interim, i.e. upto end 2013, if you receive a renewal notice you do not need to (untiel end 2013) and further if you don't have a WCL to start with then you don't need one currently..."PHEW" I hear you say...PARDON?! Hope this helps.. Paul PS_005_Regulation_of_wood_v3 0.pdf
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, Just a quickie to advise the closing date for LAs (Local Authorities) nominating NE regional small business contractors for the 'FREE' assessment draw is nearing a close. ALL nominations must be with us by close of play on 10th October and the associated workshop (FoC) is the following Wed. 11th October at Askham Bryan College. SO, still time (just) to 'encourage' your LA Tree Officer to nominate you. Hope to hear soon. Thanks all.. Paul
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    N so you should be, 'no mean feat' (said as an assessor for the course), congrats Al n wel done! Paul
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    All the more reason to ensure the chain catchers are in place and functional(this is one of the most common 'missing' chainsaw safety features we observe during the inspections)...just in case. I agree that purchasing 'cheap' chains is probably a false economy and may carry increased risks. Take care out there. Paul
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Stephen, can you send me some down please, ha! Hope yer well! Cheers, Paul PS Hope yer wife's cars not avdertiisng her new found status (v funny!)
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Rob, sorry didn't reply last night. To be honest rather than where you register on the QCF we need to see 'full' qualifications to support a memebrship upgrade, i.e. Foundation Certificate (I don't know how many credits at what level equate to this, again, sorry, but back to the college to clarify and hopefully issue a certificate.) Cheers.. Paul
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Yeah, what we'd need is something that says level 4 and, as I understand it, the Foundation Certificate achieves that but if you are studying part-time it may be something more than you have at this stage. You'd need to ask at the college. Cheers...n don't for get ur 'pac-a-mac!'
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Rob, hope you're well. Yes, in principle, although we would need evdience from the college, i.e. a certificate, to make the award. If you can provided this submit it to [email protected] Cheers.. Paul
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, By the "new course" with Treelife is this at level 4 or level 6? Either way, on succesful completion, that in itself will, I presume, allow use of some form of post-nominals (it used to be Tech.Cert.Arbor.A or RFS PD Arb respectively) recognising the qualification achieved (perhaps DipArb(4) ot DipArb (6))...might be worth checking though. The options for AA related post nominals arise from a combination of number of years prior membership, 0 for Associate and Tecnician, min. 2 for Professional and therefater min. 5 for Fellow, AND qualifications attained starting from level 3. See Membership overview - Arboricultural Association for further info and/or post back. Cheers and good luck with TreeLife I'm (very) sure you'll enjoy it and gain much! Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Ginja, I'll try and explain. Firstly apologies if it appears the goalpost is moving, this is caused by the advent of the QCF (Qualifications and Credits Framework), superceding the old NQF (National Qualifications Framework), and the associated reclassification of some qualifications, i.e. (the old) Tech Cert Arb from level 3 to level 4 (from Jan. 2012). In essence if you renew your Asociate membership now, keep it continuous for 2 years, AND attain the FdSc (Arboriculture) which is level 5, you will qualify for 'Professional Member', i.e. M.Arbor.A As I understand it after 12months of study you will have achieved the Foundation Certificate, whihc is level4, and this would allow access to Technician Member, i.e. Tech.Arbor.A Hope this make thinsg a bit clearer (if not shout back.) Cheers.. Paul
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Mmmmmmmmm...I'll keep stum n let you debate it. BUT if you wanna chat about ARB Approval, as Hama said can be your for less than £500 per year AND incs. CHAS, just give me a call. Cheers.. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Thank you 'Hama', glad you found it useful and thanks for your contributions, and indeed all who attended. Cheers.. Paul

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