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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi, the burning exemption is as you've cited, ie specific to the site it is produced and with an individual licence...unfortunately. The timber isn't waste, so nothing needed n the chip an S2 exemption...TBC (I have a current enquiry with the EA which is taking some time to resolve.) Cheers Paul C
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Gary, you can go to the top of the class I just want people / readers to understand CPD doesn't have to involve going to, for instance, conference / seminars, albeit they are very good CPD opportunities and much easier to evidence on your CPD / CEU records, but learning new stuff, and being reminded of "not so" new stuff, is so important / beneficial. Cheers, Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    CPD, CPD, CPD (continuing professional development...x3) - ARBTALK at its technical best. Thank you all for contributions Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Afraid not, the LA support for that reduced to the point it was no longer viable. Sorry! We do however offer a 25% discount on the initial assessment fee (min. saving circa £125.00+VAT) to ALL businesses attending the event who then subsequently apply for assessment within 3 months of the workshop date, i.e. 19th Jan. 2017 in this case (the actual assessment visit usually takes place 4-6 weeks later so you get 4-4.5 months to prepare.) Cheers, n thanks for yer question Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    APOLOGIES for the (very) short notice here but if this (FREE) event is of interest please see Arboricultural Association - Course Detail Have a good weekend and hope to maybe see you next Weds. at Sparsholt College. Cheers, Paul
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Q. frainetto maybe?
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    OR, you could post the notice on the tree...with one of your business cards underneath
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    "Great minds" ...hey Timon, hope you're keeping well. Paul
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Mitigation, I would expect, i.e. still "guilty" of committing the offence. However, in practice, I understand one legal test that has to be satisfied is that of "is it in the public interest to prosecute?" This may save yer neck but probably still end up with a caution which is best avoided. Cheers, Paul PS In this particular case, whilst highly unlikely there's been any change, it may be worth just giving the TO a call (know that's oft easier said than done...the "making contact" part) to be sure. hopefully this will further increase your "good standing" with the Council too.
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    https://www.nptc.org.uk/assessorhowtobecome.aspx I think, but stand to be corrected, that C&Gs / NPTC currently only offer qualifications by assessment and do not do training, not formally anyway. Lantra Awards do much of the training aspect...and now offer assessments / qualifications too see https://www.nptc.org.uk/assessorhowtobecome.aspx Good luck.. Paul
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    There's "some", general, guidance in BS3998 (p.42) and the section refers to "DETR book "Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Guidance" too. Don't have any particular experience myself but whenever I've seen it done it appears to follow fairly basic / logical principles ensuring whatever is used is strong enough, and secured enough, and, so far as possible, avoids damaging the branch its supporting. Sorry, not much help but a reply at least Cheers, Paul
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hmmm, don't look to me for any advice or guidance then Cheers Mark..
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Broadly speaking, and as I understand it, if you are undertaking works to facilitate development, including site clearance or facilitation pruning for house construction etc. then it does come under CIS. If however you are undertaking works to accord with good silvicultural / arboricultural practice etc it doesn't. This is my interpretation of their guidance and shouldn't be taken as definitive (sound like VOSA or EA there ) Cheers.. Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    ARBTALK as it's best :lol: I so want to contribute but restraint is the order of the day I believe. Regarding the image (trees/hedge/fence?) = acceptable for what it is I would suggest, i.e. a combination of all three. Cheers all, n thanks for the banter (as observed) Paul
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    That one deserves a round of applause, as in fact do most of your other quips. However, what's the phrase about "being sharp"...very apt here. Hahaha. Class 1 or Class 2's, you'll potentially still get cut if you make a contact so, as others have said that PPE is last line of defense so don't go there. Employ good practice n ensure good footing at all times. Tc out there.. Paul
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    Very valid point, and one which a few Approved Contractors have recently come unstuck on as we will accept "other forms" of refresher training, e.g. in-house / CPD orientated, provided it is clear and documented...and effective of course. I think, to date, BALI will only accept it if Lantra, City & Guilds / NPTC or FISA, i.e. formalized / certificated refresher training. Cheers, Paul
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    "Up-skilling", provided it is relevant to the particular skill area that has exceeded the 5 year refresher period, e.g. CS31 (as was) to CS32/33 to CS34/35 etc. is recognized and accepted by HSE (trouble is where to go after CS35?) Similarly aerially advancing CS39 (as was) to CS40/41, and more CS41, is equally recognized. I would suggest a specific "aerial rescue" refresher / update is the best way forward for CS38, the 'AR' elements at least, plus refreshers for your associated first aid skills which are highly recommended to be industry specific. Cheers.. Paul
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    However, to clarify, the PUWER - ACOP (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations - Approved Code of Practice), compliance with which is deemed to satisfy the associated legislation, does indeed refer to"chainsaw qualifications" and further the latest version (Nov. 2014) actually lists them. This reinforces the need to attain the relevant qualifications I would suggest. Cheers, Paul
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Agreed, and adequate competence for one employer might not be enough for another, hence tis subjective. IN terms of demonstrating competence in gaining the qualification = possibly, depending on where your at (in your career / job) and what you've done prior. Hence if like the chap here you've got much previous experience and your taking the assessment / "gaining the qual." essentially for completeness then yes, competence will be, or should be, apparent. If however you're undertaking the assessment / qualification as a 'newbie', often as part of a college course, then I would suggest not...generally speaking. Cheers.. Paul
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  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Qualified = YES, competent = ??? - the true essence of competence / proficiency (an industry W@H ICOP term relating to operatives) only comes with "time served." How much time? = suggest min. 2 years BUT "how long is a piece of string?" (never really understood that saying but seems apt.) Cheers.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry, that wasn't very constructive or helpful So, perhaps in theory there may be a risk of this but I'm not aware of it being a problem in practice. But, as always, I stand to be corrected / open to hear differently. Damage to property's post-tree removal can occur but in my experience this related to "subsequential heave" generally involving the removal of very large trees that significantly pre-date the property / building and where it is founded on shrinkable soils (clays) with inadequate foundations. Further, and again in my experience and, anecdotally, a view shared by others, the frequency of this is far less than that of subsidence. As others have said it is for the structural engineer to best assess true risk here and for the arboriculturist / consultant to inform that assessment from the tree perspective. Hope this is a bit more helpful n apologies again. Regards.. Paul
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hmmmmmm, not sure
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sure others will have replied here but didn't have time to check. I believe you have to say, for instance £250 +VAT, as a minimum on a quote so the customer knows and on the invoice state both the net and gross amounts, i.e. ex VAT & +VAT and the rate as applicable, e.g. 20% for services / 5% for fuel and logs (I think) Check this with your accountant. Cheers, Paul

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