peteCC

fairly easy I would say - worked in Melbourne, Sydney and WA myself and loved every bit of it with similar qualifications to yours.

Just go for it mate contact few firms where u would like to work and something will come up for sure.

Good luck!

Anyone in Auckland? I am landing next Thursday to start working holiday in NZ after finishing one in OZ got interview lined up with Asplundh so lets see what happens wondering if anyone fancies a pint or two?

Cheers

Anyone still in Auckland? I am landing next Thursday and got interview lined up with Asplundh wondering if anyone fancies a pint or two?

Cheers

easiest way is to get ur working holiday visa which allows u to work for employer up to 6 months - better than getting sponsored right away because u don't know if u will like the company - working holiday gives u option to see the place while working - good luck with that!

I believe Active is always looking for staff probably worth an email

Current Vacancies | Active Tree Services | Vegetation Management Services

is it sharp?

FairFuelUK

wonder if they will achieve anything but prolly still worth a try quite a few MPs are on their side

i am czech based in london - peteCC (czech c**t) lol

thanks will look into it! looks like the one!

i've got a tough task with christmas approaching i'd like to present a book on pruning fruit trees but would rather spend my money on something useful any recommendations? cheers

this is what was waiting for us this morning lucky it went the way it went over 3 gardens rather than into house..

same here very satisfied, very comfy- although still not climbing everyday as i'm learning

just posted tenner through ur web page

wishing speedy recovery!

just bought a motor - are u still looking for groundies / trainee climbers??

got nptc cs30,31 and 38 plus full clean HGV class 1 licence with HIAB certificate

cheers pete

applied for groundsman let's see what the outcome is going to be

haha......i figured that....saw the girls eyeing up those bottles:biggrin:

 

didnt realize you were a member, should have said.

to be honest at that point i wasn't sure what i am

cheers for the wine - how right u were that it won't last long!!

unfortunately in pretty much same position myself Rhys - seems to me that things went pretty quiet or i dunno

got to hold on i suppose

good luck!

Seems like a good starting kit, peteCC. I wouldn't look at things like hitch climbers and advanced systems until you get the basics right - so a good few prussiks and split tails are the better option. I think getting a side strop is a wise choice - just get a length of rope, 3m is appropriate, tie a prussik, add a krab on the one end and you're away to go.

 

Good luck with it all.

was thinking of the same thing that might start of with relatively cheap equipment and get more advanced gear as i go along

also like the idea with different coloured karabiners

thanks for all the advice gents can't wait to place my order tomorrow

Pete

 

Have you tried the Duo? I would get yourself either to a show or shop where you can try on harnesses as they are all very different. I myself use a tree motion very adjustable to stay comfy

when i did my training i had chance to try butterfly, komet and instructor (andy) was kind enough to let me try his harness (austria duo 2) which suited me most

ok so the time has come after completing my cs38 i managed to save up some money and it's time to get my climbing gear - i've made configuration using f.r. jones catalogue and was wondering if youse could tell me what do u think or advice what do u reckon i should change etc? (might save me some money and headache in future)

ok so here we go:

TT19A Austria Duo 3 £201.71

TT31HV136 36m New England Hi-Vee 1 splice £109.38

TT77D New England split tail 1.5m sewn £13.65

TT78A Knotted prussik loop 650mm w/serial conforms EN566 £10.00

TT78A Knotted prussik loop 650mm w/serial conforms EN566 £10.00

TT119 30kn Mongoose 3 way (aluminium) £11.75

TT119 30kn Mongoose 3 way (aluminium) £11.75

TT119 30kn Mongoose 3 way (aluminium) £11.75

TT119 30kn Mongoose 3 way (aluminium) £11.75

TT153 22kn Petzl P05W £10.02

also possibly some lanyard (5m) ?

any suggestions will be taken on board as i know that i will have to find myself getting up on tree but like i said every little helps

cheers

Bear with it mate, something will come along. It might not be the first firm you find, but don't give up. You've done the right thing by posting on here. I was in a similar position to you last year, and not as well qualified either, and now I subby for a brilliant firm as well as odd days with other folk from here. This is such a great resource for people like us and I'm sure you will find a place

thanks for the encouragement i'm sure something will eventually come up - will definitely keep youse updated

Come on, there must be some people who have itchy feet or something, a groundsman over the age of 25 please with a clean driving license and aerial rescue! Tom.

i have sent u email but not sure if you've received it

so i was told when i started doing my courses so lets see patience is virtue or so i hope

hello all i thought might as well introduce myself

25y/o who decided it's time to do something i will enjoy so looking to get into tree industry so knocked my council driving job (yes i know how to make a blinding cuppa ) on the head after nearly 5 years and went to capel manor to do my CS30,31 and 38 and planning to go for 39 once i get bit more climbing experience after (hopefully) being groundsman for some time

went around houses in North London and tried to send my CV to all the big players without much luck so settled with groundskeeping job keeping grass nice and short but still looking around to get onto trees (preferably before leaf season ) also hold full clean HGV class 1 licence with HIAB and CSCS cards and own PPE

great to discover this site which answered lots of my questions

so please be nice to me

peter

happy st. georges day