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Thanks for that fella's, I'll look Kingswood up.

Does anyone know where I can take cs41 in the Kent area apart from Hadlow? Cheers Deano

Taupottreeman I can't agree more, this was a job I felt more experience was required and looked forward to picking up some tips, I have to admit I felt gutted after my colleague bigged him up to be so good, couldn't help thinking that with 4 years behind me I'll be just as good if not better (got to set your heights high ) but at least I have the right to be up there! Been reading the NPTC site and I haven't yet found anything to say its a legal requirement as such, seems to be a grey area. "A certificate to demonstrate competence"

This is the point Frankie, no one has ever asked me for my certificate cards and I look forward to the day a customer asks to see them, truth is as you say; they wouldn't recognise the qualification anyway.

All I know is I wouldn't ask a sparky no matter how good he is to wire my house without the right tickets. If it was my job I would of asked for them, am I wrong?

Thats my question! Evening ladies and gentleman, I admit I don't come here as much as I should but I have been reading all the fantastic comments for my good mate who I trained with, tragically died recently, I take my hat off to you all; it's a dangerous job we do but it's nice to know how supportive the world of arborers are. I came accross an arborer today, he did a good job, I anchored for him as being freelance since my training last year everything I do is text book so it was time to watch a different aspect. My life will become a lot easier adopting his working line set up! Everything so far so good, weren't til we were cleaning up for the day we got chatting and I asked where he trained, he said did his 31 & 32 but the rest is time served with some bloke so not actually qualified (38 & 39). Don't get me wrong the fella was good but what implications could there be if the **** hit the fan? He too is freelance and has 4 years climbing and in my view very able but I seem to come accross this more and more and I some times wonder why I spent a bloody fortune getting my tickets. I thought you couldn't even (legally) buy a top saw without a cs39? Would love to know your thoughts on this one. Thanks Deano

Thanksfor that Nick. saved the site and will have a good look later

Experienced in felling, less experienced in climbing (being honest) but took to it like a duck to water 3 months ago! However I'm rapidly clocking up experience now. Hold all NPTC 30.1, 30.2, 32, 38 & 39. First aid trained. Have my own 2 million public Liability cover & life cover. No height restrictions. Fully kitted out for climbing/ Felling (small medium trees) Have own transport. Currently working part time to cover my bills whilst setting up my tree/arbor work but would also consider going full time for the right company. I work with precision and speed (when possible) but I dont cut corners or take risks so working for a good reputable firms a must. I know this sounds obvious but I've seen and heard some horrors and dont wish to take unnesessary risks chasing the money! Thanks for Reading Dean (Ashford Kent),

Experienced in felling, less experienced in climbing (being honest) but took to it like a duck to water 3 months ago! However I'm rapidly clocking up experience now. Hold all NPTC 30.1, 30.2, 38 & 39. First aid trained. Have my own 2 million public Liability cover & life cover. No height restrictions. Fully kitted out for climbing/ Felling (small medium trees) Have own transport. Currently working part time to cover my bills whilst setting up my tree/arbor work but would also consider going full time for the right company. I work with precision and speed (when possible) but I dont cut corners or take risks so working for a good reputable firms a must. I know this sounds obvious but I've seen and heard some horrors and dont wish to take unnesessary risks chasing the money! Thanks for Reading Dean (Ashford Kent),