Hello,
I am currently wishing to undergo a career change, I hope to become a tree surgeon but realize to do this I will have to start with the basics and undergo the training I need.
Would you or do you know anyone that would be interested in taking on a trainee / apprentice? would there be a basic minimum i would need to do this ? such as the courses i have listed below.
I am currently saving to complete:
Basic Crosscutting and maintenance
Small tree felling
Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
Use of a chainsaw from a rope
I will hopefully be completing these over the next 4 months. if you know of any grants or funding that i could access i would be very grateful. Or if you want someone to update your website / social marketing in exchange for course payment, that could also be an option.
I am looking for experience, either working for a company or an individual that would be willing to train me / share there experience with me and help me achieve my long term goal.
I am currently in full time employment and am looking at the options available to me to re-train either at college / with a tree surgeon or company in the south (I live in Bournemouth).
I am very determined and have a variety of skills, as you can see in my attached CV. However i would like to reiterate that its experience I am after, a foot in the door and a chance to work my way up the ladder, so to speak.
If I have to continue my current employment to pay for the courses required and gain experience on the weekend, I am more than willing to do this.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to your reply.
P.S the free chocolate is for the person who is willing to take me on and train me up
Jamie Macdonald CV.doc