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There is a job advert for the L4 Arboriculture apprenticeship with AWA Trees with the training provider being Myerscough College in the employment section in here - posted on Monday - with a link to the job advert/details - so a perfect opportunity for you to find out more.

Hi Peter, You can find out about the apprenticeship here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/arboriculturist-v1-0 The Level 4 in Arboriculture does not appear to be a mandatory qualification so I would check with the training provider to find out if this is included. Lynher Training We will be running our classroom based Level 4 Award in Arboriculture in Spring 2024 here on the Devon/Cornwall border.

If you go to the NPTC site below and search for a centre it should bring up NPTC centres local to you who can offer it. However the main issue is that there isn't that many assessors so it's finding out if you are in the right spot with easy access to an assessor and frequently run courses. https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=576&back=qual

The Forestry Training Fund has now become the Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund with Aerial courses becoming available for funding. The Fund is due to reopen later this month so do keep an eye out for this. We haven't been told how much funding will be available so no idea how quickly it will be spent. The candidates we have had through from the previous registrations seem to have found the process easy. So probably worth a look if you are looking to get into the industry or taking next steps in your career. We are a registered training provider for the scheme on the Devon/Cornwall border with training taking place in West Devon and East Cornwall.

Pop your postcode in here for all the nearest NPTC centres. https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=499&back=

NPTC certificates are lifetime qualifications however HSE want to see refresher training every 3-5 years (so do most insurance companies). NPTC now have CPD qualification which are principally a day with an assessor checking that you are all up-to-date with legislation and haven't picked up any bad habits since your last training. This would probably be the best option for you. Just contact your local NPTC centre and they should be able to arrange. https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemes.aspx?id=16&back=cpd

If it's the Level 4 in Arboriculture that you are looking at then there is a reading list which you can find here: https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Qualifications/1466-IA-1__Reading List.pdf Our next Level 4 Award covering the the Tree biomechanics and Woodland Management modules will start in Spring 2024. Its classroom based with 7 sessions once a month. www.lynhertraining.com

Yes I'm afraid you would need to redo the whole test. Always good for cementing your knowledge though. We have a 3 day PTI coming up on the 25th September. Anybody looking to resit can just attend the last day for the exam. We also have a refresher on the 31st August for those who hold the certificate but need to ensure their knowledge is still up to scratch (and prove that for insurance). All training takes place at Yelverton near Plymouth, Devon. Get in touch on [email protected] or 01822 832232 if you are interested.

We'd recommend something like this. Use the 'find a provider' to see if it's available near you. First Aid at Work +F - Lantra WWW.LANTRA.CO.UK Stay safe in the forest with our dedicated first aid course.

We would like to hear from any Level 4 Arboriculture Qualification (SEG/previously ABC) Instructors/Assessors looking for new opportunities. This opportunity would potentially be to teach one day a month on the Devon/Cornwall border (but all up for discussion) and there may be other teaching opportunities available. If you are interested then do get in touch either via email on [email protected] 0r give us a call on 01822 832232 to discuss further.

@DavidCastle The Lantra Professional Tree Inspection course information states: "Our course doesn't cover report writing, but your presentation of findings will be examined and advice given." The main element of the PTI is knowledge of Tree ID, Pests, Diseases, Fungi and Disorders. Tree Surveying is recorded in forms and there is also a written exam. So you would not be required to write lengthy reports during this course.

If you are only looking for assessment then you need a NPTC test centre which you can find by clicking 'find a centre' here. If you want training then they will also know who can do it, if they don't. https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=551&back=qual Hope that helps. Lynher Training

Hi @Eddyisok We cannot define the differences entirely but it appears that the HCC is delivered online with materials sent to you with two years to complete the qualification; whilst Treelife is classroom based over 1 year. Hence the cost difference. Its all down to how you learn; some students can just knuckle down on their own and find the time to do the work and stay motivated, whilst some like to keep it separate and face-to-face with opportunities to ask questions during the learning and bounce off other students. We offer the Level 4 Arb as a classroom based course so it is more expensive then an online course but you get that one-to-one interaction, questioning and community. All depends on your experience whether you start at Level 2 or 3. Our Level 3 Forestry and Arb qualifications take you from training about Tree ID right through to Tree Survey and Inspection. Many of our students are just starting out and don't find it over demanding. Many have then gone on to the Level 4 which has a higher level of coursework requirements; which the level 3 has prepared them for. (Think of the Level 2 as a GCSE and the Level 3 as an A'Level; however you should have one or the other before moving onto the Level 4) Hope that helps.

@Kemosabe Post it in the employment section or it will quickly get lost in this one. We have had good views for our apprenticeship adverts in the employment section. Good Luck in finding yourself a good candidate.

Probably easier to get the Arb Association version here: Arboricultural Association - Technical Guide 1: Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue WWW.TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members... Especially if you are in the UK with UK rules and legislation?