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Lantra show a list on their website of some of the up-coming courses across the country (note: this is an opt-in service so not all training providers advertise on the Lantra website) but worth a look.

Lots of videos on youtube such as:

Dissecting a defect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxCPy8c8b3w

Basics of Tree risk management

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMcso_2fK8

And as always the Arb Association have some good videos as part of its VET tree course information with most also apply to younger trees

https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-Events/VETcert

And we are running out next Lantra Professional Tree Inspection on the 9th-11th June. Near Yelverton, Devon. Spaces available. [email protected]. 01822 832232
 

ISA are recognised by the Arboricultural Association so they are probably a good place to start. The Arb Association are in this forum so hopefully one of them can inform you.

https://www.trees.org.uk/International-Society-of-Arboriculture

Get signed up to the Forestry Commission emails and then you will know when/if they reopen. Training providers are not informed when but last time they did let us know when it was 'soon'. Current training has to be done by 31st March 2025, so probably won't open until after that.

We run an Intermediate Tree Inspection Course which achieves a unit certificate from the C&G Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification. This unit can be built into a full Level 3 qualification such as the Level 3 Certificate in F&A. Let us know if you'd like to know more about the course.

Our next course is next year on 11th-12th March, near Yelverton, Devon. The cost is £495.

If you are working towards the PTI qualification then we also offer courses in Tree Pests and Diseases, Tree ID etc, so lots of options we can discuss depending on what you are working towards.

Do send an email to [email protected] or call 01822 832232 if you are interested to find out more.

We like the Husqvarna Working with Chainsaws book, which covers basic felling; you can now find it as an online version on their website here:

Working with chainsaws - Husqvarna | Husqvarna UK

WWW.HUSQVARNA.COM

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Learn how to use a chainsaw safely and efficiently. The Husqvarna guide to working with chainsaws explains both...

You can also buy a hard copy if you do an online search for around £12.

It is all in building the knowledge, botanical names, identification etc. Having the Basic Tree Inspection is a good start. We offer a C&G Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture covering Tree Identification, Planting and Aftercare, Tree Pests, Diseases & Disorders and Tree Survey & Inspection; our students find this a good stepping stone towards studying further towards their Professional Tree Inspection. If you were interested then get in touch at [email protected] or on 01822 832232. All our training is classroom based and in and around the Cornwall/Devon border.

On 05/05/2024 at 08:07, AA Teccie (Paul) said:

I'm aware that City & Guilds offer a 'L3' opportunity which should acknowledge your existing 'CS tickets' (I hope) - see https://www.cityandguilds.com/ (follow through to Forestry & Arb. quals.)...better described here: https://lynhertraining.com/l3fa/

You could also consider the ISA Certified Arborist program - see https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/courses/arboriculture/type/further-education/

 

"Good luck", and for your move to Australia.

ATB

Paul

 

 Hi @Woody24,

We are running the theory side of the City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture in October 2024. Not sure where you are based but our courses run on the Devon/Cornwall Border. You could come along and, following successful submission of your coursework, achieve a City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture doing the following:
Unit 305 - Tree Identification and Planting - 14th-15th October
Unit 312 - Tree Pests and Diseases - 17th-18th October
Unit 314 - Tree Survey and Inspection - 29th-30th October

This training also provides a good base towards going on to achieve your Professional Tree Inspection.
The cost is £1350 (no vat)

Other units available are:
Unit 306 - Practical Tree Planting and Aftercare (pre-req unit305) - 16th October

Unit 309 - Woodland Management - 31st October - 1st November

Get in touch if you would be interested by email [email protected] or 01822 832232
Lynher Training

On 03/12/2023 at 18:04, Peter Olley said:

I have been looking into completing the SEG (previously ABC) level 4 diploma in arboriculture in recent years, which seemed like the obvious route to progress past level 2/3 after many years. However, I have seen Myerscough College now offer a 2-year level 4 apprenticeship known as: "Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard".

 

Has anyone been on this course or know someone that has? If so, do you know how it compares to the SEG level 4 in terms of content and industry recognition?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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.

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.

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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:

Especially if you are in the UK with UK rules and legislation?

Best option is to do a centre search here:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=552&back=qual

This will show all the nptc test centres; if they don't do the training then they will know who will.

Lynher Training 

Recommendation from the City & Guilds Forestry and Arboriculture qualification are:

As taken form the City&Guilds handbook which is freely available online

Arboricultural Association. 1994. A Guide to Tree Pruning. Cheltenham: Arboricultural Association. ISBN 090097821X.

Arboricultural Association. 2005. Arboricultural Association Health and Safety Package. Cheltenham: Arboricultural Association. ISBN 0900978406.

British Standards Association. 1966. BS 3998: Recommendations for Tree Work. British Standards Institute. ISBN 0580171701.

British Standards Association. 1966. BS 3998: Recommendations for Tree Work. British Standards Institute. ISBN 0580171701.

Brown, G., Kirkham, T. 2009. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. Portland: Timber Press. 2004. ISBN 0881926132.

Cottam, M., McKeown, L., White, C. 2006. A Guide to Good Climbing Practice. Cheltenham: Arboricultural Association. ISBN 0900978392.

Donzelli, P.S., Lilly, S.J. 2001. The Art and Science of Practical Rigging. Canada: International Society of Arboriculture.

Jepson, J. 2000. The Tree Climber's Companion: A Reference And Training Manual For Professional Tree Climbers. Springfield: Access Publishing Inc.. ISBN 0615112900.

Mynors, C. 2010. The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedgerows. 2nd ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. ISBN 0421590408.

Shigo, A.L. 1989. Tree Pruning: A Worldwide Photo Guide. Snohomish: Shigo and Trees Associates. ISBN 0943563089

Hope that helps.

Lynher Training