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3 hours ago, Hodge said:

I've only got it in book form, it's worth getting.

This is the condensed Treelife version and not the full version but it is a good reference.

You can buy a condensed version from Treelife here for £35 which might help.

The L4 Arb Reading List is freely available here:

Just look up the L2 Arb on the site f you are looking for this one.

Our L4 Award is starting in April so do let us know if you are interested. We are classroom based on the Devon/Cornwall border with a class a month for around 6-7 months.

Lynher Training.

[email protected]

01822 832232

Have you tried someone on this list

https://www.bali.org.uk/lisscscs-2019/online-rolo-course/

@Tom 21 We are down on the Devon/Cornwall Border and are ELC approved. We offer a great package using the City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification to get all your basics started. As an independent training provider we can schedule training into blocks so you can manage your travel and accommodation. We have candidates coming to us from all over the UK. Just get in touch if you are interested. 01822 832232. [email protected] 

Best Option is to go to the NPTC Schedule and click find a centre. This will bring up all the test centres in your area; if they don't do the training directly they will know who does. Good Luck!

https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=99

Arboricultural Apprentice

Employer University of Exeter

Location Exeter

Salary The starting salary will be Apprentice grade B on £18,031 progressing to £18,139

Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

The successful candidate will join of a small team of supportive and enthusiastic arborists who are responsible for all aspects of looking after the University’s trees, both historically important as well as newly planted specimens. You will become familiar with all aspects of modern equipment and techniques developing into a highly competent and important member of the wider Grounds team. The University campuses provide an excellent learning opportunity due to the diversity of tree species and the time allowed to conduct best practice keeping the trees best interest as the driver for our activities.

The work of an arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling and using appropriate machinery.  You will also get involved in other grounds related work.

Our ideal candidate will be good with working at heights, enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working, considerate, a team player and have a willingness to learn but most of all enjoy their chosen career path and the realisation of the benefits their activities brings to the wider university population and the environment. This position does not require any initial qualification or experience of arboriculture but a keen interest in trees and their benefits is very important. As part of the selection process a tree climbing taster session will be organised by Lynher Training.

Find out more details and apply:

https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=427281WnFi&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA

23 hours ago, Mark_G said:

HI Thanks for the reply.

DO you also cover all the climbing courses etc?

 

Mark

Hi Mark,

Yes we are an NPTC test centre and cover all the climbing courses.

Lynher Training

Current vacancy with Westcountry Rivers Trust - closing 8th August 2021

https://wrt.org.uk/about-us/job-opportunities/

Apply direct using link above.

HSE state:

@Mark_G  Lynher Training are down in the Tamar Valley with Chainsaw Courses running around West Devon and East Cornwall. We cover everything from Basic Chainsaw to Advanced Arb plus Tree ID, Tree Survey, L2, L3 and L4 Arb Qualifications.

Do give our team a call or email if you are interested in finding out more. 01822 832232. [email protected]

We are running the Level 4 Award in Arboriculture starting 30th April however ours is classroom based with an online support portal (with videos etc). Classes are in the Tamar Valley (Devon/Cornwall Border). Still time to book just call us on 01822 832232 or email [email protected]

Hi Stewmo,

We are running a PTI on the 24-26th May. Get in touch if you'd like to book a place.

Lynher Training - 01822 832232 - [email protected]

Traffic Management? We'd recommend the Notterbridge Training Centre, Saltash (Comac/Corserv).

We have a Professional Tree Inspection running on the 9-11 November and a 2 day Refresher can be run alongside this for you. We are down on the Devon/Cornwall Border. Contact us if you'd like further info. [email protected]

Apologies for the late response. Most of the information required is in the NPTC UA Schedules. See the link and click on the schedules.

Not sure where you are based but we are running our 2 day Woodland Management course on the 4th-5th November here on the Devon/Cornwall border. It is a City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Unit which can be used to build a full Level 3 qualification. We have the L3 Units of 'Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders' and 'Tree Survey and Inspection' running the week before; so can be worked into a tidy L3 Certificate in Forestry and Arb Qualification. Just get in touch if you are interested. 01822 832232, [email protected] , www.lynher.com

@CubaPete It is a very large online pdf (45mb downloaded) but it is worth it; perhaps have a look with a better signal or computer. 

Silver Birch and Norway Spruce. Depends on how North you are talking?

Great Tree ID and Planting Guide here>

http://www.tdag.org.uk/uploads/4/2/8/0/4280686/tdag_treespeciesguidev1.3.pdf

We are running the 1 day Lantra BTI on the 30th October in the Tamar Valley, Devon/Cornwall Border. This is combined with the first day of our 3 day City and Guilds Tree Survey and Inspection Unit from the Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification. This 3 day unit is a great stepping stone to going on to achieving the PTI. Prior to this course we run C&G units in Tree and Plant Science, Tree ID, Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders which all go towards achieving the full Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification. The Tree Inspection courses are taught by Simon Scotting (also teaches Arb Association). Just call the Lynher Training office if you are interested. 01822 832232

For the ABC Awards Level 4 in Arboriculture there are reading references after each unit in the handbook. So find the unit you're interested in, find that section and see the references at the end of the unit details.

https://www.abcawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Qualifications/1466-TOP-10__Qualification Guide.pdf

We are running the ABC Level 4 in Arboriculture starting this Autumn. It will be classroom based in the Tamar Valley, Devon/Cornwall Border. If anyone is interested then get in touch with the Lynher Training office. 01822 832232. [email protected]

Hope that helps.

There is a Lantra certified course>

Instructional Techniques - 4 Day | Lantra Awards

WWW.LANTRA.CO.UK

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 A four-day course on instructional techniques.

But in Solihull only

We came across this guide from The Trees and Design Action Group recently. The Tree selection section is very good for tree id. (Sponsors include RHS and AA)

"The aim of this guide is to enable more appropriate tree selection for a wide range of urban planting sites.
The guide features some opening chapters capturing the latest evidence on how best to approach tree species selection to maximise the benefits bestowed on nearby communities while creating a more sustainable urban forest for future generations. Specific information on over 280 trees, illustrated with over 800 photographs, is included in the Tree Profiles section. A Tree Selector tool is also available to help identify candidate trees by a range of criteria."

It is a BIG document and takes a while to load but it is worth it.

http://www.tdag.org.uk/uploads/4/2/8/0/4280686/tdag_treespeciesguidev1.3.pdf

Hope that helps.

As per the BALI website: click the links to book your touch screen test and to find your local ROLO centre: (Not sure of your location but our next ROLO course is on the 15th August in the Tamar Valley)

https://www.bali.org.uk/lisscscs/smartcards/arboriculture-skilled-worker-blue/

We believe that the primary difference between Lantra and NPTC chainsaw qualifications is that all the Lantra courses have integrated assessments with the instructor doing both the training and the assessment. NPTC do offer some elements as integrated assessments but primarily the assessments are taken formally by a different assessor who did not teach you (so like a driving test). Some organisation still see this formal assessment as a more efficient way of establishing that the candidate has understood and absorbed all the criteria required to use the chainsaw.

Agree - Look at achieving your Professional Tree Inspection. Also look at the Arb Association website for training courses they are running to expand your knowledge. And you could look at achieving a Level 4 or Level 6. Its always experience out in the field that will make the difference so try and gain as much experience as you can.