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You can find info regarding City&Guilds Streetworks here and enter your postcode in the column on the right to find your local centre. https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/utilities/utilities/6157-streetworks-excavation-and-reinstatement#tab=information Hope that helps. Lynher Training

In case anyone is interested; South West Lakes are holding an event about Invasive Species on the 13th May. Presentations include Japanese Knotweed, Signal Crayfish and Asian Hornets. Full Details in link below. You need to book but its FREE. Part of Invasive Species Week! https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/events/south-west-invasive-species-forum/

Alternatively if an Arboricultural machine you could complete the Bali CSCS Smartcard instead. https://www.bali.org.uk/lisscscs/apply/arboriculture/ All depends on the requirements of you employer/future employers/industry. Hope that helps.

Have a look at the citb website if you have any questions about the Plant Operators Blue Card. https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/hse-test-and-cards/card-schemes/get-or-renew-a-cpcs-card/ If you have had your red card for two years; find a centre to complete your NVQ, they can register you for your NVQ and send the details to citb who will extend your red card for a year whilst you do your NVQ to achieve the blue card. If you contact your local CPCS centre then they can talk you through everything and let you know where you can get registered for the NVQ in your area.

Thats why its best to check with your insurer so that they are aware this is the case. In the situation of kit failure; Its a bit like a chef claiming for food poisoning on his insurance when he's the one who cooked the food. Always best to check with your insurer.

@Con - Believe there is an insurance issue with LOLERing your own kit as if you have an accident they ask for proof of your kit LOLER certificate and who did it. When it's yourself they aren't happy about it; so do check with your insurer before signing up. @felixthelogchopper - Click the NPTC link above (AATeccie post) and then search via your postcode for your nearest NPTC centre.

Best option is to go to the NPTC website and enter your postcode. LOLER page is here: https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=99 This will give you the NPTC Test Centres near you and so if you call them they will either do the training themselves or know who does. Hope that helps.

RHS have a good reference page (no photos though); you'll need to know your plant species to know which species you may come across whilst strimming ie Hogweed etc. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Advice/Profile?PID=524 Hope you find what you need.

The recommend Resources/Books for the City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture are: Plant Science Adams, C.R. 2008. Principles of Horticulture. 5th ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinmann. ISBN 978- 0750686945. Allaby, M. 2006. A Dictionary of Plant Science. 2nd ed. Oxford: OUP Oxford. ISBN 978-01986081912. Cutler D.F. et al. 2007. Plant Anatomy: An Applied Approach. Sussex: Wiley Publishing. ISBN 978- 1105126793. Gunning, B.E.S. 1996. Plant Cell Biology: Structure and Function. London: Jones & Bartlett. ISBN 978- 0867205046. Jones, R.L. et al. 2000. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Plants. Sussex: Wiley Publishing. ISBN 978- 0943088396. Lack, A., Evans, D. 2005. Instant Notes in Plant Biology. 2nd ed. Oxford: Taylor and Francis. ISBN 978- 1859961971. Mauseth, J.D. 2008. Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology. 4th ed. London: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. ISBN 978-0763753450 Roberts, M., Reiss, M., Monger, G. 2000. Biology: Principles and Processes. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. ISBN 978- 01744881768. Smith, A. et al. 2009. Plant Biology. Oxford: Garland Science. ISBN 978-0815340256. Raven, P.H. et al. 2005. Biology of Plants. 7th ed. New York: WH Freeman & Co Ltd. ISBN- 978- 0716762843. Taiz, L., Zeiger, E. 2006. Plant Physiology. 4th ed. Hampshire: Sinauer Associates. ISBN 978-0878938568. Wayne, R. 2009. Plant Cell Biology. Oxford: Academic Press. ISBN 978-0867205046. Tree Science Butin H, Lonsdale D and Strouts RG. 1995. Tree Diseases and Disorders: Causes, Biology and Control in Forest and Amenity Trees. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198549321 Gregory S and Redfern D. 1998. Diseases and Disorders of Forest Trees: A Guide to Identifying Causes of Ill-health in Woods and Plantations. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117103382 Lonsdale D. 1999. Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117533554 Mattheck C and Breloer H. 1995. The Body Language of Trees: A Handbook for Failure Analysis. The Stationary Office Books. ISBN 0117530676 Phillips DH and Burdekin DA. 1992. Diseases of Forest and Ornamental Trees, 2nd Edition. The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 0333494936 Schwarze F, Engels J, Mattheck C and Linnard W. 2000. Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3540672050 Strouts B and Winter T. 2000. Diagnosis of Ill-Health in Trees, 2nd Edition. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117535459 Weber K and Mattheck C. 2003. Manual of Wood Decays in Trees. Arboricultural Association. ISBN 0900978357 Hope that helps!

Hi Paul, We are an ELC approved provider down on the Cornwall/Devon Border - we have had candidates from Scotland if you fancy a few weeks away in a great part of the country! Find our newly approved ELCs courses at http://lynhertraining.com/elcas/ A note about ELC approved courses: there has just been a big shake up with what ELC will approve for the ELC credit Level 3 training so if you are looking at a package that you like the look of at TKF Training then do get onto it ASAP as they will soon not be allowed to provide packages combining L2 and L3 courses. We are all sorted as we were approached by ELC in December but I know that TKF are further down on the list for the ELCs changes but they will soon be told that they cannot continue to package the courses they currently have. Also the approval process takes a bit of time and patience so they may be offline regarding ELC applications for a bit. This may also apply to other providers you approach who are in the same position so please be aware of this to avoid disappointment; if you like the look of a 'package' of courses then do jump on it quick.

Hi jsrcountryside, We are based on the Devon/Cornwall Border. We run several courses relating to Tree Surveying. The one day Lantra BTI. An intermediate 3 day City and Guilds Level 3 in Tree Surveying and Inspection (Achieving a L3 City and Guilds Forestry and Arb Unit). and The 3 day Lantra PTI. Many of our students find the City and Guilds Unit a great stepping stone to achieving the PTI. Our next City and Guilds Tree Survey Unit Course is on April 10th-12th which can also be combined with the BTI if required. Cost is £485 (BTI is additional cost). Our next Lantra PTI is on March 11th-13th at a cost of £595. Do get in touch if you'd like to discuss. The C&G Unit can build into a full Level 3 in Forestry and Arb Qualification with units including Tree and Plant Science, Tree Pests and Diseases, Tree ID and Planting. Lynher Training

Read all the information about the 'Arborist' standard (which I anticipate is the apprenticeship used) and its assessment plan which are on the apprenticeship service site. It's all about your willingness to learn and progress which, as you are here, is already clear to see. They are putting money into developing a new employee and they want to see their money well spent (and not have their time wasted by someone who isn't 100% committed, or drops out completely.) As well as chainsaw tickets; you will also need to learn your tree id, tree pests and diseases, tree planting and aftercare during your apprenticeship; so lots to study and understand so show willingness to do so. Good Luck.

Hi Jack, We are an ELCs approved provider on the Devon/Cornwall border. We train ex-military candidates from all over the UK who come and stay in the area for blocks of training. Find our ELCs approved training programmes here: http://lynhertraining.com/elcas/ If you are using ELCs credits then do check that whoever you talk to is ELCs approved (check them out on the ELCs portal). Just give us a call if you'd like to discuss anything - 01822 832232

On a general note to all those starting out or employers of low wage employees; if you are switching careers and sign up for jobseekers/universal credit/esa then you can get funding packages for some of these Level 2 courses (chainsaw, climbing etc) either through the job centre or through a training provider with access to funding (like us). There is also a new trial for low wage candidates this year. If you earn less then £15,736.50 annually and have the evidence to prove it (employment contract or 3 months of wage slips or tax return) then you can also access this funding. (So if you found a local training provider with access to funding and gained employment in the industry with an unskilled wage of below this threshold then you could get a lot of training through this government training scheme aimed at helping those in low wage jobs progress their career.) Beware that some of the funding available doesn't cover the real-life costs of running the course so not everything will be offered by all providers and you may need to pay for some elements but overall it can help you progress in an economical way. You can also access part funding of Level 2 courses whatever your circumstances as long as you meet the basic criteria. Just a thought/heads up.

Go to the relevant schedule page on the NPTC website and click find a centre: loler inspection here> https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=99 Hope that helps. Lynher Training

A lot of the Forestry and Arboriculture Qualifications have handbooks online which list suitable reference books. See link here for the handbook for City and Guilds Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture. https://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Land_Based_Services/Forestry_and_Arboriculture/0077/0077_Level_3/Centre_documents/0077-03_L3_Cert_Subsidiary_Dip_90_Credit _Dip_Dip_Ext_Dip_in_Forestry_and_Arboriculture_QHB _v2-1.pdf At the end of each unit is a reference section with books etc. Unit 309 - Woodland Management Unit 312 - Pests and Diseases Unit 303 - Plant Science Unit 318 - Tree Science Hope that helps and you find what you are looking for. Lynher Training

The Arboriculture Association Qualification guide is always a good place to start. https://www.trees.org.uk/Trees.org.uk/files/5d/5d1f7bb0-68d0-4164-a65c-89e026ec71d7.pdf Hope you find what you are looking for. We will be running the ABC Level 4 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Arboriculture from September. Based on the Devon/Cornwall border; it will be classroom based with training in blocks throughout the year (not online / distant learning). Lynher Training

We offer the 309 Woodland Management Unit as part of the C&G Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture Qualification. The qualification handbook recommends the following resources: Books Bedoyere C. 2004. Portrait of a Woodland: Biodiversity in 40 Acres. Search Press. ISBN 1844480135 Buckley G. 1992. Ecology and Management of Coppiced Woodlands. Kluwer Academic Publishers. ISBN 0412431106 Forestry Commission. 1997. The Management of Semi-Natural Woodlands. Forestry Commission. ISBN 0855382600 Forestry Commission. 1990. Forest Nature Conservation Guidelines. The Stationary Office Books. ISBN 011710292X HSE. 2003. Managing Health and Safety in Forestry (Leaflet). Health and Safety Executive. ISBN 0717627179 Kennedy F. 2002. The Identification of Soils for Forest Management. Forestry Commission. ISBN 0855385596 Lane A and Tait J. 1990. Woodlands. Hodder Arnold. ISBN 0340533668 Peterken G. 2006. Natural woodland: Ecology and Conservation in Northern Temperate Region. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521367921 Peterken G. 1993. Woodland Conservation and Management, 2nd Edition. Springer. ISBN 0412557304 Watkins C. 1990. Woodland Management and Conservation. David & Charles PLC. ISBN 0715393294 Websites www.forestry.gov.uk - The Forestry Commission www.naturalengland.org.uk - Natural England www.rfs.org.uk - Royal Forestry Society www.woodlandtrust.org.uk - The Woodland Trust

Other option is NPTC - you can check for local centres here: https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=313 If you haven't already. Hope you find what you need. Lynher Training

We ditto this. We provide the Lantra course for pedestrian mowers here on the Devon Cornwall border. So use the quoted link above to find your nearest provider. Lynher Training

Continued Professional development such as: Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees - 25th May 2018 - Lanhydrock Memorial Hall, Cornwall. (A training day produced by the VETree Project and facilitated by Tim Kellett.) A ONE-DAY CPD COURSE FOR ARBORISTS, ECOLOGISTS, LANDOWNERS, TREE SURVEYORS, FORESTERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LAND MANAGERS WHO ARE IN A POSITION TO HELP PROTECT TREES OF SPECIAL VALUE. This course will help you recognise the special characteristics and biodiversity of veteran [and ancient] trees, how they can live so long and what might threaten them. You will learn some principles and techniques for their surveying and long-term protection and management. COURSE FEE £140 Places are limited to 16. Contact Tim Kellett with any queries on [email protected] or 07554 277012 Lanhydrock Memorial Hall is close to the National Trust Lanhydrock Estate.

We offer the City and Guilds Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture which covers units in Tree ID, Tree Pests and Diseases, Tree Surveying and Inspection, Tree and Plant Science. All perfect preparation for the PTI and all delivered by Arb Association's Simon Scotting. These courses are delivered in 2 week long blocks so perfect for people to travel done for the week to the Devon/Cornwall border (as many do). However our next batch of these courses isn't until Autumn 2018 as we have just run them. We will also be offering the ABC Level 4 in Arboriculture in Sept 2018 but this will be more college-style and only suitable for those living in Devon or Cornwall. We have a PTI course running on 23-25th April in the Tamar Valley for £550. The Lantra PTI seems to be the industry standard for surveying with continued development through Arb Association courses and further qualification such as the Level 4.

If you haven't done this already... Go to the npc website and the unit you want and click the 'find a centre' button, enter your postcode to find all your local test centres who can either train you or know who can. Windblown link= https://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=344 Hope that helps. Lynher Training Our training and assessing takes place in Devon and Cornwall.

Tree Climbing is part of the City and Guilds Level 2 Forestry and Arb - Unit 211 Handbook found here: https://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Land_Based_Services/Forestry_and_Arboriculture/0077/0077_Level_2/Centre_documents/0077-02_L2_Certificate_Extended_Certificate_and_Diploma_in_Forestry_and_Arboriculture_QHB_v2-1.pdf

The City and Guilds Level 3 Forestry and Arb recommended books for Unit 312 - Tree Pests and Diseases are: Bevan D. 1987. Forest Insects. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117102008 Butin H, Lonsdale D and Strouts RG. 1995. Tree Diseases and Disorders: Causes, Biology and Control in Forest and Amenity Trees. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198549326 Fay N, Dowson D and Helliwell R. 2005. Tree Surveys: A Guide to Good Practice. Arboricultural Association. ISBN 0900978388 Gregory S and Redfern D. 1998. Diseases and Disorders of Forest Trees: A Guide to Identifying Causes of Ill-health in Woods and Plantations. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117103381 Lonsdale D. 1999. Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117533556 Mattheck C. 2007. Field Guide for Visual Tree Assessment. Karlsruhe Research Centre. ISBN 9783923704590 Peace T. 2001. Pathology of Tree and Shrubs. Trollius Publications. ISBN 0953971813 Phillips DH and Burdekin DA. 1992. Diseases of Forest and Ornamental Trees. The Macmillan Press Ltd. ISBN 0333494938 Prior R. 1994. Trees and Deer: How to Cope with Deer in Forest, Field and Garden. Swan Hill Press. ISBN 1853104329 Schwarze F, Engels J, Mattheck C and Linnard W. 2000. Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3540672052 Schwarze F. 2008. Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Development of Wood Decay in Urban Trees. ENSPEC. Strouts B and Winter T. 2000. Diagnosis of Ill-Health in Trees, 2nd Edition. The Stationery Office Books. ISBN 0117535451 Weber K and Mattheck C. 2003. Manual of Wood Decays in Trees. Arboricultural Association. ISBN 090097835X Quite a few of these books have been recommended on ArbTalk at some point. This has been taken from the link below; for the C&G Level 3 F&A handbook which lists recommended resources after the unit outlines so simply find the units you are interested in and scroll to the end of each unit for the recommended books. https://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Land_Based_Services/Forestry_and_Arboriculture/0077/0077_Level_3/Centre_documents/0077-03_L3_Cert_Subsidiary_Dip_90_Credit _Dip_Dip_Ext_Dip_in_Forestry_and_Arboriculture_QHB _v2-1.pdf Unit 308 for Advanced Arboricultural Practices (ie rigging) with a mention of the aforementioned Jepson. Hope that is helpful as a large starting point. Kind Regards, Lynher Training