kieran285

TTownsend: Hahah! I feel the pain, I have spent a considerable number of days this 'summer' sitting in a powerboat coaching windsurfing in the pouring rain with a strong, cold north westerly wind... You think why am I outside? when I should be inside with a mug of tea... Beats working in an office for sure! Good advice and thanks for it, like I say, I shall try and get some work ex and develop some contacts

Thanks Mr Fowler, there is some really helpful info there I will have a look at local business and see if I can get anywhere with them!

Hi guys, Basically, I am after information on becoming a tree surgeon. I am a 25 year old who is physically fit, I have a head for heights and love climbing. I enjoy rock climbing/mountaineering and have a decent knowledge of rope work/systems. Currently I work as a water sports instructor in the north west area and love my job but fancy a change... I know tree surgery would be something right up me street. My dream would be to move back to Cornwall and mainly work as a tree surgeon and do a bit of outdoorsy stuff on the side. So from what I have seen, I would be tempted to go to Kingswood Tree Services (down south) and box off the main quals you need to become a tree surgeon (I think its like a 30 day course). Now I realise I wouldn't have any experience so employers may be a bit funny with me or pick the guy with exp. Like I say this is a foreign industry to me so any ideas, advice, contacts, thoughts on how to get the ball rolling with this would be most appreciated! Cheers now! Kieran.