TomoJack

Hi there,

I am based in Mid Kent maidstone looking to gain experience in the industry.

I Would like to start with Saturday work as a groundsman. If you have anything available please get in touch.

I have the relevant tickets cs30/31 cs38/39 chipper but no experience.

Thanks 

Tom

I'm 31 from Maidstone in mid Kent.  A couple of years ago I undertook training to gain my Cs30/31, Cs38/39 wood chipper and stump grinder at Kings wood Training. Due to one thing or another I haven’t been able to make the jump into the Arb world as of yet. Fortunately my circumstances have changed and now is the right time for me to start. Understanding that I have limited experience in this field I would like to start from the ground up to learn to learn all aspect of the trade with the intention to climb one day.  looking for permanent full time work. I have boots trouser and helmet.

Thanks 

Some more pics

Sorry if its not allowed here. But Is anyone interested in buying some slightly used boots Helemt and trouser

Only used for my months training and don't need now so alot of life left in them.

Mendil airstreams size 10.5

Arbortec breathflex type c reg length large waist.

And a petzl helemt with ear defenders and visor?

Have you read any of the replies that me and others have posted to you?

Thanks for the reply. Looking for full time work.

Cs38 passed and ha e my cs39 in the morning

Hi there. I'm looking for full time work in the mid Kent area. I'm based in ditton (maidstone).

Currently on the 28day course at kingswood.

Have passed my cs30/31and have done my first aid, wood chipper and bti.

I Still have 2 weeks left on the course and start cs38 next week. Followed by cs39 and stump grinder.

Thanks

Hi there I start my training in a couple of weeks. Im looking for help on the cs30/31-cs38/39

Is there anyway I can find notes or questions for the assements so I can start preparing and researching now.

Thanks

Email sent

I see lots of threads of people working aborad. is this short term or long term?

Is it possible to move me and the family to new newzealand permanantly as an arborsit? and is so what experience would be needed.

moving into this carreer and think of this as a future option

thanks 

lol. i only ask as i dont want to get there and be told i cant do it

hi there ive just bought some meindl airstream rock boots for my upcoming course at kingswood. i just looked at the manadatory ppe list and noticed the boots have to be EN 17249 where as the airstreams are EN 20345. whats the different in this?

thanks 

I've been set on doing this for the last year. Im just getting some last minute nerves.

I suppose I just need to roll the dice and try it only one way to find out.

I'm 28 at the moment. I've peaked where I'm at. Everyday is the same nothing different. 

I will have to use all my holiday to do the course so haven't got any days to play around with. 

Thanks for the reply.

What Is a reasonable wage for someone in my position? And hours I'm doing are 8-5.30 mon to Fri at the moment.

Money isn't everything. 

Hi there I'm totally new to the industry.  I was planning on doing the 4 week course at Kingswood in next couple of months.

How stable is work at the moment? And is full time year round employment hard to come by?

Im currently working in a warehouse that pays well for the sort of work it is. Around 28k. But don't fancy doing it for the next 40 years. 

2 minutes ago, warren said:

Im in east malling too. When you get your tickets let me know I'll sort you out with some days.

brillant will def be in touch

Im definatly keen mate.  just a large outlay so im abit nervous.

I will shoot out some c.vs nearer the time of course with a covering letter explaing my situation, hopefully some offers will come up!

7 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

You’re a good age to start this sort of thing, and 4 weeks is not too long. 

 

 

thanks

ive got to use all my holiday from my current job to do the course. im just worried i will struggle to get into a job without any experience

cheers mate not excatly in a high paying job now so should be all good.

Im literatly a stone throws away from east malling research centre and never knew they did courses i will check them out. im hoping to be completed by april latest.

Alright guys.

Im from 28 and from Maidstone kent.

 I am going to take a 4 week course at kingswood at the beginning of next year to gain some tickets. 30/31 38/39 wood chipper and stump grinder. 

My question is im completley new to this industry do you think this is the right course for me?

And if i do pass it, how hard would it be to gain permanent employment as i will lack experience.( I know i wont be a climber stright away and will have to start at the bottom). 

Thanks

Cheers guy appreciate the feedback. I will crack on

3 hours ago, beechwood said:

I can't say I agree with that statement, although you will hear it said by a lot of people within the industry that 'climbing is a young mans game' (general by those who did once climb but now no longer do).

Tree climbing and tree surgery used to be a lot about physical grunt, dragging your self up trees and carrying large loads to the chipper by hand but now if you embrace new techniques and equipment you can work smart without screwing your body and therefore there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to keep working on site till you retire.

So there is no reason that being over 30 would mean no one would want to employ you, one of my best climbers is well over 40.

That said tree climbers are normal light weight and as fit as a fiddle but even if you not right now, with the right attitude and perseverance you soon will be.

Sounds like sour grapes from someone who couldn't make it in the industry to me (very judgmental of me) or maybe they were just having a bad day.

I'd be a little worried about spending £3000 with someone who is already talking down your ambitions before you have even started the course.
Surely if they are a good instructor, they should be confident that they will set you on the path to becoming a decent arborist.

It's surprising because I've heard nothing but good things about Kingswood.

I'd advise you to talk to them again, ask them why they said that?
Perhaps you should look at other training providers.
Maybe someone like Tony Derbyshire, who like me is a little north of 30 and might be more suited to help start you on your new career path.

Just my thoughts and opinions.
I wish you the best of luck.
Regards Neil

 

Sorry the confusion the theory course is a separate place than the Kingswood.

Yeh I was thinking of switch to the hcc college as it's the same qualification but over 2 years.