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Course: Tree Surgery for Craftsmen Start date: Monday 7 January 2019 Duration: 9 weeks (part-time) Cost: £3895 (plus registration fee and advisory costs) Ideal for those looking to develop a wide range of tree surgery knowledge and skills, to launch or further develop their career. Accommodation is available onsite - if required. Course modules: General (e.g. tree work teams, job appraisal, trees and the law etc.) Tree work operations Tree removal Pruning Preventative and remedial work Ground work Tree biology Soils Pests, disease and other tree problems Tree knowledge Tree work machinery Chainsaws Specialised tree machinery First Aid at Work (including First Aid for Forestry) Practical work is carried out in woodlands, on the adjoining golf course, and the ornamental grounds of the College's 400-acre estate. You will also carry out work on outside worksites, giving a good range of realistic working situations. Several renowned gardens and arboreta, such as Kew, Wisley and Winkworth are within easy reach of the College. You will be taught by skills and experience tutors who make full use of the well-equipped workshops, laboratories and machinery during the course. The diverse range of tree and shrub species in the woodlands, ornamental grounds and plant nurseries provide a resource for developing plant knowledge. For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://www.merristwood.ac.uk/CourseInformation/ShortCourseDetails.aspx/727000234066644/Arboriculture & Forestry Alternatively, please contact us for more information - Tel: 01483 88 40 40 or Email: [email protected]

We've been working with the Utility Arb Group on a suite of qualifications for the sector, and plan to have them launched this summer. If you would like to know more, and are coming to the Arb Show, come and have a chat to us on stand T19. All being well I will also be stealing a few minutes in front of the audiences at some of the utility demos, thanks to AUS ltd.

Hello All, I am currently working on a self employed basis for a fencing company. For a while now I have felt that I would like to become a tree surgeon. I am due to complete CS30/31 at the start of next month which has taken me a while to save up for. Is anybody aware of any entry level-online qualifications that I can complete while I am still in full time work? I know there are college courses available out there but if I could work full time for a tree surgeon and learn the theoretical side of Arboriculture then this would suit me much better. Also if you feel that it would be better to go back to college instead of completing a course online please let me know. Thanks Luke

:thumbup:Capel Manor College Assessment Centre is a national City & Guilds Landbased Services approved centre, offering a wide range of NPTC vocational qualifications. The centre works closely with NPTC approved Assessors, all of whom are regularly audited by NPTC External Verifiers to ensure quality. We also provide training using highly experienced industry professionals who deliver a wide range of courses at Capel Manor College sites or employers own sites to meet the customer needs. We can: • Supply details of QCF awards and qualifications, including assessment schedules, candidate registration forms and any other necessary paperwork. • Supply you with details of courses available in your area. • Advise you on NPTC registration and assessment fees. • Organise assessment by an NPTC approved Assessor. Assessments are audited to City & Guilds NPTC quality assurance standards. Our aim is to provide you with a high quality training experience and assessments at a competitive price, arranged to suit the customer needs. NPTC’s Mission Statement "...to promote competence and professionalism in the workforce of the land-based and related industries by the encouragement of continuous learning and the recognition of skill" Contact Prav on 08456 122 122 ext 245 or 07 545 208 894 or email [email protected] for more information and price list.