A career in tree surgery
Many individuals all over the UK who ask for advice on how to become a tree surgeon, and what is involved. It may also be interesting for customers too.
What follows is a some information on this matter which should help you understand the various routes into the industry and what the job involves.
Some important points to consider first:-
- Careers in tree surgery Tree surgery is a very physically demanding job
- Tree Surgery Jobs It is dangerous and challanging
- Tree work jobs It involves being outdoors in all weathers
- Tree Surgery job It is highly skilled work
- Careers in Arboriculture It can be good fun, and the views are great
On the job training
One route in is by finding a job with a local tree surgery business, and starting as a trainee tree surgeon. Generally you will start as a groundsman, a highly skilled job in itself and also physically demanding. It may take months even years as a groundsman before starting to climb. You will first need to be become proficient in the use of chainsaws on the ground and be put through the necessary NPTC chainsaw certificates.
Pros
You will get a chance to experience first hand whether this is the job for you and whether you can handle the hard work and conditions.
You will gain valuable commercial experience and can build on the theory and qualifications as you progress.
Cons
Wages will be intially low, rising with experience and skill level (starting on perhaps £40 a day).
It can be difficult to find a job with a good company.