RFS PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA in ARBORICULTURE & AA TECHNICIAN'S CERTIFICATE
2008 3-DAY PREPARATORY COURSE DETAILS
This exam is generally taken after the completion and passing of the theory aspect of both the Professional Diploma and the Technician's Certificate. The course is in August ready for exams in September/October.
Tree Life - the only way for all to gain preparation for the 3 day practical examination in the country.
The 'Tree Life 3-day prep course' is now known throughout our industry as the premier course to attend that deals specifically with preparing any candidates for 3 days of intensive examining and hopes to improve your chances of passing your AA Technician's Certificate or RFS Professional Diploma. This 3-day course is a unique opportunity to spend structured time with tutors who are involved in examination processes.
Details for the 2008 3 day Course:
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The venue - we are at the Wessex Conference Centre, Sparsholt College, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NF to attempt to help those south of the Watford gap!!! |
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The dates - the 26th, 27th and 28th of August 2008 (Tuesday - Thursday) |
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The accommodation: Full board en-suite accommodation is available from the Wessex Conference Centre. This accommodation is available for 3 nights Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night. Full Board includes bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal on two of the nights. |
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Deadlines - We have very limited places and so application forms need to be sent in as soon as possible and we accept all forms on a first come first served basis. |
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The booking form must be sent to us with a cheque or order number to be processed, this is the only way a place can be confirmed. |
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You need to have had your results from the written exam and have passed to be able to take the Management level exam if undertaking the Professional Diploma. |
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Two optional evening lectures will be given on two of the evenings. |
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Content: The three days will cover the required examination exercises and provide feed back sessions covering a mixture of topics ranging from: · Tree surveys, development site work, safety and tree work, legislation, statute law, common law, woodland management and current arboricultural practice. An oral questioning session will be provided for each candidate during the three days. · Tree, Shrub, Pest and Disease identification with arboricultural significances. |
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Tutors: the main two tutors will be the directors of Tree Life Mr David Dowson MICFor BA (Hons) F.ARBOR.A Dip. Arb (RFS) Tech Cert (Arbor.A) CUEW Cert Ed Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant and Mr Andrew Summerley BSc (Hons) Dip. Arb (RFS) Tech Cert (Arbor.A) DMS Cert FE M Arbor A |
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Equipment required: Pens, scale ruler, clip board etc. Tree inspection equipment. Suitable clothing for outdoor changeable weather. |
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Times: The start of the course on the Tuesday will be 9.30 and at that point a timetable of events will be given to you. the start times for Wednesday and Thursday will be at the slightly earlier time of 9.15am. |
Course options.
Package 1: The course only package including just the Tree Life 3 Day Course
Cost: £275 +VAT
Package 2: The full package including the Tree Life 3 Day Course, 3 nights of accommodation (Monday to Wednesday) including breakfast on each of the mornings, Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and an evening meal on the Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Cost: £410.00 +Vat
Package 3: our half package includes the Tree Life 3 Day Course, 2 nights of accommodation (Tuesday and Wednesday) with breakfast on the Wednesday and Thursday morning, Lunch on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and an evening meal on the Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Cost: £383.00 +Vat
Package 4: The Lunch package includes the Tree Life 3 Day Course and Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Cost: £307.00+Vat
Package 5: Our meals package includes the Tree Life 3 Day Course, Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and an evening meal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cost: £333.00+Vat
If this course is for you please click here for a booking form.
For more details please contact Keely Dowson on 01162 606939
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