Category Archives: Changes in Arb Qualifications

The day light is getting longer, we are 7 months in with the QCF, and how’s it shaping up I hear you cry. To be honest it’s damned hard work for all concerned! The principles of the scheme are holding … Continue reading →

The premier professional qualification level 6 and the championship level 4 kicked off on time with Tree Life in the manager’s role and a good crowd through the turnstiles in attendance with 9 classes at 5 different venues around the … Continue reading →

After a good and slightly prolonged period of gestation the new kid on the block has arrived safely. The stork delivered this morning two brand new qualifications, and whilst in their infancy, they are a clearly a new baby in … Continue reading →

Warm sunny days are actually still here (two at least) as I write this, but where did the summer go! September has arrived without the production yet of the qualification details for levels 4 and 6. When it arrives there … Continue reading →

I have been informed by ABC awards today, that the qualifications at level 4 and level 6 in arboriculture have been accredited and join level 2 as now being available to our industry. They are available to undertake as soon … Continue reading →

The level 4 and 6 new arboricultural qualification balls are now in the court of Ofqual for a final showdown on centre court. Having got LANTRA approval, I hope for a straight sets win, no requirement for a trainer and … Continue reading →

Yes! according to the news this morning, summer is here because so many plants are flowering a head of time, for example elder and slipper orchids, and also thousands of caterpillars are munching their way through tree canopies in Bradford. … Continue reading →

Well March is here and the deadline for production of the new draft units for the level 4 (Technician’s Certificate) and level 6 (PD arb) certificate and diploma in arboriculture has past. I’m very pleased to say that I have … Continue reading →

Requests for individuals to contribute their views on qualification content for the replacement QCF Level 6 started in January 2010 publicised on the our web site and promoted through the AA and ABC awarding body. The RFS, ICF and the … Continue reading →

For the December 1st meeting I prepared 2 draft units at levels 4 and 6 for members of the writing team and staff from ABC to kick around. Kick them around they did, one half of the room analysing the … Continue reading →