Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed!

hartley · 1st March 2008, 08:35 AM

Hi Guys (and Gals)!

Im pretty new to TreeWorld as a resource, but ekka is sure that an anouncement here will help me and who am I to disagree?!?

Im greatly looking forward to vsiting and working in Brisbane for 6 months starting in August of this year.

Im right at the beggining of my research and organising and would greatly appreciate any comments, advise or suggestions!

I hold NPTC qualifications:
CS30 Maintain and Operate the Chain Saw
CS31 Fell Small Trees
CS32 Fell Medium Sized Trees
CS39 Use a chainsaw from a rope & harness
CS47 Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP

I also hold:
Royal Forestry Society Cetificate in Arboriculture

And am presently studying towards the:
Arboricultural Assossiation Technicians Certificate

I am aware of AS4373, is there any other relevent standards or basic principles of law that I should make myself aware of before I arrive?

Some idea of how much I might earn per week/month would ne useful.

AND OBVIOUSLY If any one thinks that they may have a position available that I might suit, GREAT!

Thanks in advance for any feed back!

Ekka · 1st March 2008, 01:53 PM

Hartley, what is your climbing and rigging speed and skills like? Also, drivers licence, we drive same side of the road so this one is easy ... you have car licence? Means you could drive equipment around etc and if any bosses out there wonder about getting around just buy a Navman or similar.

hartley · 1st March 2008, 05:28 PM

I have a full, clean drivers licence from 1993 which allows me to drive a 7.5 ton vehicle with a 0.75 ton trailer in the UK!

My rigging experience is extensive, if there is ever a problem/complex tree here I am always envolved in it, even if I dont climb myself im expected to be on hand for consultation. Im not saying that im perfect but its always handy for climbers to bounce ideas off each other!

.............just a question, how come this thread does not appear on "NEW POSTS"? I am not entirely(some would say remotley)computer literate!?!?

a_lopa · 1st March 2008, 05:37 PM

Might be an idea to list an advert here... Arbor Age

hartley · 1st March 2008, 06:56 PM

ill have a look there, thanks a lopa!

Ekka · 1st March 2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartley

.............just a question, how come this thread does not appear on "NEW POSTS"? I am not entirely(some would say remotley)computer literate!?!?

Once you've read it or posted it, it's no longer new to you but will be for others.... till they either view it or a week passes.

hartley · 2nd March 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Once you've read it or posted it, it's no longer new to you but will be for others.... till they either view it or a week passes.

ohhh!
I see!
Obvious really!!
Thanks ekka

dguntertrees · 17th March 2008, 05:10 PM

Hartley,

unfortunately, although you're UK drivers licence allows you to drive a 7.5 tonner, this will not transfer over to you're Aus licence if you decide to get one.
However, you can use your UK licence here for up to 1 year, so if you are only staying for a short while that may be the way to go.

hartley · 17th March 2008, 11:58 PM

Im only staying 6-12 months so it shouldnt be a problem this time, thanks for the advise though!

Quintrex · 20th March 2008, 02:51 AM

Why not visit Australia instead of Brisbane?
Experienced tree workers are always in demand here.

1st March 2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
hartley Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 17	Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Hi Guys (and Gals)! Im pretty new to TreeWorld as a resource, but ekka is sure that an anouncement here will help me and who am I to disagree?!? Im greatly looking forward to vsiting and working in Brisbane for 6 months starting in August of this year. Im right at the beggining of my research and organising and would greatly appreciate any comments, advise or suggestions! I hold NPTC qualifications: CS30 Maintain and Operate the Chain Saw CS31 Fell Small Trees CS32 Fell Medium Sized Trees CS39 Use a chainsaw from a rope & harness CS47 Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP I also hold: Royal Forestry Society Cetificate in Arboriculture And am presently studying towards the: Arboricultural Assossiation Technicians Certificate I am aware of AS4373, is there any other relevent standards or basic principles of law that I should make myself aware of before I arrive? Some idea of how much I might earn per week/month would ne useful. AND OBVIOUSLY If any one thinks that they may have a position available that I might suit, GREAT! Thanks in advance for any feed back!

1st March 2008, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Hartley, what is your climbing and rigging speed and skills like? Also, drivers licence, we drive same side of the road so this one is easy ... you have car licence? Means you could drive equipment around etc and if any bosses out there wonder about getting around just buy a Navman or similar. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st March 2008, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
hartley Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 17	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! I have a full, clean drivers licence from 1993 which allows me to drive a 7.5 ton vehicle with a 0.75 ton trailer in the UK! My rigging experience is extensive, if there is ever a problem/complex tree here I am always envolved in it, even if I dont climb myself im expected to be on hand for consultation. Im not saying that im perfect but its always handy for climbers to bounce ideas off each other! .............just a question, how come this thread does not appear on "NEW POSTS"? I am not entirely(some would say remotley)computer literate!?!?

1st March 2008, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
a_lopa Astronaut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 837	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Might be an idea to list an advert here... Arbor Age __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

1st March 2008, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
hartley Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 17	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! ill have a look there, thanks a lopa!

17th March 2008, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
dguntertrees Cruisin' Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mudgeeraba, SE Queensland Posts: 94	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Hartley, unfortunately, although you're UK drivers licence allows you to drive a 7.5 tonner, this will not transfer over to you're Aus licence if you decide to get one. However, you can use your UK licence here for up to 1 year, so if you are only staying for a short while that may be the way to go.

17th March 2008, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
hartley Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 17	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Im only staying 6-12 months so it shouldnt be a problem this time, thanks for the advise though!

20th March 2008, 02:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Quintrex Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 414	Re: Im coming to Brisbane!Advise and Jobs welcomed! Why not visit Australia instead of Brisbane? Experienced tree workers are always in demand here. __________________ Heightmaster

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