This year at APF our theme was: 'Supporting arborists in creating a long and satisfying career in trees'.
It's a subject that we know a lot about with over 20 years of experience in recruitment in arb.

We care too and we know we're not the only ones. Arboriculture is an industry with a big heart and one of those is apparent in Tree Life AC. Keely and her team donated two amazing prizes to the show competition and even joined us at the event to offer support and advice to arborists at all stages at the show.

The prizes offered were one Professional Tree Inspector course and one Fungi Recognition and Response course. The PTI could only be won by someone with a Level 3 in arboriculture or above and the Fungi course was open to anyone in arb with a thirst for knowledge. We had lots of entrants and Keely and the CTC Team got together to work out who we felt would benefit the most from the prizes. The two winners were notified a couple of weeks ago and both were delighted. Kieran Hall, the winner of the Fungi course said: 'I was shocked at first to find out that I had won something and it was awesome that it turned out to be a fungi course, I’m looking forward to seeing what i will learn on the course as I find fungi fascinating. Thank you once again!'. It's a lovely feeling to spread positivity and we're really greatful to the Tree Life AC for the opportunity.

A PTI is the key to the door of many 'off the tools' arb jobs. You can read more about it here. It's often fully booked so if you're considering it it's worth thinking ahead.
The fungi course helps arborists to recognise and respond appropriately and can really help when assessing a tree.

If you would like advice about your next step in your career in arb we're all happy to help. From getting into the trees at the start of a climbing career to coming down and working from the ground, in a technical or managerial capacity.

Hope to see you at the next APF and maybe speak in between.

Thanks, Kate & Beccy

Links for further exploration:
CTC Recruitment Ltd – Beccy or Kate
Tree Life AC Ltd - Keely
Professional Tree Inspector course (PTI)
Fungi 'recognition & response' 1 Day Course

From rope splicing to cranes, horses to tractors and pole running to chainsaw carving this years' APF was a sight to behold. The place thronged with arborists, foresters and tree lovers of all types.

This year the show was laid on in collaboration with the Arboriculture Association. At our stand we collaborated with Keely from Tree Life to bring training and career advice to anyone happy to stop for a chat. We also ran a competition offering two FREE courses which was really popular (closing date Sunday October 2nd at midnight – more on that here).

Our stand was a few steps down from the Acorn Tavern but even without the sound of people having the odd tipple to raise money for the NSPCC that there was a sense of jollity in the air. The weather was kind and the atmosphere one of relief at being back to outings of old.

We had a visitor from the other side of the world! Jim came to see us from Active Tree services in Australia hoping to take home a bunch of arborists and consultants. We didn't find him any on the day but if you know anyone who might be interested we're sole agents for a some amazing roles so do spread the word.

Amongst other industry friends we met some in real life for the first time. Sean Thompson, an ever cheerful presence on Instagram at @atattooedarborist, who was splicing away happily at the Honey Bros stand.

We had really interesting chats with Steve from ArbTalk, and his son, on several topics including arb aprenticeships. Steve, and his merry ArbTalk members, have helped to introduce me to the industry, they aren't averse to putting me right and we've has some honest and interesting conversations on the forums.

We also met Ohil Swainston from Perennial, an amazing charity working hard in this sector. More on that soon!

It was incredible to watch the pole climbing competition progress and hear the support for it. Here's a link to a video compellation of the event by Britclip on YouTube.

The other slightly mind-blowing thing was the chainsaw carving... incredible! Here's a taste of some of the talent, starting with the winner, by chaoinsaw artist William Lee, while it was in progress.

And here's Mike Burgess with his nearly finished bear seat!

 I don't have the names of all the chainsaw artists so please don't hesitate to contact us to add any you know of.

More from our experiences at the show coming soon!

Kate & Beccy ????

Planning for when you might down tools? Or looking to make a change to your Arb career in the next few years?

Our APF 2022 Arb Competition is now closed - winners will be announced soon!

Here's your opportunity to WIN either a Lantra PTI or a Fungi Recognition and Response Course with CTC Recruitment and Tree Life AC. 

We are here to support arborists at all levels over the phone, on social media and in real life at APF 2022. Let us know where you are in your career, what you enjoy and what your ambitions are and we'll help wherever we can. We'll also enter you into the competition with the chance to win a FREE course with the highly regarded training team for Tree Life AC.

To enter: either email us at admin@ctcrecruitment.co.uk or click here and follow the instructions. You can also pop and see us at stand D11c at APF2022 or use the QR code below.

*Small print: The course financial values are £450+vat and £120+vat respectively but it's the value to a career we're interested in. There is no cash alternative – the winners will be decided by Tree Life and CTC Recruitment and the judge's decision is final. We're doing this to spread the word; start conversations; support Arb careers and the industry and hope you'll approach the competition in the spirit intended – thanks. Winners announced Oct 2022.

www.ctcrecruitment.co.uk
admin@ctcrecruitment.co.uk
Tel: 01743 344466

www.treelifeac.co.uk
admin@treelifeac.co.uk
Tel: 0116 260 6939

At APF 2022, in collaboration with Keely at Tree Life AC, we are offering information, support and two amazing prizes for the Arboriculture community. Our theme for the show is – 'Supporting arborists in creating a long and satisfying career in trees'.

We're bringing our combined expertise to APF in September to share over 3 decades of experience in arb employment and training – no strings, no bull... just the chance for an honest chat about where your career can progress to as the years go by. If you're not able to attend the show don't worry, just follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram and you'll be in the know.

It takes planning to come off the tools into technical Arb roles and it's never too soon to start thinking about where you want your tree career to take you. Climbers have a unique view of trees and one that teaches something new every day. This learning adds up through the years and the right underlying planning and qualifications can support you in working in tree roles for life. Here's the problem though; many people don't think about what happens when they want to come off the tools until that moment arrives. All the tree knowledge in the world alone won't get you that Tree Inspector role without the right qualifications and here's where a visit to our stand can help.

Follow us to hear more and be in with a chance to WIN one of two Tree Life Arboriculture courses: a three day Professional Tree inspector qualification and a one day Fungi Recognition and Response course!

We'd love to hear what you think of our plan and if there's anything specific you'd like us to address. Just email admin@ctcrecruitment.co.uk and either Beccy or Kate will get back to you.