What Are the Costs of Becoming a Fully Qualified Tree Surgeon? - DTE Academy

One of the first questions people ask when considering a career as an arborist is “What are the costs of becoming a fully qualified tree surgeon?” and often the next question is about the possibility of funding for the required training. If you like the idea of a new career working with trees in the open air, check out today’s post to find out whether you can afford to make your dreams a reality.

Evaluating the Costs of Becoming a Fully Qualified Tree Surgeon 

To give you a better idea of how much you will need to invest in your new career, consider the following facts about tree surgeon training in the UK:

It Is Possible to Find Work as a Trainee – Although positions are quite limited and competition is often fierce, it is still possible to find a job as a trainee tree surgeon in the United Kingdom. If you can find an experienced professional who is willing to take you on and mentor you, or a large arboriculture company with apprenticeship places available, you may not have to pay anything towards your training. As an apprentice or trainee, the cost of training and certification is normally met by the employer.

Partial Sponsorship Could Be an Option – If you can’t find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice or a trainee tree surgeon and you can’t afford to pay for the training yourself don’t give up just yet. You may be able to find a small firm or independent contractor willing to take you on as a trainee and cover part of the cost of your training.

Self-Funded Training Could Be Within Your Reach – If you pay for full tree surgeon training all at once, it will cost several thousand pounds. However, it is also possible to gain the required certification one certificate at a time and if you take this approach, you will be able to spread the cost of training over months or years, making it much easier to bear.

Your first course could cost less than £300 so don’t delay, book a place and start your training today.