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OK, sounds like the level 2 and 3 are in the bag. Level one has found a training provider hopefully to begin in the fall of 2011. Yes, there will be challenge exams (to get the program initiated, not sure how long it will be available for challenge) to get the C of Q for level 2 and 3, each will...

ha, bet it wont be me you need to sweet talk! thats a ways off tho so who knows what will be the deal. But if your crowd is down this way I know a nice place for that dinner..... you can use some of that big pile of plowing $$ :D

ha, no, I dont think so, if you want to hire in an apprentice of course there must be some paperwork but I assume it would be similiar to other industries.

the ball is rolling..:)

not sure yet about grandfather clauses etc. seems that a TQ exam (trades qualification) would be in order when the program gets implemented for those in the industry. Dunno about what the parameters will be for having an apprentice on staff to further their education etc. :) input is welcome! :)

sure, will see what I can do. might have to invite a fella from out of town down for the occupational analysis someday.... not sure how that works yet either. %)

I believe the drive is to have industry standards for abilities and knowledge. The bonus to a self employed person would be to sell your journeymans ticket to clients to make you one more step ahead of the hack and slash. The bonus to a large company would be to be able to hire staff measured...

thanks guys! online? nope, We are pretty certain it will be four years of three to four weeks in school and the rest of the time working in the field with a written AND practical exam at the end. :) Squishy, I can put your name on the list for the rest of the committee, you willing to commute? :P

Good news to those in BC, it has been announced that there will be a program developed for arborists to apprentice and become ticketed journeymen! :) We have garnered funding to develop the program and have started forming a technical steering committee (the name of the committee may change)...