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Dear Veteran Tree Enthusiast,
VETcert update
I am pleased to be able to share an update on VETcert, including the publication of the final training materials and dates for our first exams
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Training
In my last email, I shared with you the series of videos produced as part of the VETcert project. Since then we have finalised some other training resources including; case studies, fact sheets, pruning techniques slideshows, bibliography and glossary. These are available from the VETcert website:-
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A new 2-day training course 'Understanding and Managing Veteran Trees' has been developed as part of the VETcert project. This course will be delivered in the UK by the Ancient Tree Forum. This course has been designed to help people towards the level required to pass the VETcert exam. It is not essential to attend training before you sit an exam, nor will the training course cover everything required for the exam. Further information will be circulated by the Ancient Tree Forum in the new year.
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Examinations
The first VETcert exams will be held in early 2020 (See details below). Further information about the exams, including prerequisites, what exams will cover, etc. can be found on our website:-
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The first set of exams will run in January at Epping Forest, Waltham Abbey, London. The date of the first examination is 21 January 2020. We plan to run exams at both levels, Practising and Consulting, on this day. We have booked the venue for the remainder of the week, if the exams on the first day become fully booked, we will then release additional dates starting with 22 January 2020.
The second set of exams will run in March in Bristol. The date of the first examination is 17 March 2020. We plan to follow the same pattern as above; run exams at both levels and releasing extra examination dates once the first ones become fully booked.
The costs of examination are £500 + VAT for Certified Veteran Tree Specialist – Practising level and £600 + VAT Certified Veteran Tree Specialist – Consulting level.
If you would like to book an exam, please see the Training and Events page on our website or click the link below:-
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