Not A 4x4 topic but hey - I need the advice

[joe90]

Ok so heres my problem. Im currently in the process of trying to change jobs as my current contract where i work runs out very shortly with no renewal.

Ive worked in the construction industry before, and want to return back to machine driving, but as i have no CITB ticket no one is willing to give me the chance to prove myself. It seems as if 'no ticket = no job' even tho im a competant opperator. Infact one plant opperator owner told me at an interview that as i had no ticket i couldnt have a job, just after he said i was a good driver, then in his next breath proceeded to say the problem is 'theres not enough youngsters wanting to work in this industry'

I never had a ticket before as it wasnt required where i worked and having just got a quote of near on £3k to get my ticket im in need of some help!

Can anyone suggest anything, im now in need of some help (In the East Midlands Region)!!

[Manicminer]

www.citb.org.uk


The ones below may be able to help. Might be a bit far but they may know of someone local to you. Worth a chat.

www.northwalesconstruction.co.uk

[joe90]

Thanks for the links -

 nobody seems to do apprenticeships or on the job training anymore, infact they dont even give you the chance to prove yourself!!

[Manicminer]

I am not too sure how citb works.

The machines that I operate require a NPTC certificate.
When you register and given a number you can operate the machine for 12 months.
 You must take and pass the test before the end of this period.
This gives you a chance to earn a living whilst getting used to the machine and all working practices.

Not sure if citb is the same or do you have to pass the test first.

[joe90]

I've never heard of NPTC before, what do you drive? everyone i speak to just seems to mention CITB.

Have a look at my work tho - www.johplant.cjb.net im trying to get started on my own, but its the chicken and the egg senario, what comes first!! ticket then work - or work then ticket !! AHhhh

[Manicminer]

Good luck with the venture.

I operate Forestry Machinery.

Here's a selection of different ones.

www.timberjack.co.uk/images/harvesters/1470D-01.jpg

www.timberjack.co.uk/images/forwarders/1710D-05.jpg

www.forestmachinejournal.com/articles/Tracked%20Harvesters.pdf

[joe90]

Any jobs going - i got my chainsaw ticket when i was at uni !! :D

[diesel_boy]

if you still have your old citb  ticket  its valid for life you just need to take a refresher for the type of machine  you need to drive or opprate every 2 years

[diesel_boy]

Good luck with the venture.

I operate Forestry Machinery.

Here's a selection of different ones.

www.timberjack.co.uk/images/harvesters/1470D-01.jpg

www.timberjack.co.uk/images/forwarders/1710D-05.jpg

www.forestmachinejournal.com/articles/Tracked%20Harvesters.pdf

i had to pick one of those up some months  ago on my low loader www.timberjack.co.uk/images/harvesters/1470D-01.jpg  wat a thing to drive  pain in the ar53

[Manicminer]

It's one thing to move it.
 You should try putting a tree through it.
 :lol:

I operate a different make to these. It was easier to get these images.

[joe90]

Ive never had a CITB ticket, my old company never asked for them as it was a private estate. I have a LANTRA Chainsaw opp/maintenace and felling ticket tho. I know CITB have changed the ruleing too, as i understand it, to keep your ticket instead of the 2 yearly or 5 yearly refresher you now have to completed 300 logged hours per catagory!!!

[Manicminer]

Here is a photo of my machine.

[hobbit]

Here is a photo of my machine.

Hmmmm, DIY off road course maker eh :twisted:  

[Xtremeteam]

at the last compsafri at pumherston bing they got the dozer driver to make a new route of the side of the bing,it kinda went weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee down the side then you had to turn at the bottom

[diesel_boy]

iam good at makein them move did not say i colud opperate them tho  :(bloodshot):

[joe90]

If you want a driver, you only gotta ask, !!