Arboriculture

Course summary

This course will help you prepare for a supervisory role in the arboriculture sector. Studying a mixture of practical and theory skills. This is necessary for employment in the sector or moving into a more advanced course such as a degree. You will train within practical sessions that may include using a chainsaw, feeling trees and climbing elements gaining additional qualifications. The course includes a wide range of modules including: - Principles of Health and Safety - Land based industry machinery operations - Plant and soil science - Estate skills - Business management in the land based sector - Specialist project in the land based sector - Principles of tree felling and chainsaw use - Identification, planting, establishment and aftercare of plants for forestry and arboriculture - Identification of pests, diseases and disorders of trees - Urban and community forestry projects - Woodland habitat management - Principles of tree science - Tree and shrub pruning and maintenance - Emergency tree works - Advanced arboricultural practices - Arboricultural skills - Tree surveys and inspections