Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The qualification is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to gain employment within the Arboricultural, Forestry, Woodland management and Environment sector.
You will develop your skills through classroom sessions, practical participation, site visits and real-life work scenarios.
The course is made up of a selection of both practical and theory subject units. All subject units build upon and complement each other so you are always progressing. #
Subject units include:
- Tree Inspection and Surveys
- Advanced Arboricultural Skills
- Plant and Soil Science
- Chainsaw Operations
- Tree Establishment and Aftercare.
Why Choose Easton College?
A major industry
Over 22,000 people work in this £8.5bn industry.
Gain specialist skills
Gain the specialist technical skills required to work in the industry.
Be your own boss!
44% of the workforce is self employed.
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language, maths and science.
How You Will Be Assessed
The course is assessed with a mixture of practical and written tasks throughout each year. This includes synoptic assessments (60%) - a selection of projects that require practical demonstration accompanied by recorded justifications. A typical example of a synoptic task would be to ‘survey a woodland and produce a report on how to increase its biodiversity’.
There is also an end of year exam (40%). Both synoptic and exam assessments must be passed to achieve this qualification.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course you may wish to progress on to a degree-level course or Apprenticeship in a related subject. Alternatively you may gain employment in the industry.
Where Your Course Can Take You
You could work in roles such as arboriculturist, forestry worker, country estate worker, countryside/conservation contractor, woodland manager and tree officer.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
Why Choose Easton College?
A major industry
Over 22,000 people work in this £8.5bn industry.
Gain specialist skills
Gain the specialist technical skills required to work in the industry.
Be your own boss!
44% of the workforce is self employed.
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