Start Dates
- Wednesday 11th June 2025, Part Time, Day, 3 months
- September 2025, Part Time, Day, 1 year
What You Will Study
This Skills Bootcamp is delivered to a Level 3 standard and is non-accredited for theory, practical and planting but accredited for chainsaw and felling qualifications (CS30 and CS31). The programme encompasses all the key skills required to work and manage a woodland for those looking to work in the industry as well as upskill as tree surgeons with underpinning knowledge and skills on how to restore woodland and manage them.
On this course you will cover:
- Planting trees and shrubs
- Establishing trees and shrubs
- Understanding the aftercare requirements of trees and shrubs
- Understanding the historical development of woodland
- Surveying the structures and features within a woodland ecosystem
- Understanding the management of woodland habitats
- Managing woodland habitats
- NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting (CS30)
- NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Felling small trees up to 380mm (CS31)
- Under pinning knowledge of Lantra Basic Tree Inspection ( you may have the option to do the qualification at an additional charge)
This course will run on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 4pm (however some dates may vary). The programme is for 11 weeks and you will need to be able to commit to the whole 11 weeks as well as two days outside of the course for assessments for CS30 and CS31. You will be required to have a level of fitness and strength and will need to purchase PPE prior to starting the course. As some of the learning is offsite, you will need your own transport.
Entry Requirements
To complete this course you must be aged 19 and over.
You need to have the right to work in the UK/have a National Insurance number, not be enrolled on other funded training such as an apprenticeship, higher education, kick-start or re-start programme, be a current resident in Norfolk or Suffolk and have lived in the UK/EU for at least three years or have the right to live and work in the UK.
How You Will Be Assessed
For CS30 and CS31, you will be externally assessed by NPTC at a separate time outside of the training dates and will received the qualification certificates directly.
On successful completion of the course you will also receive a College Certificate of attendance with the modules covered.
Fees
Wednesday 11th June 2025, Part Time, Day, 3 months
This course is FREE for learners age 19+ - please check entry criteria.
For Employers wishing to put employees on the course - If you have 249 employees or less you will pay 10% of the overall cost which equates to £157.00 per employee.
September 2025, Part Time, Day, 1 year
This course is Free for learners age 19+ - please check entry criteria.
For employers wishing to put employees on the course - If you have 249 employees or less you will pay 10% of the overall cost which equates to £157.00 per employee.
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