Level 2 Technical Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture

If you have an interest or passion in working in the forest/woodlands and trees industry then this course is suited to you. Our Level 2 Technical Certificate is delivered by our 'Outstanding' Arboricultural team that are industry and sector experts. The skills that you develop during this course offers opportunity for progression onto Level 3 pathway or will equip you with the skills behaviours and knowledge to be well prepared for employment.With 500+ acres on our beautiful estate we have many woodlands and copses that you will be learning in and maintaining/managing. With opportunities to expand your knowledge with your own work experience placements the aim is to prepare you for your next step whether on Level 3 or into the industry. Uni

Everyone is welcome to apply to the course provided you are 16 years old +. Funding available up to 18 years old. Alternatively grants may be available. You will need to have either three GCSEs at grades 3 and one GCSE at grade 4 or an equivalent.

You will be assessed by a range of methods including multiple choice exams practical assessments written assignments presentations and projectsSynopticassignmentThe synoptic assignment is externally set internally marked andexternally moderated. The assignment requires candidates toidentify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriateselection of skills techniques concepts theories and knowledge fromacross the content area. Candidates will be judged against theassessment objectives. E

After this course you will have the basic skills required to work with a tree surgery company as a groundsperson Alternatively on successful completion of this course at a merit grade you will have the option of continuing onto the Level 3 diploma in forestry and arboriculture. This course offers a variety of progression routes within the forestry and arboriculture industries.

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