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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture

Course details

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Qualification name Technical Certificate in Forestry & Arboriculture
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 15th September 2026
Cost description Please refer to our website.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

p 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. /p p 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 th

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

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span style=font family: 'Times New Roman'; font size: 16px; color: #000000; 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. /span

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Name Brinsbury College
Address North Heath
Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 1DL
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Email info@chichester.ac.uk
Phone 01243 786 321
Website http://www.chichester.ac.uk
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