The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens.
Course details
| Qualification name | Non regulated provision, Level 2, Horticulture and Forestry |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | Generic award - no awarding body |
| Location | Available nationally |
| Learning method | Work based |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost description | …Please see the college website. |
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The duration of the apprenticeship is based on a skills analysis and the development opportunities within the business. The maximum duration for this apprenticeship training period is 24 months, with up to a further 6 months to undertake the End Point Assessment. This could be reduced where an apprentice holds previous experience.…Please see the college website.
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Through your daily work with your employer and your training sessions with the college, you will learn the following core content including: The principles of the establishment, growth and care of trees The use and application of arboricultural equipment The principles of identifying trees including their scientific names The principles and importance of identifying and managing pests, diseases and disorders of trees Current environmental, wildlife and health and safety legislation, standards and codes of practice in relation to arboricultural works Legislation relating to trees Procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies Electrical safety for working in the vicinity of power lines You will also complete the following qualifications: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance Level 2 award in crosscutting timber using a chainsaw Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) On successful completion of the training …Please see the college website.
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Employers pay for apprenticeship training, where fees are applicable. We will discuss this with your employer when we complete a set-up with them. The fees charged for the apprenticeship include any awarding body registration costs, all on-programme teaching, assessment and support delivered by the college, support materials, access to college facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre, Student Moodle, and access to wider college student su…Please see the college website.
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An apprenticeship is a job with training. The job must have a productive purpose and should provide the apprentice with the opportunity to embed and consolidate the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need for their immediate job and future career. …Please see the college website.
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Individual employers will set their own selection criteria. As a minimum requirement, all new Apprentices are expected to have already have attained L1 Maths & English, equivalent to GCSE Grade 2 (or old GCSE Grade E) or above All Apprentices will also be required to work towards L2 Maths & English where not previously attained. …Please see the college website.