The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands.
Course details
| Qualification name | Non regulated provision, Level 3, Horticulture and Forestry |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| 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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Duties and knowledge, you will undertake either at college or in the workplace are: Implement health and safety legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies Implement biosecurity legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies Implement pollution control in line with legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies Plant trees Clear vegetation Measure and select trees for removal Fell small trees Maintain forest infrastructure Operate and maintain forestry tools, equipment and machinery Monitor and control the impact of pests, diseases and disorders Maintain records including digital records and reports Communicate with supervisor, colleagues, public and others Use geographical tools including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), maps and plans Forest establishment and maintenance - Manage vegetation (for example pruning and high pruning) Forest establishment and maintenance - Maintain trees (for example weeding and respacing) Forest harvesting - Measure and select trees for harvesting Forest harvesting -Harvest trees and prepare timber for extraction Forest harvesting - Extract timber …Please see the college website.
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Most employers will specialise in either establishment and maintenance, or harvesting. Employees in both sub-sectors would be expected to be aware of the full range of forestry operations, and to understand the commercial, environmental and social impacts of forestry. Employees in both sub-sectors would be expected to be aware of the full range of forestry operations, and to understand the commercial, environmental and social impacts of forestry …Please see the college website.
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Individual employers will set their own selection criteria. L3 Apprenticeship Standards require the Apprentice to have prior experience in the Sector and be working in a role with sufficient responsibility to enable them to demonstrate all of the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours required. You will have already achieved L1 (as a minimum) & L2 Maths & English, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (or old GCSE Grade C) or above. Where applicants do not alrea …Please see the college website.