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Further Tree Surgery

This course will either prepare you for a range of FE and HE courses or help you to pursue a variety of careers within the industry. There is an opportunity to take the independently assessed National Proficiency Test Council certificate of competency units: CS30 Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting, CS31 Felling of small trees, CS38 Climbing and aerial rescue, CS39 Use of chainsaw from a rope and harness.

Course ref no: 21008

Duration

A full-time 1 year course running over 3 days per week.
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade C or above.

Modules

Principles of plant and soil science
Tree felling and chainsaw use
Business for land-based industries
Tree surveys and reports
Tree identification, planting and care
Tree climbing, pruning and dismantling

Career Progression

The qualification could lead to an practical post within the industry, as a local authority tree officer or possible entry to higher level qualification.

Campus

Located at Brooksby Campus

Full Course Title

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Arboriculture

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