Arboriculture - Foundation degree (FdSc) Higher Education

Arboriculture Foundation degree (FdSc) Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Pershore Sep-2016 Various 09:30 - 16:45 see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

This course is ideal for those who wish to further their arboriculture experience and knowledge. The course is designed to enable graduates to be 'work ready' and FdSc students will be required to undertake a minimum of ten weeks of work placement within the arboriculture sector as part of their course (unless they are already employed in an appropriate role). 

All modules are delivered by staff with substantial experience in amenity arboriculture.  Arboriculture involves the establishment and maintenance of trees in a wide range of situations, including private gardens, parks, woodlands and public spaces.  Although it can include tree surgery, careers in arboriculture range from local authority tree officers to management of private estates, and consultancy.  As part of the course, you will have the chance to gain practical arboricultural skills, however, due to the breadth of the arboriculture industry, this is not the main focus of the course.

The course is taught at Pershore College, utilising the excellent facilities and extensive tree collection.

NB: The course is currently undergoing development so some module titles and content may change.

What modules are covered?

Indicative content  is shown below, but actual module titles may change:

Year 1 modules:

Mechanisation & Finance

Horticultural Science

Hardy Nursery Stock & Nursery Management

Academic Development & Work-based-learning

Plant Use and Establishment

Arboricultural Principles

Tree Hazard Analysis

Tree Work Skills

Year 2 modules:

Work-Based Learning in the Horticultural Sector

Applied Horticultural Science (Pests & Diseases)

Business Environment and Marketing

Research & Statistics

Arboriculture Industry & the Global Market

Tree & Woodland Management

Trees, Planning and the Law

What qualifications will I get?

FdSc Arboriculture

How will I be assessed?

Approximately 50% of modular content is assessed through course assignments, many of which will be linked to real life scenarios; the remainder is assessed through exams.

What is the entry process?

Applications should be made through UCAS using the Warwickshire College institution code W25 and course code D500.

For further information, students should contact Pershore College.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 3

Applicants will be expected to have UCAS points of 160 or above, e.g. 2 or more (6 unit) A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications (such as BTEC/C&G Diploma or Extended Diploma), plus 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above.  

What else do I need to know?

Additional Information

Come and see us at Pershore College at one of our Open Events - further information is available on our website.

This course has been accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF). This means any student successfully completing the course can apply to be an Associate Member of the ICF. The course also meets the strict requirements of one of the arboricultural industry’s leading professional bodies. Warwickshire College is one of few colleges to be accredited by the ICF. 

  ‘Arboriculture' covers a wide range of activities and involves the undertaking of practical tasks.  There is an expectation that students will have a reasonable level of fitness.  Applicants are advised to discuss the course with the admissions tutor at an early opportunity. 

Practical tools and equipment will be provided but you will require chainsaw protective boots, trousers, gloves and a suitable helmet.  Please speak to your tutor for more details.
There may be opportunities to take additional qualifications, which may include Certificates of Competence, for which there will be a charge.

Pershore College has high quality residential accommodation for students – for more information please see the accommodation section of the College website.

Transport routes run to the College from throughout the region – to check on routes from where you live, please see the transport section of the College website.

Tuition fees
Please see Warwickshire College HE fees and support information page on our website, or contact us for further information. Different fees apply to international students, so please contact us if you think may apply to you.
Warwickshire College Group offer various scholarships and bursaries, plesae see our website for further details.
Most students will pay nothing upfront for their course. For information on government loans and grants available for HE study, please visit the Student Finance England website. Please note that applicants who already hold higher education qualifications may not be eligible for support and should enquire for further details.

Individual Needs

Warwickshire College welcomes all students and will always aim to make reasonable adjustments to meet any specific needs or difficulties. In exceptional circumstances, the Learning Outcomes of some courses may mean that such adjustments are not possible and the college cannot guarantee that every requirement can be supported. Failure to disclose specific needs or difficulties to the college at an early stage in your application may delay the college in its ability to make reasonable adjustments or may prevent them altogether. Please discuss your individual circumstances with the admissions tutor as early as possible.

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What can I do after this course?

This course offers students the opportunity to progress onto our BSc Top-Up arboriculture course, validated by the University of Worcester.

Other than continuing study there are a wealth of options for entry into rewarding employment as the owner/manager of a tree company, an arboricultural contract manager, tree officer, college lecturer or arboricultural/woodland consultant.

 

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowUCAS code

D500

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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