Foundation Degree in Arboriculture
A Level
In Ashington
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Type
A Level
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Location
Ashington
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Different dates available
A Levels A combination of A or A/S levels: 120 UCAS tariff points or above is required. For example 2 A levels at D grade would accrue 120 UCAS tariff points. Level 3 Extended Diploma Students are required to achieve a pass grade or above, achieved in no more than two years Level 3 Diploma Students are required to achieve a merit grade or above, achieved in no more than two years Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Students are required to achieve a merit grade or above, achieved in no more than two years Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Students are required to achieve a Distinction or Distinction* grade, achieved in no more than two years Additional Requirements Applicants are required to have achieved GCSE?s at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science (or equivalent). You will benefit from excellent facilities that are of industry standard so you'll be prepared for your future career.At Northumberland College you will be treated as an individual and given opportunities to study subjects you may not have tried before, as well as opportunities to grow and develop so that you are prepared for your next steps, whether this is university or starting out in the first stage of your career.
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Entry requirements:To study on this course, you should have the equivalent of 48 UCAS points and also have GCSE in English and Mathematics Grade A to C or 9 to 4, or level 2 equivalent qualifications.Applicants who have relevant skills and experience but do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements will be considered. Applicants will be required to evidence appropriate levels of work-related experience and/or vocational qualifications.***PLEASE NOTE Applications should be made Via the UCAS site at UCAS Code:D5T5
A Foundation Degree (FdSc) Arboriculture Level 5
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Subjects
- IT
- Arboriculture
Course programme
What will I study on the course?
Modules include:
Year 1
- Personal Development and Planning, Research and Study Skills for Land-Based Sector,
- Numeracy Skills and Quantitative Methods Employability Skills,
- Principles of Plant and Soil Science
- Plants in the Landscape
- Tree Biology
- Management and Organisation of Tree Operations
- Planning and Design Principles
- Green space and land use Management
Year 2
- Investigative Project
- Scientific methodology and Experimental Design
- Principles of Land-based Enterprise Management
- Industrial experience
- Plant Conservation and Collections
- Tree Hazard Assessment
- Pest and Disease Management
- Arboriculture Contracting
Additional information
Foundation Degree in Arboriculture