Part time Foundation Degree in Arboriculture AB048
Foundation degree
In Dorchester
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Dorchester
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Duration
3 Weeks
Anyone wishing to progress within the arboricultural and tree care management industry will benefit from the knowledge and experience this part'time course with bring, covering the academic topics relating to tree care management and trees and woodlands in the urban environment.
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Subjects
- Arboriculture
Course programme
Foundation Degree in Arboriculture AB048
QualificationFdSc Arboriculture
Qualification Level
Level : 4
What do these levels mean?
Duration :1 day / week for 70 weeks (over 3 years)
Times :Year 1 and 2: 20 x Monday: 9.15 am - 4.45 pm
Year 3: 20 x Friday: 9.15 am - 4.45 pm
Dates :September : 2010
Run by : Arboriculture Department.
Tutor : Dr Rachel Parker
Awarding Body
Bournemouth University
Is it right for me?
Anyone wishing to progress within the arboricultural and tree care management industry will benefit from the knowledge and experience this part'time course with bring, covering the academic topics relating to tree care management and trees and woodlands in the urban environment.
UCAS Course Code : DK43
What qualifications will I need?
Minimum Age 18. Recommended one A level (preferably Science), National Diploma in related subject, RFS in Arboriculture or GNVQ Advanced. Those with Certicate of Higher Education in Arboriculture or HNC do final year of study.
Mature students without formal qualifications will be considered.
What will I be learning about?
Year 1 / 2 ' Level C (Mon):
- Plant science
- History, design and surveying
- Environmental science
- Tree nomenclature and selection
- Tree and woodland management
- Study and research skills
- Work based learning
- Tree health
Year 3 / 4 ' Level 1 (Fri):
- Planning and environmental legislation
- Applied dendrology
- Managing historical parks, gardens and arboretums
- Environmental plant physiology
- Consultation skills
- Specialist research project
What is involved?
A theory based course with some visits, practical sessions and individual research projects.
Where will it take me?
Further study to a BSc (Hons) at other UK institutions.
Career opportunities include senior management, contract managers, consultancy.
What materials are required?
Basic stationery and writing materials. Suitable outdoor clothing and students must wear steel toe'capped boots for practicals.
What is next?
Career opportunities may be in local authority work as a tree officer, urban woodland management, tree hazard assessment and commercial Arboriculture businesses. BSc in Arboriculture at other institutions
How will I be assessed?
A combination of assignments, presentations, course work, vocational practicals, case diaries and written examinations.
How much will it cost?
Higher Education course
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Part time Foundation Degree in Arboriculture AB048