Arboriculture (Foundation Learning) - C&G/NPTC Level 1 Diploma in Landbased Operations (Woodland Skills) Full-time (FE)

• Functional Skills
• Personal and Social Development:  Increasing the learners knowledge and aiding the development of a range of personal and social skills.
• Workbased Diploma:  Working safely and effectively; transporting equipment, supplies and resources; machinery skills - the operation and maintenance of machinery (including tractors) and equipment (excluding chainsaws); planting, establishment and maintenance of plants and trees; construction and maintenance of bridges, ditches, fences, footpaths/rpadways; managing the woodland habitat.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.