City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Arboriculture (FT)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Arboriculture

Course Length: 1 year

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)
Croxteth Park

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Course Length:

1 year

Venue:

Myerscough College (Preston) Croxteth Park (Liverpool)

Brief Description of the Course:

(NB. All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification)

This is a broad based course which covers areas including tree climbing, tree identification, machine/tool maintenance, business operations as well as an introduction to legislation affecting the industry.

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to arboriculture. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of arboriculture, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the industry.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

• a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language
• or equivalent qualifications.

List of Units:

• Carry out Ground-based Arboricultural Operations

• Environmental and Land-Based Business

• Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations (Preston)

• Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance (Liverpool)

• Identify and Select Trees and Shrubs

• Undertake Work-Related Experience in the Land-based Industries

• Undertake Tree Climbing and Pruning Operations

• Disposal of Wood Arisings and Residues from Work on Trees

*This list is an example of what may be taught, but can vary.

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments and practical work.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

There is a range of progression opportunities which include employment in the industry as a grounds person/climber (often linked with the placement from the Work Related Experience module), NVQ work based learning apprenticeship as well as progression on to the Level 3 Diploma Arboriculture or similar.

Progression:

The vast majority of students usually progress onto the Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma courses if they gain sufficient merits on the Level 2 Diploma.

Additional Qualifications:

¨ NPTC - CS 38 – Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue

¨ NPTC - Manually Fed Wood Chipper Operations

*These are an example of what may be taught, but may vary.

Industrial / Work Experience:

There is an opportunity to gain work related experience both at college during practical sessions and possibly through local companies and organisations. This is usually 1 day per week and evidence of this experience contributes to your final qualification.

Liverpool - Arboriculture students play an active role in maintaining the woodlands within Croxteth Country Park.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment:

Steel toe capped boots with good grip and ankle support is essential. Please refer to the website for a full list.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.