National Award in Forestry & Arboriculture

National Award in Forestry & Arboriculture

Introduction
This course focuses on woodland management, forestry and treecare. You will study at the Forest Classroom, Delamere Forest and at Reaseheath College and gain a broad base of knowledge and skills, ideal for branching out into the forestry industry.

About the course
This is a one year course designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career working in a variety of technical roles, including woodland management, professional tree care and allied industries, or to enable you to progress to a more advanced course.

The programme incorporates practical skills, visits, demonstrations
and lectures, based at Reaseheath College and Delamere Forest.

There is also an opportunity to study secondary qualifications including NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting, Brushwood Chipper, Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (additional charges may apply)

The course includes

• Principles of Plant and Soil Science
  
• Tree Identification, Planting and Care
  
• Tree Biology
  
• Ecology of Trees, Forests and Woodlands
  
• Tree Pests and Diseases
  
• Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance
  
• Visiting speakers
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)
  

Secondary qualifications will include NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting, Brushwood Chipper, Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue. (Additional charges may apply)

Length of the course

• 1 year
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• BTEC National Award in Forestry and Arboriculture
  
• NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
  
• NPTC Brushwood Chipper
  
• NPTC Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
  
• Functional skills in Maths,
  English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Advanced National Certificate in Countryside Management
  
• Foundation Degree in Countryside Conservation and Recreation Management
  

Career options

• Arboriculturist
  
• Forestry worker
  
• Woodland Manager
  
• Country estate worker
  
• Countryside/conservation contractor