Arboriculture

A career that is literally “a cut above the rest”

Arboriculture is a developing industry with international possibilities for those who can aspire to the high skills required. It demands focussed highly motivated individuals to perform specialised tasks as part of a team.

Arboriculture is a highly technical and competitive industry where practitioners use a wide range of specialised skills, tools and equipment to access trees to perform pruning operations, tree removals in tight spaces, stump removal, planting and maintenance.

All training at Askham Bryan is realistic in order to prepare individuals for a demanding industry. Practical training is enhanced by science based studies in order to give the developing arborist a wide range of knowledge and skills, essential to becoming a credible and successful practitioner.

The courses offer a range of other vital skills such as tree/plant identification, pest and disease identification, survey and inspection skills and a broad knowledge of health and safety laws.

Arboriculture is the ultimate challenge for those wanting an exciting, varied and fulfilling career. It is not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to join the elite come to Askham Bryan College.

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