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Forestry & Arboriculture
Modern forestry and arboriculture covers such diverse issues as eco-tourism, global warming and carbon footprints, as well as traditional management practices associated with the care of trees.
A wide range of skills is needed to manage forests and woodlands, ranging from practical skills to the ability to survey a tree or woodland and devise an appropriate management plan.
You will study and work in an environment which will take you from the woodland floor to the top of the tallest trees. The College has its own arboretum and pinetum with fully equipped arboricultural stores.
The College works with local authorities, private estates and independent companies to provide a wide ranging experience in the forestry and arboricultural industries. Different levels of courses are available from basic practical skills such as NPTC units to management level with the Foundation Degree.
Forestry & Arboriculture courses
Foundation Degree Arboriculture
- Duration:
- 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course will provide you with the understanding and skills needed to manage trees in today’s society. Topics covered include the science behind tree care, planning systems and the technical...
BTEC National Diploma Forestry and Arboriculture
- Duration:
- 2-3 years full-time (depending on industrial placement)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
Incorporating the National Award, this course combines a large element of practical work with lectures in classrooms and laboratories. There is also a period of industrial experience and the...
Work-Based Learning: Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 2 Arboriculture
- Duration:
- 12-18 months
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This is a practical programme that combines the opportunity of working within the tree-works industry and some College attendance. Most of your training takes place in the workplace, though...
NPTC National Certificate Hoticulture: Arboriculture route
- Duration:
- 1 year full-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus
Arboriculturte is the cultivation and management of trees within the landscape. Its main focus is on trees used for landscaping purposes in places such as gardens and parks etc.
Chainsaws: Basic Cross Cutting (Lantra)
- Duration:
- 2 Days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed for those with little or no experience of chainsaws, who intend to use the chainsaw for business, domestic or leisure activities, but do not intend to work in forestry or...
Chainsaws: Basic Cross Cutting (NPTC Unit 30)
This course is designed for those with little or no experience of chainsaws, who intend to use the chainsaw for business, domestic or leisure activities, but do not intend to work in forestry or...
Chainsaws: Basic Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Fell Small Trees (Lantra)
This course is an integrated training and assessment session leading to a Lantra Awards Certificate in Basic Training. This route is suitable for someone who intends to use the chainsaw for...
Chainsaws: Maintain/Operate and Fell Small Trees (NPTC Units 30 and 31)
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is an intesive session and may be more suitable for those with some previous expererience of chainsaw operation. Designed for those who anticipate seeking contractual work in...
Tree Climbing (NPTC Unit 38)
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed for those with some previous experience in this area, it is not suitable for someone who suffers from vertigo! Our instructors all have considerable experience...
Chainsaws: Operating from a Rope and Harness (NPTC Unit 39)
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed to follow on as a natural progression from basic tree climbing and aerial rescue. The training can lead to assessment in Unit 39. Our instructors all have...
Chainsaws: Medium Trees (NPTC Unit 32)
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed for those who anticipate seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboricultural activities which is likely either immediately or at some future...
Chainsaws: Carry Out Pruning Operations (NPTC Unit 40)
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This Unit covers the use of the chainsaw and/or other pruning tools and lowering equipment working from a rope and harness in conjunction with a ground person in medium sized open grown...
Manually Fed Wood Chippers
- Duration:
- Location(s):
- York Campus
NPTC Certificate of Competence in Manually Fed Woodchipper Operations This course is designed for those using this machine and leads to assessment through the National Proficiency Test...
Forestry and Woodland Management (Foundation Degree Module)
- Duration:
- 12 weeks (one morning each week)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
Extend your knowledge and practical skills by studying one of our Foundation Degree modules. This Forestry and Woodland Management is part of the Foundation Degree in...
Stump Grinding Operations
- Duration:
- 1 Day
- Location(s):
- York Campus
COMMERCIALSTUMP GRINDERS This course is designed for anyone wishing to learn how to use a stump grinder and can be arranged with either a College certificate of attendance or NPTC...