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5-week Arboriculture Training Programme

Fast-track your entry into the arboriculture industry with 7 courses delivered over 5 weeks, leading to nationally recognised City & Guilds and LANTRA certificates.

Course Details

  • Subject Areas

    Commercial/Industry Training
  • Qualification

    Level 3
  • Course Type

    Part Time
  • Length

    5 weeks
  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the arboriculture industry with our comprehensive 5-Week Arboriculture Training Programme. Designed for individuals looking to gain practical skills, industry-recognised qualifications, and valuable hands-on experience, this intensive programme provides a strong foundation in tree care, forestry operations, and safe working practices.

Course Dates, Cost and Booking

York Campus: January 2027

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Cost: £3990.00

To confirm your place on the programme, a deposit of £750.00 is required at the time of booking. The outstanding balance will be invoiced separately and payment details will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.

Qualification Information

Over five weeks, learners will gain the practical skills, industry knowledge, and confidence needed to work in arboriculture through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training. On completion, participants will achieve recognised certifications and the essential skills required to pursue careers in arboriculture, forestry, tree surgery, and other land-based industries.

Courses Included

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting (CS30)

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31)

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Climbing and Aerial Rescue (CS38)

City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-Fall Techniques (CS39)

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-Chipper

Lantra Basic Tree Survey & Inspection

Emergancy First Aid at Work + Forestry

Course Content

Individual course content, including full unit descriptions and learning outcomes, can be viewed on our website or requested via email. Following completion of the booking process and payment of the required deposit, learners will receive a detailed course schedule, along with information regarding the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the programme. This ensures participants have everything they need to prepare for a successful and enjoyable learning experience.

Entry Requirements

Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Candidates must be at least 16 years old in order to operate a chainsaw.

Other Important Information

City and Guilds will no longer produce physical skills card upon a successful completion of this accreditation. Candidates can expect to receive a digital skills card which they will be able to access through their online portal. The training centre will be unable to send or provide this upon completion. All candidates will also need to provide ID on the day of their assessment as proof of identification. Failure to do this may result in your assessment being suspended.

Telephone: 0194772324

Email: Shortcourses@askham-bryan.ac.uk

 Please email for further information about upcoming course dates.

Cost: £3990.00

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