Arboriculture (Tree Surgery)
Trees are often described as the lungs of the planet and are vital to our survival. They enhance our urban areas and create amazing landscapes. Managing this resource is vital to our future and sustainability.
The Forestry and Arboriculture sector has remained strong in recent years with extremely good employment prospects. Jobs can be found with existing firms such as utility companies but this sector also lends itself well to the smaller start up firm and private business. Specialists can quickly be earing in excess of £25,000/year, with senior advisors earning much more.
Access to a variety of trees on our rural estate.
Cutting edge equipment and training.
Strong demand for skills in this sector.
A wide variety of job roles to engage with.
As well as achieving a nationally recognised technical qualification in Forestry & Arboriculture you will also have the opportunity to achieve qualifications in English and maths.
Training takes place on our Rodbaston College estate and is further supplemented by close links with regional industry experts.
You will be taught through a combination of classroom and practical activities that replicate the skills and knowledge required by modern industry. As part of this course you will be required to complete a minimum of 150 hours industry experience, a vital part of further developing employability prospects.
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As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome.
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