Apprenticeships

We provide excellent training for all apprentices including off-the-job training in industry standard workshops. We can introduce potential apprentices to employers who can provide them with the best experiences and skills. We also offer students on our vocational courses work experience placements with local employers.

Apprenticeships

Higher Education

Attending a Higher Education (HE) course and getting a higher level qualification can improve your career opportunities and increase your future earning power. We offer an exciting range of career focused courses validated by leading universities to help you advance your career.

Higher Education

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Our dynamic group of colleges comprises two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges at Strode’s and Windsor, and specialist technical, vocational and land-based training at Langley and BCA.
We are committed to providing first class education and training for young people, adults and employers.

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Arboriculture

Our Level 2 Arboriculture apprenticeship will open up opportunities in all areas of this sector; perfect if you have an interest in the natural environment and using machinery.

We also offer a range of industry qualifications and short courses for professionals. Please get in touch today to discuss options.

Career Pathways with an Arboriculture Qualification

Arborist

Plant Pathologist

Arboricultural Consultant

Utility Arborist

Land Management Specialist

Forestry Worker

Facilities and Resources

400-acre site with a wide variety of trees
Use and application of a range of arboriculture equipment
Excellent industry links

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Why study an Arboriculture course?

The world of arboriculture is an exciting, dynamic and varied place to work with many professional career paths to choose from depending on your interests and skills.

Whether you want to be climbing trees and carrying out pruning or dismantling operations, or undertaking tree surveys and consultancy for a wide range of clients, or understanding the effects of pests and diseases on the country’s tree stock, the industry is inclusive and diverse.

Courses

Our Arboriculture courses encompass areas such as tree felling, aerial rescue, tree inspection and chainsaw competence. Course types range from a 2 year apprenticeship, to NPTC Level 2 and Level 3 certificates, and refresher courses.

Apprenticeship

The arborist apprenticeship covers a diverse range of subject areas that will allow you to further your career in the knowledge that you will have a firm foundation of skills and learning.

Skills

The work of an arborist involves diverse skills and activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling and using appropriate machinery, such as brushwood chippers.

Employment

Arborists can work for local authorities, private companies and many are also self-employed. They may progress to undertake inspections and surveys of individual and woodland trees, advising landowners on how to care for their trees, or teaching others about the benefits of carefully managing trees.