Course overview
If you’re looking at which direction to take when you leave school and you’re
interested in forestry and arboriculture, this is definitely the course for
you.
A brilliant introduction to this very interesting industry, you’ll get to
enjoy a real mix of lessons both in our modern classrooms and during practical
sessions at our excellent on-site facilities as part of the huge Plumpton
estate.
You’ll get to learn about topics such as estate skills, timber harvesting and
tree planting.
These are a suite of level 2 qualifications which can be studied in a variety
of combinations as part of a study package to allow flexibility and to help you
to develop your forestry knowledge and skills.
This one-year programme is designed for those who are interested in a
successful career working in the forestry and arboricultural industries.
Additional Qualifications
There may be an opportunity for
you to gain extra qualifications on top of your main award in subjects such as
Health and Safety, Working With Others or Personal Money Management.
- College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and
maths
Work experience
Industry placements enhance your studies and are an important part of your course. They ensure you develop the key skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to be successful in your chosen industry, resulting in you leaving college ready for the world of work. It is compulsory to undertake an element of work experience when studying a Level 1, 2, or 3 course. The number of hours you must complete will depend on your level of study.
Course Level:
- Level 1 – Minimum of 30 hours of industry placement
- Level 2 – Minimum of 75 hours of industry placement
- Level 3 – Minimum of 150 hours of industry placement (per year of your course)
- T Level – Minimum of 315 hours of industry placement
Student testimonial
“During my course I really enjoyed all the climbing and learning new techniques to access the canopy. The classroom side of the the course was really good too; I gained a great deal of knowledge to support my practical skills.”
Noah Tremaine – Level 3 Diploma Foresty
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above to include English or Maths OR a Level 1 in a related subject plus English or Maths, at least grade 3 or Functional skills level 1
Bursaries
Financial support could be available to you depending on your household income, eligibility criteria, and level of study. A bursary, which is money given directly by the Government, could help fund bus travel, accommodation, course equipment, college meals, or educational trips.
Course Fees
Students aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year of starting the course do not pay tuition fees.
Adults aged 19+ may be entitled to a tuition fee waiver on certain courses (where the Government pays the tuition and assessment fee) if any of the following apply:
You are aged between 19 and 23 and:
- This is your first Full Level 2 or Full Level 3 qualification.
- You are undertaking English and Maths up to and including Level 2.
- You are unemployed or economically inactive and your gross annual income is below £26,800.
- Your course is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer (and you meet the earnings threshold)
You are aged 24+ and:
- You are studying a Level 1 or Level 2 course and are unemployed, economically inactive, or earning below £26,800 gross annually.
- You are undertaking English and Maths up to and including Level 2.
- Your course is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer (and you meet the earnings threshold)
All students pay a standard facility fee of £150 to use communal, non-educational facilities.
Material fees apply to Floristry, Blacksmithing and Metalwork, Agricultural Engineering, and Motor Vehicle students.
Equipment & PPE
Students on a 14-16, Level 1, 2, 3, or Foundation Learning course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course. Material fees are applicable depending on the course studied.
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