Forestry & Arboriculture
Discover our forestry and arboriculture courses
There’s so much to learn and experience in the forestry and arboriculture industry. Whether you’re at school and want to join us at our Forest School, or leaving school or college, we’ve got a great selection of courses for you to enjoy.
Equally if you’re currently working in the forestry and arboriculture industry, we’ll help you to further your current skills and discover new ones.
You’ll be able to gain a wide range of skills in the latest forestry equipment and machinery. Plumpton is an excellent environment for you to come and study; we’ve got over 800 hectares here at our Plumpton estate alone for you to experience.
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- Arboriculturist Level 4 Apprenticeship
- Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence
- Domestic Chainsaw Use: Maintenance & Cross Cutting Plumpton College Certificate
- Emergency First Aid at Work (plus Forestry) One day course
- Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence
- Forest Craftsperson Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Forestry Level 1 | Electively Home Educated & School Link
- Forestry & Arboriculture Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Land-based Studies - Forestry & Arboriculture
- Forestry & Arboriculture Level 2 City & Guilds Technical Certificate
- Forestry & Arboriculture Level 3 City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma
- Intensive Grounds (TWIG) Level 1 City & Guilds Award in Practical Horticultural Skills
Numeracy Courses
In collaboration with East Sussex County Council, we have embedded the development of maths skills to improve numeracy at work and in everyday life in several land-based subjects and careers.
Adults over 19 years of age and without a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or Functional Skills) in maths will be eligible.