Arboriculture

Course summary

This course could be free for adult learners as part of the government National Skills Fund.* Arboriculture is the study of tree management. An arborist usually works with individual trees in the environment to make sure they are healthy, safe and well managed. They may be self employed tree surgeons or work for large companies like Amey who employ teams of arborists to maintain trees on construction sites, around the road and rail network and around electricity pylons. This industry is much bigger than most people think! Did you know.... In 2018, there were around 20,900 workers engaged in arboricultural activities and made £709 million in contributions to UK GDP! (RHS) As part of their course, our learners get the opportunity to compete in national pole climbing competitions. We have trained many a champion pole climber! Topics: ➢ Principles of Health and Safety ➢ Land-based industry machinery operations ➢ Plant and soil science ➢ Estate skills ➢ Tree felling and chainsaw use ➢ Identification, planting, establishment, and aftercare of trees and arboriculture ➢ Principles and identification of pests, diseases, and disorders of trees ➢ Urban and community forestry projects ➢ Woodland habitat management ➢ Principles of tree science