Forestry & Arboriculture (City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate)

Plumpton College

Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

National Award (BTEC)

Level 2

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024

Plumpton College

34 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Tuition Fee: <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> Assessment Fee: <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> Facility Fee: <ul> <li>Cost for day students- £120 per year</li><li>Cost for residential students- £200 per year</li></ul> The facility fee is applicable to all our full time FE students and this is paid annually before you arrive for your enrolment and induction. This fee assists in providing non-educational facilities which include security, sports amenities, membership of the Sports and Social Club, minibuses, Wi Fi access, television room, on-site medical support and free car parking subject to availability. For students aged 19 plus please contact Admissions for further fee information: Admissions@plumpton.ac.uk 01273 892082

Course Summary

Looking to take your next steps into the health and sustainability of our forests and urban green spaces? This course is a brilliant introduction to the forestry and arboriculture industry.

You will cover essential concepts, terminology and practices, laying the foundations for further progression vital to contributing to responsible and sustainable management of natural resources.

Course Details

Modules include:

Environment and conservation

Soil science

Introduction to plant science

Tree classification and identification

Tree establishment

Tree and woodland management

Pest and diseases

Tool and equipment

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through theory-based written exams, and practical and report writing exams.

Entry requirements

EITHER:

You’ll need to have achieved 2 or more GCSEs between Grade 9-3 (previous grade structure grades A*-D) in maths, English and Science

Successful completion of a related Level 1 course or a portfolio of evidence to show working potential plus GCSE maths, English and Science

Your next steps...

Successful completion of this Level 2 will lead you to progress on to our related Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture, Horticulture and, Environmental Studies and Conservation programmes.

Additional information

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/forestry-and-arboriculture/forestry-and-arboriculture-level-2-19/

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