Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2

Arborists can work for local authorities, private companies, whilst many are self-employed.

  • Type

    Other

  • Study Mode

    Part-time

  • Location

    Merrist Wood College

  • Pathway

    Arboriculture and Countryside Management

The Arboriculture industry manages trees for the benefit of nature (diseased trees may be cut down to save surrounding trees, for example) and their value to humans in diverse urban and rural locations. This ranges from city parks and urban woodlands to country estates and private gardens. An Arborist 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.

The work of an Arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling, and the use appropriate machinery such as brushwood chippers.

Arborists can work for local authorities or private companies, and many are self-employed. Tree work can be physically demanding and involves working outdoors in all weathers.

An Arborist will undertake aerial tree work, but may also be ground-based. They perform a range of tree work tasks with indirect supervision. They are capable of supporting the tree work team across a range of basic technical skills.

Course content:

· The benefits of trees for people and the environment

· How to identify trees and the value of using their common names

· The principles of tree planting and establishment

· The use and application of Arboricultural equipment

· The principles and techniques for pruning trees

· How to identify and manage tree pests, diseases and disorders

· Current environmental, wildlife and health and safety legislation, standards and codes of practice in relation to Arboricultural works

· Legislation relating to trees e.g. Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas

· Procedures and specific instructions for dealing with incidents and emergencies

 

Practical qualifications:

· Award in emergency first aid at work

· Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding)

· NPTC award in safe use of a brushwood chipper

· NPTC award in chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting timber

· NPTC award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm

· NPTC award in tree climbing and aerial rescue

· NPTC award in chainsaw use from a rope and harness

This apprenticeship will be delivered within the college and workplace, with ongoing support from a dedicated performance coach.

You will be required to attend college one day per week throughout the duration of the programme to learn the required Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours. You will also be required to attend college on additional days to complete your mandatory practical qualifications, each of which will be independently assessed by qualified National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) assessors.

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a one-day End Point Assessment, consisting of four practical elements and a professional discussion based on the portfolio of evidence you will create throughout the duration of the course.

On completion of this Apprenticeship, you can progress into a variety of roles in the Arboriculture sector supported by your industry-recognised qualifications.

You may choose to progress with your employer, change jobs or study a higher-level qualification.

You must be over 16 years old and employed in a relevant role, though we may be able to help you find a suitable position.

You must have a minimum Grade 2 GCSE in Maths and English. Apprentices who are under 19 and haven’t achieved Grade 4 or above in GCSEs must complete Functional Skills in Maths and/or English alongside their Apprenticeship.

Typical completion time is likely to be 18 months.

As a land-based apprentice with Activate Apprenticeships, you will have access to the following facilities at Activate Learning colleges:

· Libraries and learning environments

· Ability to borrow books and laptops

· Digital resources and programmes

· A student card – allowing you to take advantage of student discounts

· Can apply for an Apprentice extra Totum Card

· Learning Support

· Student Support

· Impartial careers advisors

· One-to-one support

· Free counselling service

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