The City&Guilds/NPTC Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture is achieved by building up individual units. These units range from solely practical units or classroom based units with coursework to complete.
The units achieved can be built up to achieve the following:
Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture (30 Credits) – From £1350
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (60 Credits) – From £2700
Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (90 Credits) – From £4050
Example Plans:
The forthcoming set of Level 3 theory courses are in Spring 2023 in the Tamar Valley and these include:
(The following set of theory courses are also being planned for Autumn 2023 – Dates to be confirmed)
Unit 305 – Tree Identification and Planting/Unit 306 – Tree Planting and Aftercare (20 Credits) – Mar 6-8th – FULL
Unit 312 – Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders (10 Credits) – Mar 9th – FULL
Unit 309 – Woodland Management (10 Credits) – Mar 22nd-23rd
Unit 318 – Tree Science (10 Credits) – TBA
Unit 314 – Tree Survey and Inspection (10 Credits) – Mar 20-21st – FULL
Additional Units available are:
Unit 303 – Plant Science (5 Credits) – TBA
Unit 308 – Advanced Arb Practices (covering Training for Using a Chainsaw from a rope and harness) (10 Credits) – on demand (NPTC Assessment to pay for)
Unit 313 – Tree and Shrub Pruning (10 Credits) – TBA
Unit 315 – Tree Legislation (5 Credits) – Mar 20-21st – FULL
Unit 319 – Forestry and Arb Machinery (covering options of Powered Pole Pruner, Strimmers, Stumpgrinders (10 Credits) – on demand
Unit 327 – Tree Felling and Chainsaw Use (covering Training for NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling to 380mm and Woodchipper) (10 Credits) – on Demand (NPTC Assessment to pay for)
If you are interested in achieving this qualification then do get in touch with the Lynher Training office to discuss the options available.