Forestry (BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Land-based Studies)

If you're looking to gain a thorough understanding of all the practical and academic skills, as well as an understanding of woodlands and countryside, this is the course of you.

You'll learn all of the necessary skills to help make you more employable and be successful in the workplace. A mixture of practical and classroom sessions will help to give you a sound understanding and create an evidence-based portfolio.

MODULES

• Developing Practical Skills for Maintaining Plants

• Maintain the Safety of Self and Others in the Workplace

• Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment

• Assist with the Planting and Establishing Plants

• Assist with Maintaining Plants

• Planting and Staking a Tree

Either:

• You'll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSEs between grade 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G)
• Successful completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in forestry and arboriculture
• Successful completion of a Level 1 course from another area

Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.

By completing this course, you'll be able to go on to complete a Level 2 in Forestry and Arboriculture or into employment as an Estate Worker or Grounds Maintenance Assistant.