City & Guilds Level 4 Certificate of Competence in Utility Arboriculture Surveyor: A dedicated unit looking at the surveying process for identifying work needed on trees to maintain safe clearance from the electrical network. This unit covers surveying methods, planning, risk assessments and method statements; City & Guilds Level 4 Certificate of Competence in ETR 132 Resilience Arboricultural Surveyor: A new unit which focuses on health and condition surveys of trees within falling distance of electrical network in line with the ESQCR 2006 amendments.
The following CPD Refresher Units are also offered:
7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes. We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
Starts January
The course is a top-up degree for applicants who already hold an FdSc or HND in Arboriculture or a closely related plant or soil science based subject. The modules you will take form the final year of a full-time, three-year BSc (Hons) degree and by completing these Level 6 modules you will be able…
Starts September
Arboriculture - the science and practice of establishing and maintaining trees, is a rewarding and exciting industry to enter. If you are interested in becoming an arboriculturalist or currently work in the industry and want to progress into tree survey and inspection, set up your own business or…
The Employer Standards Framework
DfE consultation on GCSE Natural History subject content
Cumbria Business Growth Hub - New grant scheme open for rural businesses
