The Level 2 (Royal Forestry Society) Certificate in Arboriculture On-Line is a distance learning course covering at an introductory level all aspects of tree work that are needed to be employed by an arborist in the tree work industry. The course is designed for people working in the industry who wish to increase their knowledge of tree work and related activities or for people wishing to change career paths. The qualification is well recognised within the arboricultural industry and gives entry to further and higher qualifications.
Applicants could be employed or actively engaged within the Arboriculture industry or related disciplines in the widest sense.Although not an entry requirement of the course, it is strongly recommended that applicants try to gain experience within the arboriculture industry during their year of study, or are already practising arborists.
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Arboriculture dismantling techniques (NPTC unit 309) was formerly the CS41 training course from H&W Training. This unit will explain how to properly evaluate trees for hazards, as well as performing an assessment of working at height. This will then help to identify the correct selection of rigging…
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Arboriculture Pruning Operations. Arboriculture pruning operations training course (NTPC unit 307) covers aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding.
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Stump Grinder Training. Stump grinders remove tree stumps, quite literally, by chipping away at them – usually with a cutting wheel. As a result, they can be dangerous tools if used incorrectly or without adequate training. The H&W stump grinder training course will teach you the appropriate…
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The assisted felling training course from H&W is an advanced course for experienced operators of chainsaws. The course will involve the felling and processing of trees with an overall diameter at felling height above and below 380mm (15 inches).
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