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Forest Craft (Skills for Tree Surgery) (Level 6)

Ayrshire College

Venues

Kilmarnock Campus

Content

This course is highly specialised, very physical and - due to the potentially hazardous nature of the work - extremely disciplined, so you’ll need to be able to follow instructions easily.

You'll meet at Craigengillan Estate, Dalmellington, two days per week. For those travelling by public transport or not wishing to drive into the estate, we offer a shuttle bus from the town. You’ll spend most of the days in a forest environment, at Craigengillan Estate outside Dalmellington. (We provide all the Personal and Protective Equipment to bursary funded students).

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Entry subject to interview. A real interest in working in an outside environment.

Progression Routes

Relevant courses at SCQF Level 5.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Horticulture

SCQF Level

4

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Horticulture

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Forestry

Work with Animals