The City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (1080) offers learners the opportunity to gain specialist technical skills and in-depth knowledge of forestry and arboriculture.
At Level 3, learners develop high level skills, including aerial rescue, tree felling and dismantling, climbing and aerial work. Due to the nature of arboricultural and forestry tasks, learners must be comfortable working at significant height and in outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
Course structure
- This qualification is a 2 year programme with foundation knowledge and skills being developed in Year 1 before moving onto specialist topics and skills in Year 2.
- This is a full time course that requires on-site attendance 3 days per week, 1 day of work experience and 1 day for self directed study.
Assessment methods
Year 1 Assessments
- Health & Safety exam (multiple choice)
- Two written exams with essay style answers
- Synoptic assessment, which is a blend of both practical and theory based assessments completed under assessment conditions
- Assignments
Year 2 Assessments
- Two written exams with essay style answers
- Synoptic assessment, which is a blend of both practical and theory based assessments completed under assessment conditions
- Assignments
To achieve the course, learners must also complete a minimum of 150 work experience hours with an external employer.
