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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Forestry & Arboriculture

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This Level 2 course provides a practical introduction to the skills required to work safely and effectively in the forestry and arboriculture industries. You will follow a seasonal work pattern, gaining a wide range of experience by working and learning on the College’s 250-hectare woodland and parkland estate. There is the opportunity to develop broader skills, which will support your progression towards a rewarding and satisfying career. Establishing a broad understanding of the working environment is vital to becoming a valued and useful member of any forestry or arboricultural business.

What you need to get on

A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English, maths and science

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Holme Lacy Campus

    Holme Lacy, Hereford, HR2 6LL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hereford

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