Course overview
A practical course - 1 day. During the training you will have gained the practical skills and knowledge to update your qualification to the new industry standards.
Topics
Fell and Process Trees > 380mm - Refresh qualification
Job opportunities after this course
Arboriculture: On completion of the course you will have the the updated skills for the NPTC Award to Fell and Process trees (greater than 380mm in dia). This qualification is essential for employment in the industry. It is recommended that you refresh your qualification every 3 - 5 years.
Further study options after this course
Additional practical CS units can be added to further industry skills.
Entry requirements
Previous qualifications are required in the following for this refresher course:
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross cutting
Felling Small Trees
Felling Medium Trees
Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.
Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.
East Durham College's Houghall Campus is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all our students. The campus, some of which is over 80 years old, has seen over £40m invested in new facilities over recent years. However, there are still some aspects of the site which are not fully accessible and would cause an issue for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users and due to the nature of the site, adjustments may not always be reasonable at this stage. The College is committed to further investment and improvements of the site, as we work towards ensuring the campus is as accessible as possible. If you have limited mobility or are a wheelchair user and wish to undertake a course at the Houghall Campus, please contact Student Services on 0191 375 4710 in the first instance to discuss your needs and options.
How is this course assessed?
Skills are assessed during the practical training by the course tutor.
When does the course start?
The course runs at various times throughout the year subject to demand.
Length of course
1 full day - practical
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.How to register
If you would like more information on this course please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page or call the Short Course Department on 0191 518 8291.