T Level - Trees & Woodland Arboriculture

This new, two year course was developed in collaboration with employers to meet the future needs of the Arboriculture and Forestry industry. The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the Agriculture, Land Management and Production Industry, followed by an occupational specialism in Tree and Woodland Management - specialising in Arboriculture.

• Growing trees and woodlands
• Operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery
• Manage trees and tree populations
• Maintain trees
• Carry out arboriculture tree work operation
• Working within the sector – Professional responsibilities, attitudes and behaviours
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Business management
• Project management

• Tree Surgeon
• Climber
• Tree Officer
• Forest Ranger
• Woodland Management
• Arborist

Level 4/5 in Arboriculture. University degrees in subjects including:

• Forestry
• Land Management
• Woodland Management
• Environmental Conservation

5 x GCSE at grade 4 or above including maths and English.

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.

Exam
Employer set project
Practical and written assessment

September 2025

2 years, full-time.