City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 500/8719/8
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Measure Trees and Carry Out Woodland Sampling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure trees
- Be able to measure volume of felled timber and standing trees
- Be able to sample woodlands
2
Understand and Carry Out Forest and Woodland Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand forest and woodland skills
- Be able to control unwanted growth and vegetation in forests and woodlands
- Be able to maintain an open drainage system within a forest or woodland
- Be able to construct
- maintain and repair forest and woodland fencing
- Be able to set out and plant forest and woodland trees
3
Understand and Carry Out Identification, Planting and Establishment of Trees and Shrubs for Forestry and Arboriculture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify trees and shrubs
- Understand the site andestablishment requirements of trees and shrubs
- Understand the planting of trees and shrubs
4
Understand and Carry Out Tree and Shrub Planting, Aftercare and Protection for Forestry and Arboriculture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the environmental and legal considerations relevant to tree establishment and protection
- Be able to plan and prepare for successful amenity or forestry establishment
- Be able to plant trees and shrubs
- Know the aftercare requirements of trees and shrubs
5
Understand the Principles and Identify the Signs of Pests and Diseases of Trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of pathology and the common causes of disease.
- Be able to identify the signs and symptoms of common biotic and abiotic pathogens.
- Understand common biotic pathogens.
- Understand monitoring, prevention and control measures of common bioticpathogens.
6
Understand the Principles of Tree Felling and Chainsaw Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to correctly maintain chainsaws to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Be able to safely fell and cross cut small diameter trees.
- Be able to safely use stump and brushchipping removal methods.
- Understand commonly used stump and brushchipping removal and tree felling methods.
7
Understanding Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain woodland data and information
- Be able to produce woodland management plans
- Understand woodland management objectives
- Understand woodland management planning
8
Undertake Advanced Arboricultural Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out aerial inspections of trees.
- Be able to carry out pruning operations within tree canopies.
- Understand how to dismantle trees.
9
Undertake Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand pruning as a means of maintaining trees and shrubs.
- Be able to prune and maintain trees and shrubs.
- Be able to assess trees and shrubs for potential failure.
10
Undertake Tree Surveys and Inspections and Analyse the Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to survey trees
- Be able to inspect individual trees
- Understand results of tree surveys and inspections
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8719/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2026