SEG Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/7027/0
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 236 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
236 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Ancient, Veteran and other trees of Special Interest
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise trees of special interest
- Understand the values of trees of special interest
- Understand current threats faced by trees of special interest
- Understand the ageing process of a tree
- Understand how key ecological features of Ancient and Veteran trees can be retained or enhanced
- Understand the likelihood of failure of stems and branches associated with retaining Ancient and Veteran trees
2
Compliance Related to Tree Surgery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how aspects of statutory legislation apply to the protection of trees
- Understand how aspects of common law are applied to trees
- Understand the implications of undertaking tree work that may affect protected species
- Understand tree surgery work needs to be carried out in accordance with best practice and in compliance with the relevant Acts and Regulations
3
Principles of Tree Surgery Machine Use and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the setting up procedure, safe operation and routine maintenance required for a MEWP
- Understand the setting up procedure, safe operation and routine maintenance required by an engine driven brushwood chipper
- Understand the setting up procedure, safe operation and routine maintenance required for a stump grinder
- Understand the safe use of cranes for tree work
4
The Basic Principles of Woodlands, Forestry and Ecology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how woodland / forestry cover has changed from 1600A.D. to the present day
- Understand woodland structure and how a woodland develops
- Understand the principles of common silvicultural systems of tree management
- Understand the main type of woodland management
- Understand the main aims / objectives of community woodlands and forests
- Understand how a woodland ecosystem and a simple woodland food chain or web functions
5
The Interaction of Soil Environments and Woody Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how soil is formed
- Understand the importance of the differing quantities of water found in a soil
- Understand the role played in woody plants by the principal macro and micro-nutrients
- Understand the role of the beneficial organisms found in the soil
- Understand soil pH and the ranges found in soil
- Understand optimum soil conditions required for woody plant growth
- Understand the importance of pre-planting soil surveys for woody plants
6
The Principles of Aerial Tree Surgery and Ground Based Arboricultural Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the practices of carrying out aerial tree surgery operations
- Understand the requirements of daily and routine maintenance and service checks carried out on a chainsaw
- Understand the requirement of identifying equipment used in lifting and inspection of such equipment
- Understand the practices of carrying out ground based arboricultural operations
7
The Supply, Planting and Aftercare of Woody Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the values of and draw backs of woody plants in the urban environment
- Understand the plant handling process from lifting in the nursery through to storage at the planting site
- Understand methods of planting woody plants
- Understand appropriate protection and support system requirements
- Understand the aftercare requirements of newly planted stock
8
Tree Inspections and Principles of Tree Works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the processes of undertaking safety inspections of trees
- Understand the need to select appropriate recommendation following inspection
- Understand that for different site objectives different information is required
- Understand the principles of tree work recommendations
9
Woody Plant Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the defense mechanisms used by woody plants following wounding
- Understand the causes, prevention, or control of ill health in woody plants
- Understand that native trees are under ever-increasing pressure due to pests and diseases
10
Woody Plant Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the international system of plant naming
- Understand the function of cells found in ring porous, diff
- use porous and coniferous woody plants
- Understand the main physiological processes that woody plants carry out and the main environmental factors which influence growth
- Understand principles applied to the growth of woody plants
- Understand the woody plant root system
- Understand tree form
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/7027/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2026