Skills Bootcamp in
Forestry & Arboriculture Skills
Are you looking to kickstart your own forestry or arboriculture business, or enhance your skills in this thriving industry?
The Forestry and Arboriculture Skills Bootcamp, which can be studied over ten days, equips you with the practical expertise to succeed.
This comprehensive course covers tree identification, inspection, and woodland management, plus essential qualifications in chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, tree felling, and emergency first aid.
Whether you’re interested in becoming a self-employed arborist, working with national parks, or managing woodlands, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding career in the sector with this industry focused Skills Bootcamp.
At Reaseheath, our industry-focused training, cutting-edge equipment, and expert staff ensure you’re career-ready. With strong links to top employers in Cheshire and Warrington, our bootcamp aligns with real-world industry needs to give you the best chance of success. Join us and take the first step toward a future in forestry and arboriculture!
Participants who complete the programme will receive a starter pack to support their work, including:
- Chainsaw trousers
- Chainsaw boots
- Helmet
- Emergency whistle
- First aid kit
What will I study?
Day 1:
- Introduction to arboriculture and forestry
- Health and safety in the workplace/ risk assessment
- Basic tree biology and identification
Day 2:
- Tree inspection and assessment
- Understanding tree physiology
- Basic visual tree inspections
- Identifying common tree diseases and pests
- Practical session: Tree inspection exercises
Day 3/4:
- City and Guilds NPTC L2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting (CS30)
- Introduction to chainsaws and safety equipment
- Chainsaw maintenance and troubleshooting
- Practical session: Chainsaw operation and safety
Day 5/6/7:
- City and Guilds NPTC L2 Award in Felling and Processing trees up to 380mm (CS31)
- Principles of tree felling
- Safe felling techniques and procedures
- Practical session: Felling small trees
Day 8:
- Principles of woodland management
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Practical session: Woodland management activities
Day 9:
- NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Manually Fed Wood Chipper Operations
- Prepare and operate a manually fed woodchipper
Day 10:
- Emergency first aid and safety (6 hour training)
- Basic first aid training
- Emergency response procedures
- Practical session: first aid drills
Please note you will need to come in for an additional day to complete your assessment.*
