Myerscough College offers you this level 2 study programme to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to arboriculture alongside other relevant qualifications and a work experience package. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of arboriculture, with a view to progressing to our Level 3 Technical Certificate course, or to start work in the industry.
So why chose Myerscough? In our Preston centre, we have the purpose built National Arboriculture Centre which houses a purpose built indoor climbing room and chainsaw workshop. Both Preston and Liverpool centres are stocked with all major manufacture chainsaws including Stihl; Husqvarna; Echo including both petrol and electric chainsaws.Located at our Preston site is an arboretum featuring the national collection of Aesculus.sp (Horse Chestnut) trees and an adjacent Pinetum which contains two magnificent examples of Giant Redwood amongst other coniferous trees.
Starts June 2025
This course presents the essential elements of early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry (CCF). Learners will gain knowledge and skills in tree classification, stand assessment and tree marking. Practical sessions will take place in a productive conifer woodland…
Flexible
This course is ideal for Forestry professionals seeking to update their knowledge to the latest standards, students and academics looking for a thorough understanding of UK forestry practices or environmentalists and conservationists dedicated to sustainable forestry management. Developed by the…
Forestry + Woodlands
18 – 20 March
This 3 day course is run by Ted Wilson and focuses on early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry. It is designed to provide an introduction to the theory of CCF and the practical steps involved in starting the transformation of a planted stand.
Starts September 2025
Following on from the Certificate in Forestry, this course develops specialist knowledge and skills in general forestry and arboriculture.
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