About Fdsc Arboriculture And Tree Management in University Centre Myerscough
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.
Arboriculture - the science and practice of establishing and maintaining trees, is a rewarding and exciting industry to enter. If you are interested in becoming an arboriculturalist or currently work in the industry and want to progress into tree survey and inspection, set up your own business or take on a supervisory role, this is the course for you. This course integrates aspects of science and technology to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skill set for work at management level.
You will learn how to survey and inspect trees, diagnose decay and integrate tree biology and soil science into tree care and management strategies. A focus is also given to tree production and establishment practices, highlighting a range of current and innovative new techniques to help meet the challenge of planting trees in urban locations. Tree law, tree protection, safe working practices and the social, environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits of trees are also covered. A choice of option modules allows you to develop your skills in either research methods and data analysis or in business and entrepreneurship.
5 GCSE passes at Grade C (4) or above (including Maths and English or equivalent)
Plus 48 UCAS Tariff points from one or more of the following:
- 2 A-levels (A2), at least one at C or above
- BTEC/C&G Level 3
- 2 Scottish Highers at C or above
- 3 Irish Highers at C or above
- International Baccalaureate at 24 points
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline
- Access to HE Diploma in a relevant discipline
AS levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and Scottish Intermediate 2s may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.
Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
All offers may be subject to successful interview
