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Forestry (SCQF Level 5)
This course is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and practical skills needed to be a skilled craftsperson in forestry. Subjects include chainsaw training, tractor driving, forest machine driving, fencing, tree planting, tree identification, tree felling, saw bench, clearing, weeding, and draining.
Entry requirements (mature students)
- There are no formal entry requirements for mature applicants
- An interest in working in woodland conservation and management
Entry requirements (school leavers)
- Candidates should be a minimum preferred age of 17 by 1 January 2012
- Educated to general Standard Grade level
- An interest in working in woodland conservation and management
How is the course assessed?
Continuous assessment throughout each unit.
What next?
- HNC/D Forestry or HNC Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
- Working within the forestry industry
Start date
August 2012
Study mode
Full time
Campus
Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch)
Duration
1 year
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