Level 4 Qualification in Arboriculture:

This Level 4 diploma qualification replaced the Level 3 Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture. This is an arboricultural qualification suitable for those wishing to work as assistant tree officers or to gain experience in consultancy work. 

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Format of the Qualification:

The new framework gives learners the opportunity to achieve different grades such as Certificates and Diplomas in the different levels, for example at Level 4 learners can gain a Certificate and a Diploma. This new building block approach to moving up the qualifications ladder in equal steps through levels 2, 4 and then on to the ATP (the replacement for the Level 6), allowing for good continuity of learning. Tree Life will encourage and support learners to reach a Diploma at level 4 as this is the full qualification that replaces the Technicians Certificate and so the Tree Life course is designed in the year to take you through to the Diploma level.

• Certificate (12-36 credits)
• Diploma (37 credits or more)

The assessment for the majority of the qualification will be by internal assessment; therefore learners will be submitting work to Tree Life which will build up not only their knowledge as a resource for future work but also build into a portfolio of evidence of completed work for attaining a Diploma. The portfolio will form the evidence required for external moderation.

The course has been designed to take 1 year to complete up to the Level 4 Diploma. Where possible we work to a traditional academic term timetable.

Requirements:

Ideally learners will have a Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture or an equivalent qualification along with relevant experience before attempting this qualification. Contact us for personalised advice. If in doubt, please discuss your past experience and current qualifications with Tree Life before applying to the course for advice on the course that is best suited for you and your goals. 

At Tree Life we want to ensure that every learner is on the right qualification at the right time for them as this makes for the best environments in which to learn and ensure the best chances for the learner to gain the qualification.

Each learner is required to have access to a computer with internet connectivity and a valid email address, as this course is conducted entirely online.

Please call 0116 260 6939 or email us for further advice and details!

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