Trees and Timber

During your apprenticeship, you could learn how to:   

• identify tree species and potential tree diseases or disorders

• protect woodland areas through pest control and vegetation management

• prepare forest sites for reforestation

• carry out tree maintenance using power tools

• harvest wood fuel from coppices

• construct paths, access points and boundaries

• seed, irrigate and protect new areas of forest

You will also develop essential core skills including:  

• communication

• information technology (IT) skills

• problem-solving 

• numeracy

• teamwork

These skills are transferable to jobs in many vital Scottish industries, such as:

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• construction

There are many options available to you after completing this Modern Apprenticeship. You can continue your studies in Higher Education or begin work with the skills gained during your apprenticeship. 

Further education: Pursue Higher Education courses to develop your knowledge of the industry further. You could begin Higher Education study in relevant courses such as:

• Arboriculture

• Forest Sciences

• Conservation and Forest Ecosystems

• Sustainable Forest Management

You'd likely enter a course at Higher National Certificate level with the opportunity to progress onto Higher National Diplomas, degrees or postgraduate qualifications. 

Straight to work: Use your Trees and Timber Modern Apprenticeship qualification to start work in the industry after graduation. Jobs could include:

• ground worker

• climber

• tree preservation officer

• community forester

• woodland manager

• forest supervisor

• arboricultural surveyor