Tree Surgeon

Master the art of tree care, pruning, and diagnosis with this expert-level Tree Surgeon course. Safety, rigging, and cutting covered.

Overview:
Trees aren’t just part of the scenery—they’re living, breathing assets. This Diploma in Tree Surgeon provides a sharp, structured journey through the nuances of tree care, from crown to root. You’ll explore assessment techniques, risk evaluations, and tree health diagnostics, all sharpened by industry-standard knowledge of pruning, removal, and disease management.

From rigging ropes to identifying fungal foes, this course delivers insight into managing and maintaining trees responsibly and professionally. Whether you’re scaling a 50-foot oak or fine-tuning a chainsaw, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of arboricultural best practices—without stepping outside your front door.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand tree health assessment and basic diagnostic procedures.
• Learn effective pruning, cutting, and felling techniques.
• Identify common tree diseases and methods of management.
• Grasp tree fertilisation and watering strategies for longevity.
• Study the essentials of tree safety and aerial rescue.
• Explore legal and environmental aspects of tree preservation.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Introduction to Tree Care
• Module 2: Assessing a Tree's Health
• Module 3: Tree Pruning and Cutting Techniques
• Module 4: Tree Removal and Protection
• Module 5: Tree Climbing and Rigging
• Module 6: Tree Care and Maintenance
• Module 7: Managing Tree Diseases
• Module 8: Diagnosing Tree Problems
• Module 9: Tree Fertilization and Watering
• Module 10: Tree Identification and Selection
• Module 11: Safety in Tree Care
• Module 12: Aerial Rescue Techniques
• Module 13: Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance
• Module 14: Tree Risk Assessment
• Module 15: Tree Preservation and Protection

Who is this Course For:

• Individuals interested in arboriculture and professional tree care.
• Gardening enthusiasts seeking advanced tree care knowledge.
• Those considering a career in the tree surgery sector.
• Environmental workers needing tree identification skills.
• Council workers responsible for green area maintenance.
• Landowners wanting to maintain healthy private woodlands.
• Estate managers handling mature landscape tree care.
• Wildlife preservationists working around urban tree ecosystems.

Career Path (UK Average Salaries):

• Tree Surgeon – £27,000 per year
• Arboricultural Officer – £30,000 per year
• Forestry Consultant – £32,000 per year
• Environmental Officer (Tree Specialist) – £29,500 per year
• Chainsaw Operator – £26,000 per year
• Tree Health Inspector – £31,000 per year