Conservation & Arboriculture Courses
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Are you passionate about protecting the world around us? Do you enjoy being in the countryside? A conservation or arboriculture course at Derby College is the natural choice to help turn your interests into a worthwhile career.
Conservation and Arboriculture
There are more than 3,000 environmental conservation organisations in the UK, plus relevant career opportunities in government departments, local authorities, national parks, charities and the voluntary sector. Forecasts suggest that the industry will need 36,000 more people over the next ten years.
If you're looking to specialise in arboriculture, you will discover that forests and woodlands not only play an increasing important role in combating climate change, but are also essential for recreation and tourism. About 75 per cent of the adult UK population will visit a woodland at some point over the year.
Conservation and Arboriculture careers
Career opportunities within arboriculture vary widely. You could branch out into becoming a forest officer, a landscape architect or a civil engineer or you could become a specialist contractor running your own business. Some 44 per cent of people working in the trees and timber industry are self-employed.
Careers in conservation give you an in-depth look at landscapes, habitats and species - and a broader perspective on international issues such as global warming.
You could do anything from managing woodlands to protecting wildlife, from tackling river pollution to promoting countryside recreation and safeguarding the environment for the benefit of generations to come.
As interest in 'green issues' has soared, so has competition for jobs in the conservation profession. Some 90 per cent of this highly skilled workforce is qualified at Level 2 or above – so it makes sense to set your career on solid ground with a course at Derby College.
Conservation and Arboriculture courses
In addition to our range of full-time diplomas, exciting new apprenticeships in countryside care and horticulture - which include aspects of arboriculture - are bringing a whole new dimension to what the College can offer you. They provide a 'best of both worlds' option for you to earn a salary while you're working towards your qualification.
Employers in this industry are increasingly looking for staff with vocational qualifications.
Through practical countryside tasks, work-related experience and field trips, a relevant conservation or arboriculture course can equip you with the skills employers require - including general abilities such as communication and teamwork.
If you've set your sights on gaining a degree - and 74 per cent of conservation workers do have a graduate level qualification - our courses will give you an excellent head start on your way to university.
Whatever your ambitions, you can be assured that our industry-experienced and ever-approachable staff will help you make the most of your prospects.
Conservation and Arboriculture at Derby College
Situated in the glorious countryside of the Derwent Valley, our Broomfield Hall campus puts you right at the heart of the conservation action. With ancient woodlands and rolling landscapes, Broomfield is home to a wide variety of habitats and species for you to study.
When the focus is on classroom-based learning, you'll discover an equally impressive array of facilities, including the latest IT and scientific equipment to assist with projects such as ecological surveys.
