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Generation Apprenticeship - Arboriculture L6

Generation Apprenticeship - Arboriculture L6

Do you enjoy working outdoors in a physically active job? Why not consider a career in arboriculture?

On completion of this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified arborist, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture.

You may then choose to work as an arborist in the arboriculture industry.

You may also use the qualification to progress within the sector and/or to higher education programmes.

Hear from Arborist Catherine Ryan
In the below video, Catherine Ryan tells her story about how she got started in Arboriculture.

 

The role of the arborist involves managing trees, hedgerows and shrubs in both urban and rural settings and providing information and advice on specific tree-related issues.

As an arborist, you will be carrying out tasks such as the felling, pruning, thinning, preserving and protection of trees using a range of equipment.

Skills:

By the end of your training, you will be able to:

  • Understand the benefits of trees, the principles of their establishment, growth and care of trees and shrubs

  • Undertake a range of tree surgery works using a range of equipment both from the ground and a tree

  • Detail the importance of identifying and managing pests, diseases and disorders of trees

  • Understand the importance of safety to protect colleagues and others

  • Articulate effectively with colleagues and clients providing clear and concise information.

To become an apprentice in Ireland you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.

To find an apprenticeship, you can search for apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprenticeship Jobs page. You can search for vacancies by location and by apprenticeship.

Your local Education and Training Board may hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice.

This apprenticeship is managed by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). If you are interested in the arboriculture apprenticeship you should make contact with GRETB via the contact details in the ‘Find Out More Section’ below.

Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the Occupational Profile.

As an apprentice, you earn while you learn. The employer pays you a salary while you are being trained on the job and off the job. The rate of pay is agreed between you and your employer.

Apprentices are not required to pay a student contribution for this apprenticeship.

To find out more about this apprenticeship, check out the following:


Further information is also available from:

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB)
Arborist Apprenticeship
Petersburg Outdoor Education & Training Centre
Clonbur
Co. Galway
F12 X589
Tel: 091 706283
Email: arbapprenticeship@gretb.ie