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Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA

Professional arboriculturist

Managing peri-urban and urban trees.

Typical duration

3 years

Training funded

up to £22,000

Route

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Standard ref

ST0922

Where this apprenticeship leads

ArboristAI exposure 15% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£30,000 - £40,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualifies you as a professional arboriculturist with the technical and scientific knowledge to manage trees in urban, rural, and woodland environments. You will assess tree health and risk, plan tree management programmes, and apply specialist techniques to maintain trees for people and nature. It can lead to consulting arborist, local authority tree officer, or specialist tree management roles.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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