BTEC Nationals Forestry and Arboriculture (2019)
Specification
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture
Qualification number: 603/1904/5
Guided learning hours: 540
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 850
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture
Qualification number: 603/2678/5
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 1690
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
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