Level 2 Arboricultural Ground Worker Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time over one week. This arboricultural ground worker qualification covers hazards and risk controls, emergency planning, site zoning, and how to support aerial workers safely on site. You'll also learn how to prepare and set equipment in line with industry practice and legislation. The course is assessed one-to-one through practical tasks and oral questioning. You need to be at least 16 years old to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is for individuals who operate ground working tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide them with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out arboricultural ground worker tasks such as preparing equipment, setting equipment, and supporting aerial workers on site.
Entry requirements
The minimum age limit for candidates is 16 years.
What you will learn
You'll identify hazards, risks, and control measures relevant to arboricultural ground work.
You'll understand emergency planning procedures and relevant legislation.
You'll apply industry good practice, roles, and responsibilities on site.
You'll prepare and set equipment for arboricultural operations.
You'll support aerial workers safely, including correct site zoning.
You'll carry out a range of ground worker tasks to the required standard.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus through classroom-based sessions. Assessment is one-to-one: a practical assessment combined with oral questioning. There are no written exams. The course runs over one week, with daytime attendance on a part-time basis.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring your own steel toe-capped boots, writing materials, and lunch. There are facilities on-site if you'd prefer to purchase lunch there.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Arboricultural ground worker: supporting tree surgery teams on site.
Forestry operative: ground-based work in woodland management.
Tree surgery assistant: working alongside qualified tree surgeons.
Grounds maintenance operative: land-based site maintenance roles.
Utility arborist ground worker: clearance work near power lines and infrastructure.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting: a common next step for ground workers who want to operate chainsaws on site.
Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Arboriculture: moves you toward more advanced tree surgery and aerial work qualifications.
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Small Trees: broadens your practical skills in forestry and arboriculture.
