Apply online and visit your nearest campus to enrol.
Enrolment is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm until the 11th October 2023.
Apply online and visit your nearest campus to enrol.
Enrolment is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm until the 11th October 2023.
Lessons are practical and include felling, orienteering, and operating machinery, and equipment. Plus, you will help preserve natural heritage at prestigious landmarks, including Sites of Specific Scientific Interest, Hatfield House, and London parks.
I have always been good at working with my hands, so I knew I wanted to do something practical like learn a skill or trade. I have gained confidence in myself to trust the skills I have learned and put them into practice.Ivor studied arboriculture and forestry during his time at the College.
A tree surgeon is responsible for the care and general treatment of trees to keep them healthy. They also plant new trees or take trees down if they are unsafe.
Foresters manage designated forests or woodland areas and oversee activities such as conservation and recreation.
The role of a tree surveyor is an important one, as they undertake surveys on trees to help property managers or homeowners make informed decisions.
By bus: 157, 358, 410, 249, 432, 322, 417, 3, 363, 202 and 931
By rail: Served by Crystal Palace Station (from Victoria, London Bridge and Dalston Junction)
By car: The Campus is situated just off junction 25 of the M25 and the A10 Southbound
By rail: Served by Turkey Street Station (from Liverpool Street Station), the College is approximately 20 mins walk from Turkey Street
By bus: Buses 217 and 317
By bus: Jevington Way, Alnwick Road, and Mottingham Way stops are within five minutes' walk of the Campus
By rail: Mottingham station is a 23 minute walk from the Campus, with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Dartford
By car: Mottingham Campus is located on Mottingham Lane, just two minutes’ drive from the A20 Sidcup Road/South Circular Road roundabout
By tube: The Campus is very well served by tube stations on various lines including Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line), Great Portland Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines), Baker Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines) and Camden Town (Northern line)