Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture 603/2678/5

76 points in 19 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Professional Working Responsibilities

2 Plant and Soil Science

3 Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors

4 Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors

5 Estate Skills

6 Identification, Planting and Care of Trees

7 Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance

8 Tree Pests and Diseases

9 Tree-felling Activities

10 Forestry and Arboricultural Machinery Operations

11 Aerial Arboriculture Skills

12 Surveying, Inspecting and Measuring Trees

13 Trees in Urban Environments

14 Timber Conversion and Utilisation

15 Woodland Management

16 Forestry and Silviculture

17 Forest Recreation

18 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management

19 Developing a Land-based Enterprise