Forestry and Arboriculture Level 3 (2026/27)
Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, in Durham, home to a wide variety of rare trees.
View on college websiteCareer areas this course can lead to
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1. Forestry and related workers Average salary: £28,510
UK employment: -32.7% last 3 years -
2. Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services Average salary: £33,010
UK employment: -2.6% last 3 years -
3. Environment professionals Average salary: £43,360
UK employment: +40.2% last 3 years -
4. Conservation professionals Average salary: £40,080
UK employment: -17.4% last 3 years -
5. Gardeners and landscape gardeners Average salary: £28,540
UK employment: -0.8% last 3 years -
6. Groundsmen and greenkeepers Average salary: £28,290
UK employment: +19% last 3 years -
7. Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers Average salary: £33,080
UK employment: +15% last 3 years