Professional Pathways 2020-2021
Raising Qualification Levels to Promote Access to Qualifications.
Access to qualifications is essential for developing a highly skilled and competent workforce in the trees & timber industry. We understand that higher value qualifications are important for personal growth, career development, and ultimately, increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability for the industry as a whole.
To achieve this, we created the Professional Pathways scheme to provide funding to enable beneficiaries to achieve their goals.
Our overall program aim is to maximise productivity, efficiency, and profitability through developing industry competent staff. By providing the appropriate level of funding and support, we ensure that our beneficiaries have the means to further their qualifications. This results in a more skilled and knowledgeable workforce that can drive the industry forward.
Full details of the funding scheme can be found by downloading our PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS SCHEME RULES.
Supported Qualifications (Appendix 1)
Our Achievements
We received 62 applications for support, of which 51 were successful in securing 100% funding for their desired qualification. 22 of these applicants have now received a Level 2 - 6 qualification with the others still working towards completion.
To deliver these qualifications, FFF Ltd. has worked with: The Horticultural Correspondence College, Treelife, Coleg Gwent, North Wales Outdoor Learning, Myerscough College, Harper Adams University, Coleg Cambria, British Safety Council, Coppicewood College, and The Institute of Chartered Foresters.
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“I am now a professional Arboriculturist and have developed a much wider skillset than I had previously. For example I have a detailed understanding of pruning techniques, of BS5837, and I can carry out hazardous tree surveys. Not only am I more skilled and employable as an individual but I can also better support my team.”
“The funding has helped me massively in furthering my career within the greenwood and sustainable woodland management.
I have since attending the course really flourish and life has become full.
Thankyou so very much for the opportunity given to me by yourselves it was a once in a lifetime moment. ”
“The professional pathways scheme enabled me to gain my Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture which in turn has given me the knowledge to be confident with all aspects of arboriculture. It has given me more of an understanding of why tree surgeons and arborists do the things we do. And I now have the confidence and understanding of everything to be able to work my way to undertaking the PTI course, which has been my number one priority from the get go.”