Tree Surgeon UK Careers Lesson Pack

Tree Surgeon UK Careers Lesson Pack for ages 16+

Help students explore tree surgery as a practical outdoor UK career combining climbing, tree care, chainsaw work, teamwork, safety and environmental responsibility.

This ready-to-use careers resource is designed for school-leavers, sixth-form, FE learners and careers groups.

The pack includes a 7-page Student Guide and 4-page Teacher & Careers-Adviser Activity Pack covering:

What tree surgeons actually do
Tree inspection, pruning and controlled branch removal
Climbing, ropes, harnesses and working at height
Ground-team responsibilities
Chainsaw and hand-tool use
Site safety, risk awareness and teamwork
Protecting the public, property and surrounding areas
Physical demands and outdoor working conditions
Training routes, practical courses and apprenticeships
Comparing training providers and routes
Employment and self-employment realities
Equipment, travel, weather and site-access considerations
Transferable skills and suitability
Safety and teamwork scenarios
Training-route comparison activities
Student notes, research and reflection spaces
A 30-day career exploration plan

The resource presents tree surgery as skilled, safety-critical work rather than simply an adventurous outdoor job, with a strong emphasis on training, planning, teamwork and professional responsibility.

Ideal for careers education, PSHE, enrichment, tutor time, independent study, sixth form and FE careers sessions.

The download contains:

7-page Student Guide PDF
4-page Teacher & Careers-Adviser Activity Pack PDF

Suitable for ages 16+.