Tree Felling Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College and University Centre; Marshfield; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 48 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Resumo da oferta

Wiltshire College and University Centre is recruiting a tree felling lecturer for adult learning courses. You will teach chainsaw safety, felling techniques, woodland management, and safety demonstrations with practical sessions for adult learners.

Courses run ~3 hours weekly over ten weeks, with delivery across college sites. Eligibility includes Level 3+ forestry/arboriculture or substantial industry experience; teaching qualification not essential.

Qualificações

• Demonstrates strong risk assessment and safety practice.
• Knowledge of tree biology and woodland management.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to adult learners.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver tree felling, forestry and arboriculture sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans and learning resources for adults.
• Teach chainsaw safety and PPE use.
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain health, safety and safeguarding standards.

Conhecimentos

Risk assessment

PPE and equipment safety

Emergency procedures

Clear technical explanation

Communication and interpersonal

Formação académica

Level 3+ forestry/arboriculture

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This is a tree felling lecturer post in the adult learning courses at Wiltshire College and University Centre, with work offered as courses run. The role centres on teaching adult learners chainsaw safety, felling practice and woodland management through demonstrations and supervised practical sessions. Courses usually run for about three hours a week over ten weeks, with delivery possible at any college site, and hours depend on learner demand. Fit depends on land-based experience and relevant chainsaw or felling qualifications, and a teaching qualification is not essential.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver tree felling, forestry and arboriculture sessions
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations and learning resources for adult learners
• Teach chainsaw safety, equipment maintenance and personal protective equipment
• Teach tree assessment, site preparation and planning of forestry operations
• Explain directional felling, tree lean, site conditions and factors affecting safe operations
• Teach safe working procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment and emergency planning
• Explain tree biology, identification, woodland management and environmental considerations
• Promote responsible forestry, biodiversity and protection of surrounding habitats
• Cover relevant legislation, industry guidance and professional standards
• Use demonstrations, case studies and supervised practical activities suited to learners' experience
• Assess learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Maintain health, safety, safeguarding and professional standards, following risk assessments and site controls, and work with colleagues across sites

What's required

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in forestry, arboriculture, land-based studies or a related subject, or significant relevant industry experience
• Chainsaw, tree felling and forestry qualifications suited to the practical activities taught

Experience

• Relevant practical experience in tree felling, forestry operations or arboriculture

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of risk assessment, personal protective equipment, equipment safety and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of tree biology, woodland management and environmental considerations
• Ability to explain technical information clearly and support learners with different levels of experience
• Commitment to safe working practices and responsible forestry management
• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list

Other

• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required

Nice to have

• Teaching or adult education qualification

What's offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities