Forestry apprenticeship celebrated in honour of the Coronation

The Forest Craftsperson (Level 3) apprenticeship is among a small number singled out by industry experts to mark the Coronation in recognition of their sustainability credentials.

In honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation, six apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low carbon economy by ensuring the country’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to net zero.

The official Coronation emblem will be used by employers and Government to promote the apprenticeships, including Forest Craftsperson (Level 3) which was designed by Confor’s Richard Hunter, Steve Fowkes of the Forestry Commission, and Ros Burnley, Adrow Ltd. It was approved for delivery in August 2022.

Richard commented: “Developing the Level 3 Forest Craftsperson apprenticeship has been a crucial piece of our work to secure the place of practical forestry skills within further education. It’s brilliant to see it being recognised and promoted as a de-

THE SIX APPRENTICESHIPS ARE:

• Countryside Worker (Level 2)

• Forest Craftsperson (Level 3)

• Low Carbon Heating Technician (Level 3)

• Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician (Level 3)

• Sustainability Business Specialist (Level 7)

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (Level 4) sirable career pathway for newcomers to the industry, whom we desperately need.”

All of the apprenticeships selected for this honour have been recognised as the gold-standard for green skills training, encouraging more people to take up the opportunity to gain the skills to build an exciting career in the green industry while meeting the skills needs of employers and boosting economic growth.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: “As we work towards our net zero goals, it has never been more important to prioritise green skills and protect our natural environment. In recognition of the critical role education and skills play in responding to climate change, these green apprenticeships have been selected in honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation.

“These gold-standard, sustainable apprenticeships offer people the chance to embark on exciting new careers in industries from forestry to construction, and contribute to creating a more sustainable