Training and further education in the green sector Realize your career goals with us
Expertise for professional tree care
Whether you are involved in the care and protection of trees privately or professionally, sound training is the key to safe and efficient work.
Practical training courses on all aspects of tree work
Our aim is to prepare you optimally for the challenges of tree care while ensuring safety in the workplace. Opt for further training that will support you in the long term and convince you in practice.
Practical trainers
Our experienced trainers have been working in tree care for many years and bring their extensive practical knowledge to the training courses.
SVLFG-sponsored courses
You benefit from courses that are exclusively sponsored by the Social Insurance for Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (SVLFG), which guarantees you professional and certified training.
State-of-the-art equipment
From the latest tools to high-quality equipment, we create an optimal learning environment. Sufficient training material is always available for practical exercises so that you can put what you have learned into practice straight away.
This is supplemented by professional training documents, which are available as modern scripts – also in digital form – and are ideal for reading and reviewing.
You can prepare for the course conveniently online so that you can organize your start flexibly and efficiently. Once you have successfully completed the course, we guarantee you long-term support.
In-house training
Would you like to hold the training course directly at your premises? No problem! All our courses can also be booked as in-house training.
For safe working on trees
Tree care is a demanding and varied job that requires extensive specialist knowledge, manual dexterity and a high degree of responsibility.
Topics such as the chainsaw license, the introduction to tree care, the AS-Tree 1 and 2 modules and the installation of crown protections can serve as a basis for working successfully in this field or establishing yourself as an expert in tree care.
Subsidies from the SVLFG
For those insured with the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the agricultural sector, high-quality further training is doubly worthwhile.
If you complete a 2 to 5-day course at a training center recognized by the SVLFG, you will benefit from the following subsidies from 01.01.2025, which we will grant you as SVLFG:
- for a 2-day course: 60 euros
- for a 3-day course: 90 euros
- for a 4-day course: 120 euros
- for a 5-day course: 150 Euro
Please state your BG membership number when registering for the course. After completing the course, you will receive the corresponding voucher from us.
Professional training and further education in arboriculture
Practical application of what has been learned
Our specialized training courses in the field of tree care offer you practical and qualified further training opportunities. We accompany you on your way to recognized certifications and teach you essential skills that you need in your everyday work.
Start your career in tree care now with our certified training courses
Certifications and qualifications
Evaluation of the felling result
Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced arborist – with recognized qualifications, you will increase your career opportunities and your professional competence. We prepare you specifically for the following certifications:
- European Tree Worker (ETW)
A qualification recognized throughout Europe that certifies in-depth knowledge of tree care, rope climbing techniques and occupational safety. - European Tree Technician (ETT)_
An advanced qualification for experienced arborists with a focus on tree inspection, tree biology and management. - FLL Certificates
For specialists who want to qualify in areas such as tree inspection or traffic safety.
We will be happy to advise you on further certifications that will optimally support your career path.
Practical training for your career success
Our training courses are practice-oriented and enable you to apply what you have learned directly in real-life scenarios. These include:
- Climbing training in different tree species
Learn how to use rope climbing techniques safely and efficiently (SKT-A/B) - Chainsaw courses
Training courses on the safe handling of chainsaws, tree felling and pruning techniques - Case studies from practice
We analyze real-life situations and teach the best solution strategies - Working with aerial work platforms
Working safely and efficiently at height
Safety instructions Because safety comes first
A safe workplace is the basis for successful work in tree care. Our comprehensive training courses help you to minimize risks and be optimally prepared for emergencies.
Rescue exercises in the tree
In occupational safety and accident prevention training courses, you will learn preventative measures to reduce hazards and work in accordance with current safety standards. In order to be able to react quickly and effectively in an emergency, so-called rescue techniques are required specifically for the field of tree care. With the techniques taught in the course, you will master life-saving measures for yourself and your colleagues.
First aid measures
In the first aid courses for arborists, which are also specially tailored to the requirements and challenges of tree care, you will learn how to treat injuries competently and apply life-saving measures.