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Host a forestry apprentice

Support available for forestry employers to host Level 3 and Level 6 apprentices.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 6 February 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Host a Level 3 Forest Craftsperson Apprenticeship

https://supplytrain.co.uk/forestry-apprenticeships/

Host a Level 6 Professional Forester Apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-forestry-apprenticeship#employers-can-you-host-an-apprentice

Details

Host an apprentice

If you are employer in the forestry sector and interested in hosting an apprentice, there are options available at 2 levels:

Forest Craftsperson Apprenticeship (Level 3)

We’ve partnered with Supplytrain CIC to help forestry employers recruit and manage Level 3 Forest Craftsperson apprenticeships. They act as your outsourced apprenticeship department, handling recruitment, HR, payroll and college liaison on your behalf.

Professional Forester Apprenticeship (Level 6) 

At Level 6, apprentices join the Forestry Commission cohort for their formal training while gaining practical experience with you.

We can help you through the process at either level and are happy to talk through what’s involved. Get in touch at apprenticeships@forestrycommission.gov.uk.

Published 6 February 2026