Soil: Starter, Pro & Expert

For the green professional aiming to become a true tree expert, with comprehensive insight into everything related to soil.

In this course, you will learn everything about soil – the foundation for healthy, vigorous trees and shrubs – and how to maintain its fertility and health. Proper preparation of the planting site is essential for successful establishment and regrowth of plant material.

You will become familiar with different soil types and how to identify them. The course covers the physical, biological, and chemical properties of soil, as well as the interactions between these properties. You will also learn about the importance of organic matter and soil life.

In addition, you will learn how to assess and map soil conditions, analyse collected data, and translate this knowledge into practical applications. Finally, the course covers the measures you can take to improve the quality of the planting site.

Which level is right for me?

To better align the courses with the needs and knowledge of each participant, the programme has been divided into different levels. The knowledge provided in Soil Starter is considered essential for those enrolling in the Pro and Expert courses.

For aspiring green professionals who want to gain a solid understanding of the basics of soil in planting sites.

What you’ll learn

  • Different soil types and their specific characteristics
  • The physical properties of soil
  • The biological properties of soil, including the importance of organic matter and soil life
  • The chemical properties of soil and the various nutrient elements
  • The interaction between physical, biological, and chemical soil properties

For green professionals who already have a basic understanding of soil and want to deepen their knowledge of how to create optimal soil conditions for trees and shrubs.

What you’ll learn

  • Various methods for assessing and mapping soil
  • How to analyse soil data and translate it into practical applications
  • How to create a soil profile pit and interpret its findings
  • How different soil properties interact with one another
  • Measures you can take to improve soil quality

For green professionals with a solid foundation in soil knowledge who want to further specialise in creating optimal soil conditions for trees and shrubs.

What you’ll learn

  • Advanced methods for mapping and assessing soil conditions
  • How to analyse soil data and apply it effectively in real-world situations
  • How to dig and interpret a soil profile pit
  • How different soil properties influence and interact with one another
  • Strategies and measures to improve soil quality in complex planting conditions