Overview
Developed in consultation with industry, this course will provide you with a range of specialised knowledge and skills needed to care for, prune and remove trees. Develop a career involving physical strength and fitness, whilst safely and effectively tending to client needs and environmental issues. Whether you’re new to arboriculture or have been in the industry for a period of time, your knowledge, skills and ability to operate safely, effectively, and efficiently will certainly be improved with this course.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
When You Can Start
First Year students beginning on Monday 4th March for Climbing Specialisation & Elevating Work Platform (EWP).
Continuing students will also begin in March, see department timetable for exact date.
When You Can Enrol
Apply online now.
Please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ button to be notified when future intakes are scheduled.
For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
Duration
Public Student & Traineeship, PART-TIME: 2 YEARS (on campus and blended learning)
Schedule
Delivered as a block release on 4 days per month. Students must complete self-directed project work in order to successfully complete the course.
Time - 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements
• You must be working in the industry to undertake this course or have access to a workplace to develop your skills.
• You need to comply with minimum age requirements to be eligible for national licences.
• Participants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language to perform work safely.
• Tree climbing is NOT essential to this course but is available in the Climber Specialisation.