Certificate III in Arboriculture

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

• Delivered as a block release on 4 days per month (8 blocks per year).
• Students must complete self-directed project work in order to successfully complete the course.

Duration

Public & Traineeship: 2 years

Requirements

• You must be working in the industry to undertake this course or have access to a workplace to develop your skills.
• You must be at least 16 years of age.
• 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.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including: tests and practical demonstration of skills.

Skills Developed

For a more extensive view please also see the elective units available. You will learn how to safely use machinery and equipment to prune and fell trees, implement tree maintenance programs, perform aerial rigging and work safely at heights, undertake aerial rescue and complex tree climbing.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

Given the nature of Agriculture, Environment and Horticulture qualifications, the units you will undertake in your studies vary greatly depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation to begin with, and materials fees are omitted

Pathways

Diploma of Arboriculture - AHC50520

Careers

• Climbing Arborist specialisation
• Arborist (Elevating Work Platform - EWP) specialisation

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process