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 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

Public Students: Start 24 February 2025 - Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: 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: 2 years part-time (on campus and blended learning)

Schedule

Days/Time: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

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.

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.

Compulsory Units

Certification

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

Fees

Government Funded $2,970.00 (Tuition $2,970.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $594.00 (Tuition $594.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $7,128.00 (Tuition $7,128.00, Materials $0.00)

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

Careers

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

Pathways

Diploma of Arboriculture - AHC50520 Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team. For traineeship information and enrolments, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.