Introduction to Arboriculture Skill Set

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This course is a prerequisite for undertaking the Diploma of Arboriculture. The skillset is aimed at those students who have several years of experience in industry, but they either don’t have qualifications or their existing qualifications are no longer deemed equivalent.  This skillset will update your credentials by teaching you the most current methodologies for identifying trees, undertaking tree pruning and performing tree maintenance tasks.  There may be some opportunities for credit transfers if you have existing units of competency that are still equivalent, or recognition of prior learning if you can provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the unit criteria. The majority of learning will be self-directed, either online or through the provision of resource materials.  You will be required to attend the Wodonga TAFE campus to complete some practical assessments..

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.

Locations

• University Drive, Wodonga Vic (off Moorefield Park Drive)

When You Can Enrol

Apply online at any time - rolling enrolments available. Note: If the course is not available for online application, please 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.

Duration

This course is a self-paced learning program (ranging from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 12 months, self-paced)

Schedule

The Schedule will be confirmed by the educator. Students must complete self-paced project work in order to successfully complete the course.

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

You'll gain the base skills to undertake the Diploma course. This will involve learning how to identify trees, implement tree maintenance programs and perform pruning operations.

Compulsory Units

AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
AHCARB323 Identify trees

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Statement of Attainment

Fees

Fee For Service $420.00 (Tuition $420.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

Arborist

Pathways

Diploma of Arboriculture. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. 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.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

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.