Become a professional arborist with the AHC50524 Diploma of Arboriculture. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing arboriculture skills and teaches you how to carry out tree maintenance and removal in accordance with environmental standards in Australia. The course covers: identifying and specifying a wide range of tree species, diagnosing tree diseases, examining and assessing trees for pruning or removal. The course also delivers the administration skills you need to document your audit tree work and prepare arborist reports for environmental compliance. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Arboriculture vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Arboriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
A Utility Arborist is responsible for the maintenance and management of vegetation near powerlines and other utility infrastructure. Their primary...
An Arborist Trainee assists with cutting and pruning trees in a range of settings. You’ll work alongside qualified arborists to fell trees that are...
An Arborist Assistant supports qualified arborists in the care and maintenance of trees, particularly in urban and suburban environments. Their rol...
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