Take your arboriculture career to the next level with the

AHC50524 – Diploma of Arboriculture

National skill shortage of consultant arborists

•  Diploma qualified consultant arborists and tree surgeons are in high demand throughout Australia.
•  Arborists are continually included in Victorian and national skill shortage reports.
•  National employment outlook indicates ongoing job opportunities for qualified and experienced arborists.

Course includes:

• Examine and assess trees
• Diagnose tree diseases
• Evaluate tree defects
• Interpret key legislation
• Write arborist reports
• Manage plant health
• Audit tree work
• Assess new industry developments

Enrol now and gain the skills and knowledge to become a consulting arborist and tree manager. Graduates with this qualification assess trees and produce reports and documentation attesting to the health and risks related to trees.

This program is most suited to applicants who have completed a Certificate III or higher-level qualification in a related discipline and possess a minimum of 24 months’ relevant industry experience in vegetation management which has included the inspection/assessment and maintenance of trees.

Applicants must also have access to the internet and a laptop computer and be proficient in computer skills sufficient to conduct research and complete word-processed assignments, projects and reports and to enter data into an online portal.

Delivery Model

Duration: 19 months (36 contact days of training – 2 days per month, additional work
to be completed between contact days and on-the-job).

Delivery Mode: Multiple delivery modes are available to cater for Victorian and
interstate students:

• Option 1 – Face to Face (Classroom based).
  • Training Location: 5-11 David Lee Road, Hallam, Victoria.
  • (Some units may be delivered/assessed at alternate locations for practical activities.)
• Option 2 – Virtual Classroom via Microsoft Teams and Online via Catapult.
  • Training Location: Remote: Log-in via Virtual Classroom and Online Platform.

Assessment: Assignments to be completed and submitted via online platform.

Entry Requirements

To be selected for entry into AHC50524 Diploma of Arboriculture, applicants are required to complete a suitability review and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) evaluation, prior to enrolment. Applicants must have achieved the following units of competency or their equivalent prior to commencing this qualification:

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

Training, RPL and assessment only pathways for these units of competency are available for eligible students.

Government funding may be available*

* Government funding currently only available for Victoria based delivery. This training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding through the Skills First Program for eligible individuals. Commencing this course may impact your future entitlement to receive government subsidised training. Individuals with disabilities and/or special needs are encouraged to apply.

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