AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for consulting arborists and tree managers.

Graduates with this qualification assess trees and produce reports and documentation attesting to the health and risks related to trees. They diagnose tree disorders and defects, document and communicate recommendations for tree establishment, canopy management, tree remediation, environmental and habitat development and tree removals, within a legislative and regulatory framework.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the establishment, treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.

Entry Requirements

To commence this qualification an individual must have achieved the following units of competency or their equivalent:

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

Delivery

We have listened to our clients needs and have developed our Diploma of Arboriculture with aligning with industry needs. 

• 1 day per fortnight
• Industry Expert Workshops
• Face to Face Classroom
• Integrated Workplace Learning
• Access to Minimum Industry Standards
• 2  x Day Seminar pass to Arboriculture Australia Annual Conference*

Assessment Methods

To complete the course successfully you will be required to complete the following forms of assessment methods;

• Knowledge Assessments
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Report Writing
• Practical Observation

Resources

We use the Arboriculture Australia resources that have been contextualised to our delivery to help maximise the outcomes in your learning journey. 

You will receive a list of additional resources that we suggest that you purchase to help support you on your learning journey. 

We have teamed together with 'Proof Safe' to provide you with access to the reports through your mobile application to help you gather your evidence and knowledge within the workplace. 

*When you choose to study with us we will provide you with the option of attending the Arboriculture Australia Annual Conference on one occassion. This offer includes the 2 day pass to the Arboriculture Seminars only. The offer exlcludes additional ad on events, flights, accommodation, allowances and any other travel costs in relation to attending.