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Arboriculture courses

By studying one of our arboriculture courses, you will learn how to preserve and manage trees. Trees are vital components of our ecosystem. They pr...

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  • Statement of Attainment Chainsaw Operations - Basic Tree Felling

    900-82590

    Safely fell, trim and cross cut basic trees with a chainsaw as you get a taste of harvesting and non-commercial chainsaw projects. Take your skills to the outdoors and the exciting worlds of arboriculture, fieldwork, emergency services and more.

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  • Certificate III Forest Operations

    FWP30122-01

    Plan, plant and manage trees and forests. Learn health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures. Gain fundamental skills in conserving forest resources to meet the needs of the community and begin a fulfilling career in forestry.

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  • Certificate III Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

    AHC30820-01

    Take your career to new heights as you learn to cultivate, maintain and protect trees and treescapes. Learn everything you need to know about being an arborist from the ground up while promoting environmental sustainability.

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  • Certificate III Arboriculture (Works Coordinator)

    AHC30820-03

    Be an arborist works coordinator with career opportunities Australia wide. Develop specialist skills to supervise high-risk operations, perform safety audits and assess tree defects while promoting environmental sustainability.

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Arboriculture course information

It’s easy to balance work and study with one of TAFE NSW's arboriculture courses.

  • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full...
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Who is an arboriculture course good for?

If you are someone who wants to work outdoors and are comfortable working at heights, then an arboriculture course could be for you. Your hand eye coordination will be valued in this line of work, as will yo...

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Arboriculture career paths

Investing your time and energy into an arboriculture course provides you with several great career options to choose from:

  • Arborists manage, maintain, remove and care for trees....
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I enrol?

At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

  1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
  2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
  3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
  4. Follow the prompts to complete
  5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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