Arboriculture courses

• Statement of AttainmentIntroduction to Arboriculture Skill Set

  AHCSS00104-V01

  Prepare to craft and maintain beautiful urban treescapes in this introductory course. Embark on a fulfilling career as a head arborist or supervising arborist working outdoors by learning about the social and environmental benefits of trees.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Head arborist

  • Supervising arborist

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• Statement of AttainmentChainsaw 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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  • Successful completion of the Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut, as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript

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  • tree work contractor, arborist, powerline/utilities vegetation manager, roads and national parks field worker, conservation and land management field worker, forestry field worker

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• Statement of AttainmentTrim Trees using Polesaw

  900-82641

  Master pole saw operation like a pro. Improve safety and efficiency when trimming branches, improve your technical skills and ability to manage tree health. Acquire practical expertise and industry recognition to enhance your professional toolkit

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  • There are no entry requirements for this course. You can enrol now.

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  • arborist

  • production horticulturist

  • forester

  • landscaper

  • groundskeeper

  • utility arborist

  • municipal worker

  • tree care technician.

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• Certificate IIIArboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

  AHC30824-01

  Taker your career to new heights, climbing trees and pruning branches, as a climbing arborist. Build your confidence and learn specialist, in-demand skills like using a chainsaw at heights, to prune, dismantle and fell trees.

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  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

  Traineeship

  • TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist) as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol in the course as a trainee you must:

  • Be in relevant employment as a Trainee, as this course is delivered in the workplace.

  • Have a signed traineeship contract as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) submitted with your application. Ensure your Australian Network Provider (ANP) includes the Vocational Training Order Identification (VTO ID) 7628 in your application.

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  • arborist

  • climbing arborist

  • tree doctor

  • tree surgeon.

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• Certificate IIIArboriculture (Works Coordinator)

  AHC30824-03

  Manage arborists and supervise high-risk tree felling and dismantling operations with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Become an arborist works coordinator to conduct safety audits, assess tree defects and perform tree defect evaluations.

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  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

  Traineeship 

  • TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator) as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol in the course as a trainee you must:

  • Be in relevant employment as a Trainee, as this course is delivered in the workplace. You will need to submit a signed traineeship contract, as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer, and your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application.

  • Please ensure your Australian Network Provider (ANP) uses the Vocational Training Order (VTO ID) 7634 for your application.

  • Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

  Career pathways

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  • arborist works coordinator

  • coordinating arborist

  • supervising arborist

  • small business operator.

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