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Arboriculture

TRAINEESHIPS

Diploma of Arboriculture

This course is ideal for those already well-versed in arboriculture - whether you have completed lower-level qualifications already or have significant practical work experience in the field. Successful completion of this qualification will provide individuals with a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake manager and technical consulting roles in the arboriculture industry and as a pathway for further learning required for specialist technical consulting roles in the industry. Students will gain in-depth knowledge on tree identification, diagnosing tree disorders & defects and how to use this knowledge to prepare arborist reports for clients.

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FEES

Government Funded $5,300.00

Fee For Service $7,420.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended

DURATION

Part-time: 2 Years

SCHEDULE

Course Commencement: 3rd March 2025.
Block Release Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (3 Days a month x 8 Blocks a year)
Time: 8.30am-4pm

The remaining study is completed online, at home, or in the workplace with self-directed learning.

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Developed in consultation with industry, this course will provide you with a range of specialised knowledge and skills needed to care for, prune and remove trees. Develop a career involving physical strength and fitness, whilst safely and effectively tending to client needs and environmental issues. Whether you’re new to arboriculture or have been in the industry for a period of time, your knowledge, skills and ability to operate safely, effectively, and efficiently will certainly be improved with this course.

Traineeship Option

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FEES

Government Funded $2,970.00
Concession $594.00
Fee For Service $7,128.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Blended
Traineeship

DURATION

Public Student & Traineeship: 2 years part-time (on campus and blended learning)

SCHEDULE

Days/Time: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

Delivered as a block release on 4 days per month (8 blocks per year).
Students must complete self-directed project work in order to successfully complete the course.

The above traineeship or apprenticeship courses are available to employed trainees or apprentices only.

Matt Duncombe

In Arboriculture, you're working on people's trees and properties. They're very appreciative of making their property safe, it's great.

SHORT COURSES

Chainsaw Training

This course covers the units FWPCOT2273 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees and FWPCOT2254 - Maintain Chainsaws (equivalent to level 1 chainsaw operation). This training will provide you with knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for trimming and cutting fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques. You will learn to identify cross cutting requirements, prepare and maintain equipment, assess trees and plan cutting and trim and cross cut safely and efficiently.

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FEES

$400.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 Days

SCHEDULE

2025 Dates:
Wodonga: | Building H (Ag/Hort Building, University Drive, West Wodonga)
Dates:
o Mon 31 Mar and Tue 01 Apr
o Mon 05 and Tue 06 May
o Mon 02 and Tue 03 Jun

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Shepparton: To be confirmed
Time: 8.30AM - 4.30PM

Introduction to Arboriculture Skill Set

This course is a prerequisite for undertaking the Diploma of Arboriculture. The skillset is aimed at those students who have several years of experience in industry, but they either don’t have qualifications or their existing qualifications are no longer deemed equivalent.

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FEES

$420.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended

DURATION

This course is a self-paced learning program (ranging from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 12 months, self-paced)

SCHEDULE

The Schedule will be confirmed by the educator. Students must complete self-paced project work in order to successfully complete the course.

Operate a Pole Saw

Gain the practical skills for operation and maintenance of a pole saw as a national competency. This training is useful to get additional skills for the Arboriculture and Horticulture industries.

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FEES

$240.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 day

SCHEDULE

Dates: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm

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How to apply

www.wodongatafe.edu.au

1300 698 233

info@wodongatafe.edu.au

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