This course has been developed in consultation with industry to give participants the skills and knowledge to gain employment as an Arboricultural Consultant in the Arboriculture industry. This course will provide
training in a range of skills specifically suited to the arboriculture environment.
Graduates from this course will have gained competency accreditation in subjects that will require advanced technical skill training in the management and assessment of trees. In particular the subjects of tree assessment, data gathering and interpretation, report generation and the use of computer based hardware and software is emphasised.
Whilst it is highly desirable for students to have had several years industry experience, it is not the course intent to assess students tree access skills or to develop that field of training. This course is more attuned to participants desiring to further their tree assessment and interpretation skills.
Students at NMIT's Fairfield campus will be trained in a purpose-built arboriculture facility. NMIT's arboriculture equipment includes a travel tower, stump grinders and full complement of climbing equipment for each participant. Arboriculture equipment is stored in specially constructed trailers allowing equipment to be easily taken to any site where tree work training is to take place. In addition there is a plant identification laboratory, a PC laboratory, a soils laboratory plant tissue culture and a well-resourced library.
Course Outline:
The Arboriculture stream of the Diploma of Horticulture requires successful completion of 10 units of competency selected from the Horticultural Training Package. NMIT, in consultation with industry, has constructed courses that satisfy these packaging rules and are tailored to the requirements of industry.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTF50203
- Local Fees: Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $8,500
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Part-time: 1 day per week for 2 years
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
This qualifications may lead to further study in other streams of horticulture at higher levels including degrees.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment as an Arboricultural Consultant in the tree maintenance industry. This could be with local government authorities or tree maintenance contractors providing service to government authorities and/or the private sector.
Entrance Requirements
Prospective students will have completed Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) as a minimum entry to the course.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: Demonstration of skills, Tests and assignments, Folios, Oral activities,Third party reports.
Materials
All students will need to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment, as per the Student Code of Conduct. Minimum requirement is: protective footwear and protective eyewear.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Start Date | Finish Date | Census Date | Hours | Fees |
|---|
| RTE5807A | Manage staff |
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80 | $232.00 $883.00 $5.00 $80.00 | ||||||
| RTC5011A | Collect and classify plants |
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120 | $348.00 $1,324.00 $5.00 $120.00 | ||||||
| RTC5701A | Establish and maintain the enterprise occupational health and safety program |
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50 | $145.00 $552.00 $5.00 $50.00 | ||||||
| RTC5801A | Provide specialist advice to clients |
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110 | $319.00 $1,214.00 $5.00 $110.00 | ||||||
| RTC5908A | Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
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80 | $232.00 $883.00 $5.00 $80.00 | ||||||
| RTC5914A | Prepare reports |
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90 | $261.00 $994.00 $5.00 $90.00 | ||||||
| RTF5005A | Manage plant health |
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120 | $348.00 $1,325.00 $5.00 $120.00 | ||||||
| RTF5018A | Assess trees |
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80 | $348.00 $1,325.00 $5.00 $120.00 | ||||||
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
