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
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.
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $8,500
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
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.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
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 | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RTE5807A | Manage staff | 80 |
| RTC5011A | Collect and classify plants | 120 |
| RTC5701A | Establish and maintain the enterprise occupational health and safety program | 50 |
| RTC5801A | Provide specialist advice to clients | 110 |
| RTC5908A | Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | 80 |
| RTC5914A | Prepare reports | 90 |
| RTF5005A | Manage plant health | 120 |
| RTF5018A | Assess trees | 80 |
