Arboriculture Courses

The AHC20516 Certificate II in Arboriculture is an 18 week course that prepares you for tree lopping, transfer and removal work. It’s a nationally recognised qualification delivered via a mix of face-to-face practical sessions and online modules. You’ll learn how to use a range of powered saws and hand tools, plus work safely near electrical lines. The course covers: falling trees manually, pruning, trimming and cutting felled trees. You’ll also be qualified to work on a construction site. Enquire now for employment outcomes and the next available training dates..

The AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture is the minimum trade qualification for arborists working in Australia. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to assess and identify different types of trees — then carry out pruning, cutting, and tree felling work on the ground and at heights. The course takes 18-24 months to complete and also covers: construction industry induction, working from a boom platform, working safely near live powerlines, operating chainsaws and pole saws. Enquire now for the full list of study units and your eligibility for government subsidised training..

Become a professional arborist with the AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing arboriculture skills and teaches you how to carry out tree maintenance and removal in accordance with environmental standards in Australia. The course covers: identifying and specifying a wide range of tree species, diagnosing tree diseases, examining and assessing trees for pruning or removal. The course also delivers the administration skills you need to document your audit tree work and prepare arborist reports for environmental compliance. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..