ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR ARBORICULTURE CAREER

TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Run in conjunction with our sister company Bluewater Training under the scope of Thoughtplanters (RTO#40739)

The Diploma of Arboriculture is a nationally recognised AQF qualification. The successful completion of this qualification provides students with pathways into arboricultural consultancy and urban forest management.

Students completing this qualification will develop skills to understand the legal frameworks that govern trees in urban environments, assess and manage tree health and conditions, recommend and report on tree protection and management and prepare quotes and tenders.

The Diploma of Arboriculture is offered via blended delivery over 18 months. Students will attend online theory classes, while the practical elements of their training will be delivered face-to-face once a term. Individually tailored study support is available to every student through dedicated weekly catch-ups to ensure student success.

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UPCOMING PROGRAM LOCATIONS & ENROLMENT DATES:

The Diploma of Arboriculture is delivered over 18 months via blended delivery. Students will attend online weekly evening classes for 3 hours per session (using Zoom), where the qualification theory will be discussed. Students will meet face-to-face for nine (9) days over 18 months.

Students will complete learning activities and assessment tasks in their own time. Students will be fully supported through scheduled weekly one-to-one online study support to help them succeed.

This course costs $12,500, with students required to pay an initial payment of $1460 to enrol.

The remaining $11,040 can be paid via monthly instalments spread throughout the course:

Payment Period - Monthly

Instalment Collection Date - 1st of Every Month

Number of Instalments - 12

Instalment Amount - $920

For further information on course costs, please contact us at 1300 942 575 or training@uftac.com.au

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Students that have previously completed the units of competency above in other qualifications or training may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  To learn more about RPL, contact us at 1300 942 575 or training@uftac.com.au.

Students wishing to enrol in the Diploma of Arboriculture must provide evidence that they have completed the following units:

Qualification Units

• AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program

• AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations

• AHCARB323 Identify trees

Students who have not completed these prerequisites can complete them with Bluewater Training and Thoughtplanters, in Block 1, for an additional $300 per unit. Each prerequisite requires students to complete assessment projects, which will be undertaken in the student's own time.  In addition to the assessment projects, students must attend one face-to-face assessment day before Block 2.  While students work autonomously through their prerequisite assessments, one-on-one study support will be available.

For further information on prerequisite subjects, please contact our office at 1300 942 575 or training@uftac.com.au.

Additional requirements

We prefer that students have completed at least year 12 (or equivalent), as strong language, literacy and numeracy skills are required.  Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office tools is also required however training in these areas will be provided.  Students currently working in the arboriculture industry or allied environment fields will benefit from applying the theory covered in classes in their work environment.

For the theory classes, students will require:

•  A computer or tablet with a web camera, microphone and speakers

• Stable fixed or mobile (hotspot) internet access

• An email address

Smartphones may be used during practical classes and assignments but must not be used for online theory classes.

For the practical classes, students will require the following:

• A sunhat

• Safety glasses/safety sunglasses

• Long-sleeve pants and shirt

• High visibility vest/shirt

• A smartphone for capturing digital images

• Clipboard and writing tools or a tablet (recommended)

While students will be provided with specialist software, measuring and diagnostic tools for practical classes, they are encouraged to purchase the following equipment prior to Block 2:

• Diameter tape

• Clinometer/height meter – digital or analogue

• Nylon percussion hammer

• Soil sampling probe

• Long handled screwdriver or a soil compaction probe

• Secateurs

• Hand trowel

• Hand lens

The enrolment process is detailed below

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If you have any questions before, during or after the enrolment process, please contact UFTAC at 1300 942 575 or training@uftac.com.au.