ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR ARBORICULTURE CAREER

TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Our AHC50524 Diploma of Arboriculture is designed for professionals ready to transition from hands-on arboricultural work into consultancy roles, as well as those aspiring to become expert consulting arborists. This course is ideal for individuals with practical experience in tree management, seeking to deepen their knowledge and expand their career opportunities by developing the skills required to provide expert advice, conduct advanced tree risk assessments, and navigate complex regulatory environments. Whether you're looking to advance your career or specialise as a consulting arborist, this diploma offers the comprehensive training needed to succeed in the field.

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 24 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 Course Dates

The Diploma of Arboriculture is delivered over 24 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 six (6) days over 24 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 $1440 to enrol.

The remaining $11,060 can be paid via monthly instalments spread throughout the course:

Payment Period - Monthly

Instalment Collection Date - 1st of Every Month

Number of Instalments - 18

Instalment Amount - $615

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.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the establishment, treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.

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

Students will need to provide a copy of their current USI Transcript. This can be obtained from the USI Portal.

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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.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment upon enrolment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency.

Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:

• mentoring from trainers

• Additional classes, tutorials and workshops

• Online support and exercises for some courses

• Computer and technology support

• Referral to external support services

• Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Urban Forest Training will provide additional support for any students experiencing:

• Disability and access issues;

• Language barriers;

• Language, literacy and numeracy issues;

• Employment issues; and/or

• Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.

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

COURSE CREDIT:

Urban Forest Training can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation.

We can also grant you credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed. There is no charge to apply for credit. To apply, fill in the credit application form and submit it as part of your enrolment. *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised. Urban Forest Training has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage Urban Forest Training will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence. A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL.

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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.