Diploma in Arboriculture

Forestry

A course by

Wintec

The Diploma in Arboriculture at level 6 provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in tree health, management, urban forest management and related project work through theoretical and practical learning including work integration for professional experience.

NZ$8,508

inc GST

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NZQA Level 6 Certification

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton

It will take a total of 1 year

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Advanced Arboriculture Knowledge

Gain advanced knowledge of tree biology, mechanics, pathology, pest entomology, inspection techniques, hazard analysis, and valuation.

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Contract and Project Management Skills

Develop skills in writing, tendering, and managing arboriculture contracts and projects.

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Urban Forest Management Expertise

Develop competencies to manage and research urban forests and treed landscapes effectively.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme offers advanced project work to develop specialized skills, independent research, contract management, and process skills in arboriculture. Students gain practical interpersonal skills and mentorship through work integration in real-life environments. Tutors facilitate and challenge students as they progress toward professional arboriculture roles. Graduates obtain specialist expertise in urban forest management and tree health, preparing them for varied arboriculture careers.

Course Content

  • Advanced Arboriculture Law
  • Advanced Tree Biology and Mechanics
  • Entomology in Trees
  • Pathology in Trees
  • Advanced Tree Inspection
  • Hazard Analysis of Trees
  • Advanced Tree Valuation
  • Notable Tree Valuation and Registration
  • Writing Arboriculture Contracts
  • Tendering Arboriculture Contracts
  • Arboriculture Contract Management
  • Designing Treed Landscapes
  • Technical Tree Identification
  • Arboriculture Research Topic
  • Urban Forest Management Research

What you need to know first

Completion of Arboriculture Operations (Level 5) or recognised equivalent

OR relevant work experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and experience

Discretionary entrance possible with demonstrated chance of success

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Forestry

  • Arboriculture

  • Environmental Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Municipal Arborist

  • Consulting Arborist

  • Planning Arborist

  • Monitoring Arborist

  • Urban Forest Manager

  • Commercial Contracting Arborist