Learn How to Grow, Care For & Manage Trees
Trees are the longest living organisms on earth, they benefit the community and improve our quality of life in almost immeasurable ways. They create the oxygen we breathe, reduce air and water pollution and uptake water to help reduce storm water run-off. They also provide shade, beauty, sound barriers, windbreaks and reduce summer urban heat.
If a tree is growing in a favourable environment and its genetic make-up also favours that environment it will be healthy and grow to optimum size and shape. A knowledgeable arborist understands that this is not always the case and sometimes, through environmental or other factors, trees will need help. They will also know that working with trees is about more then felling them; once a tree is removed it cannot be put back!
Learn
- Introduction to Arboriculture
- Planting and Establishment
- What To Plant Where
- Plant Selection
- Diagnosis Of Problems
- Treating Tree Problems
- Chemicals and Trees
- Planning and Managing A Garden
- Pruning Ornamental Trees & Shrubs
- Pruning Fruit Trees
- Pruning, Lopping Thinning & Shaping Large Trees
- Bracing
- Arboricultural Materials & Equipment
- Tree Felling and Stump Removal
- Cavity Work
Work with confidence in the arboriculture sector
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to work in arboriculture, and provides essential background training in plant identification, selection and care.
- 6 specific modules - no time wasted on useless courses
- Get horticultural and arboriculture knowledge and skills
- Study from home - no hassles, save time and money
- Work with confidence and passion
- Learn all aspects of tree care
Recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC)
This certificate focuses on the culture and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a broad foundation across all aspects of horticulture.
“An entry level course – it enables you work with confidence in the arboriculture sector. Rather then just learning how to cut down trees (as is the case in so many courses in this sector) This course also covers general horticultural knowledge - very important in the general care of trees it also helps to expand the services you are able to offer.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS Tutor.
Modules
Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Arboriculture is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
What Tree Suits the Site?
When selecting a tree for any position there are two considerations to make:
- What is the best variety? -consider several reasonable options.
- What is available? -sometimes your preferred option is not available; so you may need to accept a different choice.
The health, growth and establishment a plant is largely determined by three interconnected factors:
- The suitability of selected plants to the conditions in which they are expected to grow.
- The use of optimum plant establishment techniques.
- The maintenance regime or its ability to grow with little further input after planting.
A well-selected plant is more likely to survive establishment and be easily maintained.
The first thing to consider with plant selection is the conditions where the plant is expected to grow. Environmental factors that influence the selection of plants include:
- Climate – plants that originate from the same or a similar climate will be suited to the conditions. Extreme conditions such as snow and drought will prevent some plants from being grown in a given area.
- Latitude – the closer to the equator means that temperatures are likely to be hotter and day lengths will be more even (variation in day length triggers flowering in some plant species).
- Altitude – areas at higher altitudes generally experience cooler temperatures.
- Oceans and lakes – large bodies of water alter growing conditions by moderating temperatures.
- Soil – soil type, drainage and nutrition.
- Winds – strength and direction.
- Microclimate – factors that influence growing conditions in a specific area such as shade from large trees, reflected heat from hard surfaces and buildings, protection from winds by fences
- Water – rainfall and irrigation.
- Pests and diseases - some plants are more resistant than others.
- Weeds - these compete for water and nutrients.
- Human activities – pedestrians walking on turf, children playing ball games, vehicles, etc.
OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities in this growing industry include employment in private
specialist contracting businesses, self-employment, local and state
government positions. Activities include the maintenance and care of
trees and large shrubs in private gardens, public parks, reserves,
bushland reserves, recreational areas, industrial complexes, housing
estates and institutions.
This certificate focuses on the culture
and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or
hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other
courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a broad foundation
across all aspects of horticulture.
