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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Arboriculture Knowledge
Gain advanced knowledge of tree biology, mechanics, pathology, pest entomology, inspection techniques, hazard analysis, and valuation.
Contract and Project Management Skills
Develop skills in writing, tendering, and managing arboriculture contracts and projects.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Forestry
Arboriculture
Environmental Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Municipal Arborist
Consulting Arborist
Planning Arborist