Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain advanced arboriculture skills for a career in tree care and management with the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strand in Arboriculture at Wintec.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 30 weeks

Carry out maintenance and management activities in arboriculture, including advanced tree climbing, pruning, felling, and dismantling.

Identify, present, and assess amenity trees for their health and risks using industry-standard practices.

Understand and use knowledge of tree biology for effective tree health diagnostics and care.
This Level 4 certificate programme builds on basic horticultural training to develop advanced technical skills in arboriculture. Students will learn about tree assessment, maintenance, biology, advanced climbing, felling, and supervision. Work experience and projects with councils and the wider community are included, preparing graduates for employment or advancement in the arboriculture industry.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 (Arboriculture strand) or equivalent qualification
Completion of specified arboriculture unit standards for practical components: 6400, 6401, 6402, 1668, 2768, 2767, 6916, 6917, and 20574

Horticulture
Arboriculture
Primary Industries

Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Amenity tree management roles
Self-employed arboriculture contractor
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain advanced arboriculture skills for a career in tree care and management with the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strand in Arboriculture at Wintec.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 30 weeks

Carry out maintenance and management activities in arboriculture, including advanced tree climbing, pruning, felling, and dismantling.

Identify, present, and assess amenity trees for their health and risks using industry-standard practices.

Understand and use knowledge of tree biology for effective tree health diagnostics and care.
This Level 4 certificate programme builds on basic horticultural training to develop advanced technical skills in arboriculture. Students will learn about tree assessment, maintenance, biology, advanced climbing, felling, and supervision. Work experience and projects with councils and the wider community are included, preparing graduates for employment or advancement in the arboriculture industry.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 (Arboriculture strand) or equivalent qualification
Completion of specified arboriculture unit standards for practical components: 6400, 6401, 6402, 1668, 2768, 2767, 6916, 6917, and 20574

Horticulture
Arboriculture
Primary Industries

Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Amenity tree management roles
Self-employed arboriculture contractor
Candidates without formal qualifications may be considered via a discretionary/proven experience pathway, which may include interview, skills assessment, references, or evidence of prior work or study relevant to the sector.
Council/Local authority tree management
Progression into supervisory or management positions in arboriculture
Candidates without formal qualifications may be considered via a discretionary/proven experience pathway, which may include interview, skills assessment, references, or evidence of prior work or study relevant to the sector.
Council/Local authority tree management
Progression into supervisory or management positions in arboriculture