Advanced Horticultural Trades (Level 4) (Arboriculture)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Perform advanced technical tasks in arboriculture
Carry out maintenance and management activities in arboriculture, including advanced tree climbing, pruning, felling, and dismantling.
Conduct visual tree assessments
Identify, present, and assess amenity trees for their health and risks using industry-standard practices.
Apply tree biology knowledge
Understand and use knowledge of tree biology for effective tree health diagnostics and care.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Professional practice and supervision in arboriculture
- Visual tree assessments
- Tree identification and presentation skills
- Tree biology and health diagnostics
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Soil science and plant growth
- Advanced tree felling and sectional felling
- Tree pruning and climbing skills
- Leading projects in primary industry operations
- Work experience with regional councils
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Arboriculture
Primary Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Amenity tree management roles
Self-employed arboriculture contractor