New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 5) with strands in: Supervisory Operations and Technical Operations
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Advance your skills and knowledge in arboriculture with this Level 5 certificate, specialising in Supervisory or Technical Operations, to progress into supervisory or specialist roles within the arboriculture industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Develop leadership and management skills
Gain the capabilities to lead and manage teams effectively within arboricultural operations.
Apply specialised arboriculture techniques
Develop and apply advanced skills in technical areas such as climbing, rigging, and tree support systems.
Manage health, safety, and legal compliance
Understand and implement legal, industry, and safety requirements in arboriculture operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme enhances skills and knowledge in specialised arboriculture topics based on the chosen strand: Supervisory Operations and Technical Operations. Students study core topics such as relationship management, arboriculture law, health and safety, and advanced tree care. The programme is designed for people with significant industry experience who aim to develop technical abilities to manage arboricultural operations. Completion enables progression to supervisory or technical specialist roles, or further study towards a diploma.
Course Content
- Leadership and Management
- Managing Staff
- Arboriculture Law
- Tree Inspection
- Tree Evaluation
- Plan and Manage Tree Work
- Site Assessment and Tree Selection
- Manage Woodlots
- Write an Analytical Report
- Trees on Construction Sites
- Identify, Research and Evaluate Trees
- Advanced Climbing
- Advanced Rigging
- Tree Transplanting
- Specialist Arboriculture Equipment
- Tree Support Systems
- Machine Assisted Felling
What you need to know first
Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services Level 4 (Arboriculture strand) or equivalent qualification.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arboriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Environmental Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Arboriculture supervisor
Team leader