• You thrive in the outdoors, love nature, enjoy physical activity, embrace adventure, feel confident at heights, and want to master specialised equipment.
• You're aiming to become an Arborist.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy practical / manual work. 

• Enjoy nature and the outdoors.

• Have good communication skills. 

• Demonstrate good physical fitness and mobility.

• Show your ability to work independently as well as within a team. 

• Be able to cope with varied weather conditions outdoor (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind). 

• Be comfortable to work at heights.

• Demonstrate your ability to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks. 

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge to work in the Arboriculture Industry, including identifying trees, pruning, using equipment and workplace safety.

Arboriculture offers a variety of opportunities in the management of high value amenity trees including becoming a Professional Tree Climber, Elevated Work Platform Operator, Crane and Rigging specialist, Works Coordinator and Environmental Arborist.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Tree identification
  • Tree environmental considerations
  • Tree health
  • Diagnosis of issues affecting trees
  • Tree maintenance strategies
  • Tree risk assessment and control
  • Implementation of pruning operations
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Manual falling of trees
  • Operate and maintain specialist arboriculture equipment - pole saw, stump grinder, chainsaw and mobile chipper / mulcher
  • Ground-based rigging
  • Working at heights
  • Arborist climbing techniques
  • Aerial rescue
  • First Aid Skills
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.