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Certificate of Arboriculture Introductory

The Certificate of Arboriculture is an online program that will teach you the techniques and practices used to cultivate healthy trees as well as diagnose and treat tree disorders. In this professional development course, you will learn about tree biology, arboricultural equipment, planting techniques, tolerant plant species, and how to establish a tree plantation. 
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Trees are the forgotten giants of our gardens because stature-wise they are often out of sight, and therefore out of mind. However, trees can cause significant problems compared to other plants, simply because of their bulk (especially if they fall over!). That’s why arboriculture – the science of how trees grow and respond to their environment – is so valuable. This course is ideal for gardeners, farmers, horticulturalists, arborists or those who simply love trees!

The Certificate of Arboriculture is an online professional development program that will teach you the techniques and practices used to cultivate healthy trees as well as diagnose and treat tree disorders.

In this arboriculture course, you will learn about tree biology, arboricultural equipment, planting techniques, tolerant plant species, and how to establish a tree plantation.

You will also study how to prune and fell trees, diagnose and control tree problems including soil issues, strengthen weak trees and perform tree surgery safely.

On completion of this course, you will know how to care for and nurture a variety of tree types, which will give you the confidence to extend your tree-loving career or even plant your own tree plantation!

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Arboriculture I

Unit 1 – Introduction to Arboriculture

  • Trees in the garden
  • Choosing plants
  • Varieties
  • Planting trees
  • Transplanting a tree
  • Tree reports

Unit 2 – Tree Physiology

  • Tree growth
  • Photosynthesis
  • Respiration
  • Transpiration
  • Vernalisation
  • What make foliage change colour in autumn?
  • Tree physiology
  • How a tree grows
  • Compartmentalisation – How a tree rots
  • Water and plant growth
  • Factors affecting growth
  • Tree terminology

Unit 3 – Soil in Relation to Trees

  • Fertilising
  • Compacted soils
  • Tree health and drainage
  • Treating soil over winter
  • Changed soil levels around trees
  • Measuring pH
  • Measuring soil organic content
  • Measuring water content
  • Determining fertiliser solubility
  • Testing affect of lime on soil
  • Laboratory testing of soils
  • Soil texture
  • Measuring salinity
  • Soil horizons
  • Soil names and nutrition
  • Fertilisers, etc

Unit 4 – Diagnosing Tree Problems

  • Tree health disorders
  • Frost protection
  • Minimising frost and wind damage
  • Mulch and frost
  • Missletoe
  • Diagnosing problem
  • Conducting a tree inspection

Unit 5 – Tree Surgery

  • Tree surgery-do you need it
  • Review of techniques
  • Tree surgery safety
  • Safety and the worker
  • Public safety
  • Safety regulations
  • Cavity treatments
  • Bracing
  • Cabling
  • Propping
  • Bark wounds
  • Tree climbing techniques
  • Knots
  • Anchoring points

Unit 6 – Pruning of Trees

  • Pruning objectives
  • Removing branches
  • Crown cleaning and thinning
  • Crown reduction and
  • Crown lifting and renewal
  • Fruit tree pruning
  • Felling a tree
  • Terminology

Unit 7 – Arboriculture Equipment

  • Secateurs
  • Hand saws
  • Power tools
  • Safety with electricity
  • Engine and tool maintenance
  • Chain saws
  • Hedge trimmers
  • Ladders, harnesses and ropes,
  • Pole belt Spurs

Unit 8 – Workplace Health and Safety

  • Duty of care
  • Lifting & manual handling
  • Protective equipment
  • Handling tools and machinery
  • Auditing tools and equipment
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Arborists
  • Gardner’s
  • Landscapers
  • Tree Assessors
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Certificate of Arboriculture Introductory
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