Arboriculture

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Arborist Trainee

An Arborist Trainee assists with tree cutting and pruning, working under supervision, prioritising safety, teamwork, and communication outdoors.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Arborist

An Arborist trims and removes tree branches, assesses tree health, and communicates with clients, prioritising safety and teamwork outdoors.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in arboriculture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist
Gardener Irrigation Specialist Greenkeeper Arborist Nursery Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist Greenkeeper Arborist Nursery Manager + 5 more
AHC20520

Certificate II in Arboriculture
On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker
Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker + 3 more
AHC50524

Diploma of Arboriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$7,420 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Utility Arborist Arborist Trainee
Arborist Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Utility Arborist Arborist Trainee Arborist Assistant + 1 more
AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $991
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper
Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand + 3 more
FWPHAR2208

Operate Mobile Chipper/Mulcher
On Campus
1 day
$0 - $700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer
Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer + 3 more
AHCPCM205

Fell Small Trees
On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Landscaper Vegetation Control Worker
Arborist Forestry Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Landscaper Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Forestry Labourer + 2 more
FWPCOT2273

Trim and Cut Felled Trees
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$550 - $1,080
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Chainsaw Operator
Land Management Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Chainsaw Operator Land Management Worker + 1 more
FWPCOT3301

Trim Trees using a Pole Saw
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Climbing Arborist Land Management Worker
Groundskeeper Council Maintenance Worker Utility Arborist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Climbing Arborist Land Management Worker Groundskeeper Council Maintenance Worker Utility Arborist + 3 more
UETDREL005

Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus
Blended, Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Vegetation Control Worker Arborist
Trade Assistant Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator Machine Operator Telecommunications Technician Track Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lineworker Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Trade Assistant Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator Machine Operator Telecommunications Technician Track Worker + 6 more
UETDREL006

Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Civil Construction Worker
Civil Construction Plant Operator Telecommunications Technician Traffic Controller Trade Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Civil Construction Worker Civil Construction Plant Operator Telecommunications Technician Traffic Controller Trade Assistant + 4 more
UETTDRRF08

Perform EWP Controlled Descent Escape
Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $399
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Telecommunications Technician Electrical Linesman
Maintenance Technician Sign Installer Arborist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Telecommunications Technician Electrical Linesman Maintenance Technician Sign Installer Arborist + 3 more
UETDRVC003

Control Vegetation for Powerline Work
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Environmental Technician Environmental Compliance Officer
Field Technician Lineworker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Environmental Technician Environmental Compliance Officer Field Technician Lineworker + 2 more
AHC30820

Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 20 months
$0 - $3,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist
FWPCOT3348

Fell Trees Manually (Advanced)
On Campus
3 - 5 days
$1,561 - $2,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Bushfire Fighter Forestry Worker
Vegetation Control Worker Park Ranger
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Bushfire Fighter Forestry Worker Vegetation Control Worker Park Ranger + 2 more
FWPCOT3347

Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate)
On Campus, Online
2 - 4 days
$1,110 - $1,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Climbing Arborist Chainsaw Operator
Utility Arborist Forestry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Climbing Arborist Chainsaw Operator Utility Arborist Forestry Worker + 2 more
FWPCOT2274

Fell Trees Manually (Basic)
On Campus, Online
2 - 3 days
$700 - $1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Assistant Arborist Trainee
Landscape Labourer Vegetation Control Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Assistant Arborist Trainee Landscape Labourer Vegetation Control Worker + 2 more
AHCARB322

Access trees for inspection
On Campus
16 hours
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Arborist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Arborist
AHCARB319

Use arborist climbing techniques
On Campus
3 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Utility Arborist Tree Worker
Land Management Worker Environmental Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Utility Arborist Tree Worker Land Management Worker Environmental Technician + 2 more
AHCARB310

Perform aerial rigging
On Campus
16 hours
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Arborist Utility Arborist
Forester Tree Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Arborist Utility Arborist Forester Tree Worker + 2 more
AHCARB311

Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
On Campus
3 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Groundsperson Utility Arborist
Land Management Worker Forestry Worker Tour Guide
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Climbing Arborist Groundsperson Utility Arborist Land Management Worker Forestry Worker Tour Guide + 3 more
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