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Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Arboriculture) Duration icon 900 hours Qualification icon Advanced Certificate Modules icon 7 modules

OPEN LEARNING - ARBORICULTURE MANAGEMENT - STUDY FROM HOME

Learn business management and arboriculture in one certificate.

  • Learn arboriculture and business management
  • Turn your passion into a sucessful business
  • Gain essential marketing skills
  • Increase your horticultural knowledge
  • Save money, stress and time - study from home

Topics covered:  Four core business units units covering office practices, business operations, management and marketing.  Students then take three three specialist units of study relating to the selection and culture of plants, with an emphasis on trees. This study is then coupled with a 200hr workplace project to ensure practical skills and knowledge are of a standard required by industry practice.

Accredited through the International Accreditation & Recognition Council - I.A.R.C.

This course is ideal for those already in the horticultural industry who want to specialise in arboriculture and gain an industry relevant qualification.   It is also ideal for those starting out and wanting to gain practical experience and knowledge.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Arboriculture)

Arboriculture I Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

ONLINE ARBORICULTURE SHORT COURSE

Gain skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat tree disorders

This course develops your skills and understanding in diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders.

  • Learn to deal with pest, diseases, nutritional deficiences, water problems effectively.
  • Save money with correct identification of tree disorder
  • Improve your safety with correct tree surgery practices
  • Increase produce with correct pruning and training procedures

This course is essential for anyone working with trees.

Suitable for:

  • horticulturalists
  • gardeners
  • tree doctors
  • farmers
  • anyone involved with trees

8 Lessons each with a set task, 8 assignments. Course notes. Online & e-learning courses have self assessment tests.    This in-depth and comprehensive course will enable you prevent tree disorders as well diagnose and treat existing problems with trees including soil issues. 

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Arboriculture I

Arboriculture II Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 7 lessons

Home study - Arboriculture - Online

Learn preventative arboriculture and plantation establishment

  • Improve your management of trees to minimize potential long term tree problems.
  • Learn about better tree selection, strengthening and improving health of existing trees.
  • Gain techniques used to safely remove trees and stumps
  • Learn establishment of tree plantations
  • Get the confidence to extend your business or work
  • Save money by home study

7 Lessons with set task, 7 assignments.  Online and elearning comes with self assessment tasks.

This course is designed to follow on from Arboriculture I, however it may be taken as a stand alone short course.

 

 
“This course provides graduates with more in-depth knowledge than Arboriculture I by focussing on such topics as transplanting techniques, environmental control, environmental tolerance, and strengthening techniques, as well as felling and stump removal. The course culminates with a lesson on establishing and designing a tree plantation geared at the serious professional.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor.


 
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Arboriculture II

Australian Native Trees Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

 

STUDY AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TREES

Study online from home, or in the bush with your notes in hand!
 
Become an expert on Australian Native Trees by enrolling now.  Learn to identify Australian natives and learn to select the right tree for the right location thus saving you money.
  • Learn to propagate your own trees and save more money
  • Essential for any arboriculturalist, regenerators, horticulturalist and those with a general interest
  • Identify pests and diseases.

This course teaches you about different types of Australian flora, plant identification, information sources, planting, feeding, soils, pests and diseases, watering, propagation and transplanting, selected varieties of trees, windbreak planting, agroforestry, tree maintenance and tree selection.

Knowing about trees is vital for any Horticultural career. Get to know them and you will understand what to plant where even better, and in a way that is harmonious to the natural landscape of Australia.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Australian Native Trees

Certificate In Arboriculture Duration icon 700 hours Qualification icon Certificate Modules icon 6 modules

 

Work with confidence in the arboriculture sector

This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to work in arboriculture, and provides essential background training in plant identification, selection and care.

  • 6 specific modules - no time wasted on useless courses
  • Get horticultural and arboriculture knowledge and skills
  • Study from home - no hassles, save time and money
  • Work with confidence and passion
  • Learn all aspects of tree care

Recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC)

This certificate focuses on the culture and care of trees, providing a sound foundation for any working or hoping to work with tree establishment or maintenance. Unlike many other courses in arboriculture, this course also provides a broad foundation across all aspects of horticulture.

“An entry level course – it enables you work with confidence in the arboriculture sector. Rather then just learning how to cut down trees (as is the case in so many courses in this sector) This course also covers general horticultural knowledge - very important in the general care of trees it also helps to expand the services you are able to offer.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS Tutor.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Certificate In Arboriculture

Deciduous Trees Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

DECIDUOUS TREES - HOME STUDY COURSE

  • Learn about the major deciduous tree groups
  • Become an expert on deciduous trees
  • Save time and money by home study
  • Extend your knowledge and confidence
  • Save money by making the right choices - choose plants that are right
  • Course suitable for horticulturalists and those wanting to create more energy efficent homes with deciduous trees

Not only are deciduous trees beautiful, but they play an important role in providing summer shade and winter sun.

Deciduous Trees are widely planted in both hemispheres. They are very important for both amenity horticulture and forestry. This course is a great foundation study for new or experienced horticulturists, landscapers, arborists, nursery workers, gardeners, parks managers; or anyone else concerned with the selection, propagation, care, maintenance or harvesting of deciduous trees.

8 Lessons each with a set task, 8 assignments.

There is such a range of uses for these beautiful additions to a garden, and this detailed course provides specialist knowledge. The course will provide specialised information on these trees; which arms you with a great resource, either for your own garden, or others’ gardens.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Deciduous Trees

Trees For Rehabilitation Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 10 lessons

 

LAND RESTORATION - REGENERATION & REHABILITATION - STUDY ONLINE

  • Home study, work at your own pace, save you time and money
  • Learn to incorporate soil management, tree cutlivation, ecology and post planting management.
  • Learn to rehabilitate land systems.
  • Gain confidence in practical restoration and cultivation

10 Lessons each with a Set Task, 10 assignments, online and CD courses also have self assessment tests.

This course develops an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes. You learn about seed collection, storage and germination, propagation, plant selection, establishment techniques, controlling pest & disease after planting. It will give you the skills required to maintain healthy rehabilitation systems.

Land restoration is a major industry of significance to our future. Don't miss out on this unique home study course. Gain a career that you believe in.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Trees For Rehabilitation
 

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