If you want a job that keeps you close to nature, but also high in the sky, this could be the qualification for you!
The Certificate III in Arboriculture is a trade qualification for tree work in Australia. It covers required regulations, with a strong focus on safe work practices and rigging and climbing. You'll learn how to identify different species and types of trees, and what kind of maintenance and other services a particular tree may require — from pruning through to complete dismantle and removal.
The course also covers a range of equipment used; including the chain saw, pole saw, and mulcher. It also includes a first aid unit, and an aerial rescue unit.
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Branch out with a Certificate III in Arboriculture and combine your love of the outdoors with a fascinating career as an arborist.
Gain a range of knowledge and skills to undertake arboriculture related work, and use this qualification as a pathway for further learning required to become an arborist. You will cover both ground-based work and working at heights.
There are a wide range of career opportunities for arborists worldwide. If you enjoy the outdoors, have an interest in nature, like to be physically active, have a sense of adventure and excitement and like the idea of becoming a proficient operator of specialised tools and equipment, this may be the career for you.
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.
This career will challenge you to become an expert at risk management and in tree biology and ecology, whilst offering the thrill of performing meaningful work close to nature, often at dizzying height, in amongst the leaves and branches of the treetops.
The wise management of trees is growing in profile as we seek to manage our environment in a more sustainable way. A career in arboriculture offers the opportunity to become involved in this transformation.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.