Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture

Cities all over the world, from Melbourne to New York, from Beijing to Los Angeles, are looking to boost the number of trees in their public spaces.

The Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture is designed for professionals managing trees or wanting to learn how to manage trees in the urban forest.

In this course, you will study urban forest management, tree growth and function, plant identification and selection, pests and diseases, and environmental stresses - such as climate change.

The Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture is a 50-point program (4 core subjects), covering:

• Tree growth and function, including the biology, structure and environmental factors affecting tree performance
• Tree Identification and selection, including the recognition of common trees, and analysing and selecting trees for a range of applications
• Plant health, including the identification and treatment of common tree pests and diseases
• Urban tree management, including the methods of tree planning, assessment and evaluation.

Employers in this field include:

• Local government
• Environmental consultancies
• Private contractors
• Conservation organisations
• Government departments.

You can apply for the following intakes:

• Summer (February) intake
• Mid-year (July) intake
• Spring (September and November) intakes