Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
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
Designed for
Those employed in urban tree management/arboriculture and urban forestry, and those wanting to gain employment in these area
Structure
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 performanceTree Identification and selection, including the recognition of common trees, and analysing and selecting trees for a range of applicationsPlant health, including the identification and treatment of common tree pests and diseasesUrban tree management, including the methods of tree planning, assessment and evaluation.
Subjects
- Arboriculture
Standard entry requirements
An undergraduate degree, orA relevant TAFE or higher education advanced diploma (or equivalent), and 3 years of documented, relevant professional experience or At least 6 years of documented, relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a demonstrated supervisory role.
Study pathways
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture may be eligible for credit into masters program offered by the Faculty of Science, if all other entry requirements are met.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Burnley | Domestic: $17,536 International: $24,064 | Yes |
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