New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with a strand in Arboriculture

Programme highlights

Not afraid of heights? Love the outdoors? Then a career caring for trees could be for you. 

With a career in arboriculture no two days are the same. You could be scaling a 20-metre-high tree one day and planting Titoki trees the next. 

You'll develop specialist skills around residential tree care, planting, pruning, removal and felling. You'll also learn about the safe use and maintenance of the tools of the trade such as climbing gear and chainsaws. 

With two options to study we have you covered:

In-work learner

This programme is designed for people who are employed with an aborist.

No matter how much experience you have, we can support you to reach new heights.

To gain this qualification, you'll need to be employed with a qualified arborist who is willing to support you with regular work to meet the graduate outcomes of this qualification.

Study will take place one evening per week in class, while employers and tutors will verify your practical skills when you are at work. There will be four week long block courses that you'll be required to attend.

You'll be visited on-site at your place of work throughout the programme.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to take on a job as an arborist or become a self-employed contractor. 

Full-time learner

Attending MIT Ōtara you'll learn the skills and knowledge through onsite practical and theory and work experience placement.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to take on a job as an arborist or become a self-employed contractor. 

Please note: Aspects of this programme are physically demanding, please talk with an Ask Me! agent if you face fitness or mobility challenges

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