Telford Certificate in Intermediate Arboriculture - (Level 3)
This is the second of three qualifications offered through Horttraining NZ:- Telford Certificate in Introductory Arboriculture - (Level 2)
- Telford Certificate in Intermediate Arboriculture - (Level 3)
- Telford Certificate in Advanced Arboriculture - (Level 4)
Telford offers three Certificates in Arboriculture: the Level 2 Introductory, the Level 3 Intermediate and the Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture. Each certificate builds on the one before, increasing your skills and levels of professionalism within the arboriculture industry.
As a graduate of each Certificate in Arboriculture, you will be able to undertake an increasing variety of arboricultural tasks with safety and confidence. You will also increase your understanding and knowledge of the technical and theoretical aspects of arboriculture.
Training through Telford
Horttraining NZ Ltd provides its arboricultural training under the Telford Rural Polytechnic banner. Telford Rural Polytechnic is a training organisation situated in Balclutha (about an hour south of Dunedin). Telford has been providing training for almost forty-five years and is now one of the leading national providers of specialist training in New Zealand.Who are the course designed for?
These Certificates in Arboriculture are primarily designed for those already working in the industry. Its “Earn While You Learn” with these courses, with training done via a series of on-job training and short block courses.
What will I study?
This course has a strong practical and technical emphasis, with theory back-up. All the subjects are completely made up of NZQA Unit Standards and include units on: Small Engine Maintenance, Plant Pests and Diseases, Pruning, Chainsaw Use, Arboricultural Tree Climbing, Sectional Tree Felling, Knowledge of Work Around Electrical Supply Lines, Tree Evaluation, Tree Identification, Plant Structures and Functions, Site Assessment, Tree Selection, Law in Relation to Arboriculture, The Planning and Managing of Complex Tree Work, Soils and Fertilisers, Transplanting and Advanced Felling Techniques.How long is the course?
The course is primarily designed for those already in the work force, with students progressing from the Introductory Certificate to the Intermediate Certificate and then to the Advanced Certificate over a three-year period. You study one certificate per year, although it is possible to progress faster if desired.How will I study?
Study is undertaken on-job through participating employers backed up by on-site (or near site) short courses and a combination of distance and self-directed learning.What qualifications may I gain?
Successful students may gain a certificate a year for three years. Those certificates are:- The Telford Certificate in Introductory Arboriculture - Level 2
- The Telford Certificate in Intermediate Arboriculture - Level 3
- The Telford Certificate in Advanced Arboriculture - Level 4
With each completed certificate you will gain credits towards the Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture). This National qualification is made up of six certificates:
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Ground worker
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Basic Climber
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Advanced Climber
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Transplant worker
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Utility Worker
- The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - Level 4 - Consultant Climber
Upon completing all three Certificates and the Telford Foundation Certificate in Arboriculture, you will gain the Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) made up of all six National certificates.
Who can apply?
This course is open to anyone interested in arboriculture as a career. You need to be relatively fit and have the ability to work at heights to the required standard. You must also show those personal attributes and skills likely to lead to successful course completion.The Certificates are taught in order starting with the Introductory, then the Intermediate, then the Advanced. In order to progress to the next Certificate, students must be successful in the Certificate they are currently enrolled in.