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
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 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.
Subjects
- Arboriculture
Standard entry requirements
- A undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
- A relevant TAFE or higher education advanced diploma (or equivalent) AND at least three years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
- A relevant TAFE diploma AND at least 4.5 years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
- A minimum of six years of documented relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a demonstrated supervisory role.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Burnley | Domestic: $19,488 International: $28,000 | No |
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