Course 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.

Technical and professional skills

At the end of the course, you will be confidently able to:

• Manage urban forests
• Write management plans for urban trees
• Conduct tree risk assessments
• Discuss issues of sustainability in managing trees (including environmental, social, and economic factors)
• Articulate the contribution trees can make to urban life.