Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicLevel of Study
Certificate
Do you love working outdoors and want a hands-on, physical job? Arborists/tree surgeons are in demand for their ability to care for, and maintain, trees.
Become a tree surgeon by studying arboriculture – a specialised field involving pruning, felling, transplanting and maintaining the health of trees and shrubs.
New Zealand’s diverse and robust horticulture and related industries have experienced a steady growth over recent years and this means that qualified and experienced arborists are in demand, not only in this country, but across the world.
Employment opportunities exist within City or District council parks and gardens, with private companies, or as a contract climber. With motivation and further experience you could even think about self-employment or tree care consultancy roles.
During this programme, you'll learn both the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of carrying out arboriculture tasks, with an emphasis on hands-on training in parks and garden areas around Dunedin. Field trips and four weeks of work experience are important parts of the programme that help you to connect with those already working in this dynamic industry.
Graduates of this programme will receive both the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (Arboriculture) and New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) (Arboriculture).
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Special entryApplications that meet the entry requirements are processed on a first come-first served basis until the programme has reached capacity.
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