Complete your Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524) with RelyOn Australia to become a qualified Consulting Arborist.

Consulting Arborists create reports assessing the health and any risks identified to trees. Their reports are used, by diagnosing any defect, to make recommendations to manage the ongoing health of the tree via canopy management, remediation work or habitat development within a legislative and regulatory framework.

Within the Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524), participants will identify species of trees, examine/assess and perform ground based evaluations, diagnose tree diseases, learn to understand key legislation and use their knowledge to prepare arborist reports for clients.

What will I study in the Diploma of Arboriculture?

To meet the requirements for the Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50520) you need to satisfactorily complete 10 units.

You must demonstrate your competency in 8 core units plus 2 elective units.

What can I expect in the Diploma of Arboriculture?

RelyOn Australia’s Diploma of Arboriculture course is delivered via a combination of face to face sessions as well as online synchronous training via Microsoft Teams video meetings with your trainer and other participants.

As this qualification will involve a combination of face to face training alongside online synchronous training, it will be expected participants will have a device (preferably a computer/laptop) with access to the internet, and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel)
• Able to upload/download documents, photos and video files
• Know how to send/access emails
• Capacity to participate in online video meetings/classes via Microsoft Teams

The course contains a combination of written and practical assessments as well as assignment work to prepare you for the day to day requirements of a consulting arborist.

All RelyOn Australia trainers have industry experience as well relevant qualifications.

Career Options

Complete your Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524) to become a qualified Consulting Arborist.

Possible job outcomes (depending on you chosen elective stream) include work as:

• Consulting Arborist
• Tree Manager

Arborists are in high demand by councils, developers and home owners.

As communities spread further into previously rural areas, living safely amongst trees and maintaining the balance between development and natural habitats requires skilled arborists.