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Arboriculture Operations
New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 5) with strands in: Supervisory Operations and Technical Operations
SX1803
Course details
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June 2019 - Supervisory Operations StrandMarch 2020 - Technical Operations Strand
- One semester per strand
- Part-time
- $4170
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 5
- Hamilton Gardens Campus
Summary
This programme will enhance skills and knowledge in specialised arboriculture topics according to the chosen strand of study in addition to core topics such as: relationship management, arboriculture law, and health and safety.
Students may study the Supervisory Operations and Technical Operations strands together, completing both in one year.
This programme is ideally suited to people who have significant arboriculture industry experience and wish to develop their technical skills and knowledge to be able to manage arboriculture operations.
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Core Modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORT515 | Leadership and Management | 5 | 15 | ||
| HORT516 | Managing Staff | 5 | 5 | ||
| HORT502 | Health and Safety Management | 5 | 5 | ||
| HORT503 | Arboriculture Law | 5 | 5 | ||
| HORT506 | Tree Inspection | 5 | 5 |
Arboriculuture Supervisory Operations Strand core modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORT415 | Tree Evaluation | 4 | 6 | ||
| HORT504 | Tree Transplanting | 5 | 5 | ||
| HORT505 | Plan and Manage Tree Work | 5 | 5 | ||
| HORT507 | Site Assessment and Tree Selection | 5 | 8 | ||
| HORT508 | Manage Woodlots | 5 | 6 | ||
| HORT509 | Reporting Arboriculture Operations | 5 | 5 |
Arboriculture Technical Operations Strand core modules
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed as:
- Supervisory roles – arboriculture supervisor, team leader, project manager
- Technical roles – arboriculture technical specialist.
This qualification may build on the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strands in Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, and Sports Turf.
This qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6). This qualification may also lead on to a relevant strand of the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, Maori Business and Management.
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Entry criteria
Candidates can gain entry to this programme by meeting one of the following criteria:
a) Based on study completed at a NZ tertiary institution:
i. New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) Ref: 2674 with Arboriculture strand; or
ii. An equivalent qualification or work experience to similar level; or
b) Based on discretionary entrance:
Applicants who do not meet any of the entry options stated above, and think they have what it takes to complete this programme, can apply for ‘Discretionary Entrance’. The application is based on the
applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. The decision is at the discretion of the Head of School/Centre Director or their delegate. The ability to progress into further study depends on how successful
the applicant is within the programme they apply and are accepted into under ‘Discretionary Entrance’.
Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to participate in an interview and selection process.
Physical ability
To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme, including the ability to perform practical demonstrations and assessments.
Disabled candidates
Candidates with disabilities are eligible to enrol in this programme and will be provided with the necessary resources to attain the learning outcomes where practicable, but at the time of enrolment must notify the Equity/Disability Co-ordinator of their
needs.
Police check
Some delivery maybe at locations which require arboriculture students to undertake a police check.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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Students starting July 2019
Date: Monday 15 July
Time: 9am-4pm
Venue: Hamilton Gardens Campus, Gate 2, Cobham Drive.
What you need to know:
- We will provide a full introduction to all supporting services at Wintec, along with a few activities
- The enrolment and Studylink advice team will be available also for any questions, and signing outstanding enrolment offers
- Students get put into classes and given timetables on the day
- Stationary, personal protective gear sizing, and expectations will also be sorted on the day
- We supply morning tea and lunch for the day.
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