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This Student Handbook is intended to provide students with up-to-date information about Telford’s current structures, policies and operations.
The information contained in this student handbook is accurate at the time of printing. It is intended for guidance purposes only, however, and does not confer a contractual obligation on the Council, Management or any department of Telford.
Telford reserves the right to offer, withdraw or substitute any course or part of a course; make alterations to the structure, content, assessment or moderation processes; and implement any other such changes to a course or element of a course as it may deem desirable or necessary, without prior notice.
Telford also reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions attached to admissions, regulations, course and Hall of Residence fees, and any and all other schedules within this Handbook as it may deem desirable or necessary, without prior notice.
These changes may result from internal recommendations, requirements and also from external factors, and/or compliance issues, beyond
Telford’s control.
Telford as a division of Lincoln University, is bound by current legislation governing admission of students to New Zealand tertiary teaching institutions. Telford may not be held accountable for any changes in legislation governing entry requirements, student visas and permits, fee schedules and any or all other such regulations as may impact upon students either studying at, or intending to study at, Telford.
Matters concerning enrolment and assessments apply to the academic year in which the student is formally enrolled for the relevant course(s) of study.
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Thoughtplanters, Telford and Lincoln University .............................................. 5
Equal Opportunity ......................................................................................... 5
Contact details .................................................................................................. 6
Thoughtplanters Ltd ...................................................................................... 6
Telford - a Division of Lincoln University ....................................................... 6
Lincoln University .......................................................................................... 6
Telford Academic Procedures .......................................................................... 7
Attendance .................................................................................................... 7
Work Experience ........................................................................................... 7
Leave of Absence ......................................................................................... 7
Withdrawal from Course, and Refunds ......................................................... 8
Student Loans and Allowances ..................................................................... 9
Student Support ............................................................................................ 9
Inclusive Education ..................................................................................... 10
Occupational Health and Safety .................................................................. 10
Personal Responsibility and Accountability ................................................. 11
Smoking ...................................................................................................... 11
Courtesy ...................................................................................................... 11
Unacceptable Behavior ............................................................................... 12
Cheating and Plagiarism ............................................................................. 12
Formal Examination Rules .......................................................................... 13
Log books and portfolios of evidence .......................................................... 13
Arboriculture programmes .............................................................................. 14
General structure and delivery of arboriculture programs ........................... 14
Learning and teaching approach ................................................................. 14
Qualification Awarded ................................................................................. 14
Exit Qualification(s) ..................................................................................... 15
Assessment ................................................................................................. 15
Grades, marking and re-sits ........................................................................ 15
Recognition of Prior Learning ...................................................................... 16
Text Books .................................................................................................. 16
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Arboriculture programs in more detail ............................................................. 17
Telford Foundation Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 2) ............................. 17
Course length .............................................................................................. 17
Content and order ....................................................................................... 17
Graduate profile .......................................................................................... 18
The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 3) ................. 19
Course length .............................................................................................. 19
Content and order ....................................................................................... 19
Graduate profile .......................................................................................... 20
The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 4) ................. 21
Course length .............................................................................................. 21
Content and order ....................................................................................... 21
Graduate profile .......................................................................................... 21
The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 4 ‘Advanced’)
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Course length .............................................................................................. 22
Content and order ....................................................................................... 22
Graduate profile .......................................................................................... 22
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While undertaking this course of study you will be enrolled through
Telford, which is a Division of Lincoln University. Thoughtplanters is a delivery partner for Telford and in most instances representatives of
Thoughtplanters will be your primary point of contact.
Telford became a training Institute in 1964, it went on to become New
Zealand's twenty ‐ fifth polytechnic in 1991. Telford merged with Lincoln
University in 2011.
Lincoln University, New Zealand's specialist land-based university, it is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world.
The governing body of Telford is the Lincoln University Council. The
Lincoln Council is responsible for managing the affairs and concerns of
Telford. On academic matters it is bound (under the New Zealand
Education Act 1989 and subsequent amendments) to seek the advice of the Lincoln University Academic Board, which comprises representatives of Telford's academic staff, as well as suitably qualified representatives from the community and industry.
Telford subscribes to the principles and practice of Equal Opportunities.
In particular, Telford will:
ü Provide equality of opportunity in education and employment and enhance the bi ‐ cultural identity and heritage of
Aotearoa/New Zealand.
ü Seek to provide equal access and encouragement in areas of recruitment, enrolment, selection, promotion, conditions of employment and career development. The aim is to enable people to pursue their education and careers without their opportunities being reduced by factors that are irrelevant to the requirements of their studies and careers, for example: race, gender, marital or parental status, age, religious or political beliefs, country of origin, disability and sexual orientation.
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If you wish to view the Telford Policies and Procedures, or have any queries about it, please contact enquiry@telford.ac.nz. Relevant policies are also on the Telford website. www.telford.ac.nz
You are required to attend all timetabled activities relating to your course of study.
A medical certificate will normally be required as proof of absence for reasons of illness from compulsory timetabled sessions.
You must make arrangements to complete any course work that you miss.
You are reminded that continual absence from timetabled activities relating to your course of study may place your ability to graduate in doubt.
Telford recognises work experience as an integral part of vocational training.
Work experience placements with explicit learning objectives are integrated into the course of study. Every effort will be made to ensure that work experience placements represent a quality learning experience for you and provide you with wide range of learning opportunities.
All assessment of work experience activities will be carried out in accordance with Assessment Policies.
If you are enrolled in a full ‐ time course of study, you may apply to the
Head of School, for leave of absence from your course of study for a period not exceeding two weeks. You must complete a “Leave of
Absence” form (available upon request from enquiry@telford.ac.nz).
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Leave of absence may be granted in circumstances where you:
ü are suffering an illness, or
ü have suffered the death of a family member/close friend, or
ü have other compelling personal reasons.
Leave of absence will be granted at the discretion of the Head of School, taking into account the circumstances/reasons why you are applying for leave, and your academic progress to date.
You should note that the offer of place made to you as a student, is a contractual agreement for the full duration of your chosen programme of study at Telford.
Course Fee Refunds
If you wish to withdraw formally from your programme of study before completion of course of study requirements, you must: o discuss this with the Head of School; and o complete the requirements of the Withdrawal from Course of Study form; and o ensure any outstanding financial accounts have been paid, or arrangements for their payment have been made.
Telford will consider the circumstances of each individual case on its individual merits.
For all qualifications of 60 credits or more
Cancellation within 21 days of Start Date o If you cancel within 21 days of the programme length after the programme start date, you will be entitled to a 100% course fee refund
Withdrawal after 21 days expiry of the Qualification o There will be no refund if you choose to withdraw from classes after the 21 days of the qualification start date has expired
A domestic student who withdraws late and is not entitled to a refund, but successfully appeals and is granted a retrospective refund may be charged at $200 late withdrawal fee.
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For all qualifications of less than 60 credits
Cancellation within 10% of Start Date o If you cancel within 10% of the programme length after the programme start date, you will be entitled to a 85% course fee refund.
Withdrawal after 10% Expiry of the Qualification o There will be no refund if you choose to withdraw from classes after
10% of the qualification has expired, unless there are medical, bereavement, compassionate or immigration reasons
Refunds for Leave of Absence o If you wish to take leave from your programme must have studied continuously for six weeks or longer.
NOTE: Ensure that Leave of Absence does not compromise your eligibility to complete the qualification in which you are enrolled.
Depending on your course of study, loans and allowances may be available to New Zealand citizens.
If you are a student in work undertaking vocational training you will most likely not be eligible for loans and allowances.
More information about student loans and allowances can be found at www.studylink.govt.nz (STUDYLINK) or phoning student support at
Lincoln on (03) 423 0000 or emailing land@lincoln.ac.nz
Telford has a nominated person who is available as a student advocate, to whom you may take personal issues of concern, including matters relating to equity and harassment, or educational matters.
For information on how to get in contact with the Student Support
Person call Telford on; (03) 419-0300
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It is Lincoln’s policy to support students with a disability, injury or illness. Its goal is to lessen the impact of a condition or situation on study and assessment. Students with a wide range of long-term impairments, such as sensory issues, a specific learning disability or medical and mental health conditions, obtain appropriate strategies to enable them to show their ability, subject to not compromising any health and safety requirements.
As a student studying through Telford you are expected to co ‐ operate to ensure Telford is a healthy and safe learning and living environment.
You are therefore required:
ü to observe and practice safe work methods at all times
ü to wear and use correctly, all safety equipment provided
ü to report any unsafe work conditions and equipment immediately to the authorised supervisor
ü not to place yourselves or others, or allow yourselves or others to be placed in a position which is beyond your capabilities of dealing with safely.
You may be refused entry to any part of the course if you are a safety risk to yourself or others. Such circumstances may arise, but are not limited to: o if you miss critical safety sessions o if you show signs of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs o if you appear extremely tired and are involved in practical activities where fatigue may pose a risk to yourself or others o if you wear inappropriate safety clothing, or clothing unsuited to the weather conditions in which you are to work
Not completing sections of the course (e.g. through being refused entry) may result in your not being able to complete the qualification in which you are enrolled.
Where you may pose a risk to health and safety, Telford reserves the right to have you tested for alcohol or drugs before permitting you to re ‐ join learning activities.
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We are all responsible and accountable for our own actions or inactions
Unless in a training situation do not use equipment and techniques that you do not know how to use. Never use equipment other than for its intended purpose and never use equipment that you know or think is unsafe or defective.
New Zealand has strict laws about where smoking may take place. Most training environments are smoke ‐ free and smoking is not permitted indoors or during outdoor training activities. o Ask your trainer where the designated smoking areas are
You are expected to treat other students and staff in a polite manner.
Student relationships are to be conducted in a manner which is not outside the bounds of normally accepted responsible behaviour, and in a manner which will not cause offence to staff, other students or members of the public o Mobile phones are not to be used during class time
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If you behave in an unacceptable manor, depending on the nature and severity of the offence, you can expect to receive one of the following:
ü informal reprimand
ü verbal warning
ü written warning
ü removal from the class or training event
ü expulsion form the course of study
Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to: · o insulting, abusive, offensive or threatening behaviour o disruptive behaviour in the classroom or training area o sexual harassment/discrimination o possession/supply, or use of alcohol or prohibited drugs o downloading/distribution of unacceptable material from the
Internet
For serious discipline matters, discussions about your behaviour may be reported to the Telford disciplinary committee.
If you are dissatisfied with any decision made under the Telford
Discipline Policy 6 ‐ 04, you have right of appeal. For more information on the appeals process contact enquiry@telford.ac.nz and request
‘appeals Policy 6 ‐ 04’
The penalties for any form of cheating or plagiarism, whether in exams or term work, are severe. Written work submitted must be your own.
Any sources of information used in completing your work must be identified. Plagiarised written work will not be accepted and you should be aware that non-acceptance of a submission might, in some cases, lead to failure in the course. Lincoln University Regulations on
‘Dishonest Practice and Breach of Instructions’ can be found at http://learn.lincoln.ac.nz for further information regarding the
University and Faculty’s policy on dishonest academic practice.
The University reserves the right to check the originality of any work submitted by a student. Lincoln University has subscribed to a software programme called Turnitin that helps to identify material that has been copied from other sources. An electronic version of any item of a student’s work might be submitted to Turnitin.
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Examinations are governed by the rules outlined in the document located on the Lincoln website at: http://learn.lincoln.ac.nz/learn/file.php/1/Exam_Rules_master_as_at_
27_05_10.doc .
Students should note in particular the rule regarding the prohibited use of cell phones, electronic dictionaries or other electronic devices.
All arboricultural programmes delivered by Thoughtplanters have a high practical content; skills and knowledge taught need to be applied and practiced to reinforce and contextualise the learning.
To assist in the assessment process Thoughtplanters use various methods to help document that learning has taken place (that your skills and knowledge has been applied and practiced). These include; 3 rd party verification, logbooks and portfolios of evidence.
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3 rd party verification involves someone that already has the required skills and knowledge (i.e. you supervisor, crew leader or line manager) confirming that you have undertaken work that requires the skill and knowledge being used. 3 rd party verification is also used to confirm that you are ready to be assessed
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Logbooks are used to document the hours you spend completing tasks – they are a bit like a work diary but only with a summary of what was done, where it was done, and for how long (ideally you will also record the scientific plant names of the trees you worked on).
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The arboriculture program will comprise of lectures, workshops and monitored work experience with self-directed learning and practice.
Tutored Sessions: Are based in the classroom environment. The lectures and workshop teaching hours will run are between 8.30 am – 4.30 pm unless otherwise specified
Work experience and practice will need to be documented in terms of hours and tasks undertaken.
The learning and teaching strategies may include but are not limited to the following: o Instructions o Demonstrations o Individual Learning/Practice o Peer Learning/Group Discussions o Team Activities o Lectures and tutorials o Workshop including field work o Self-directed learning o Work diary o Ako
Upon successfully completing these programmes of study students may achieve:
ü Telford Foundation Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 2)
ü The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 3)
ü The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 4)
ü The National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 4
‘Advanced’)
Each of these programmes of study is designed to ‘staircase’ into the next programme. Students are required to hold all of the unit standards within a National Certificate before progressing onto the next one.
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There are exit points at the completion of each Certificate in
Arboriculture.
The arboriculture programme is a competency based training course and the students are required to demonstrate the required competence to be declared competent/achieved.
Throughout the course you will be assessed against your lecture topics, most of these topics are based against NZQA Unit standards or learning modules (if units are not offered). All learning modules and/or NZQA
Unit standards must be successfully completed before the qualification can be gained.
NZQA Units below Level 4 will be assessed through theory and/or practical assessments. o Written theory assessments will involve short written answers. o Practical tests will require a safe and confident demonstration or demonstrations of the technique(s) required and/or clear and confident oral description of the item(s), technique(s) or situation(s) including when, where and how it may be used.
NZQA Units at Level 4 or above will normally be assessed through a project or a ‘take-home’ type assessment.
The arboriculture programme is a competency based and no grades or numerical scores will be given. Upon successful completion of an assessment, a student will receive a ‘C’, indicating that they have met the requirements of the assessment have been awarded the unit or the learning module.
Where a student is assessed `Not yet competent’ on the first sit of an assessment leading to credit for a unit standard, he/she must be given the opportunity for a re-sit to achieve the unit standard.
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A student's prior learning - whether formal or informal – may be assessed for the purpose of considering the granting of credit towards learning within a unit standard, or a complete unit standard. The initiative for this to occur must be at the request of the student. This would require a specific assessment to be developed/run for the student and there may be a fee for the process to occur.
When granting RPL the assessor must be confident that the evidence of the prior learning provided by the student sufficiency addresses all of the current requirements of the unit standard or part of the unit standard the student is requesting recognition for.
The following texts are suggested for students studying arboriculture o Harris, R. Clark, J and Matheny N. (2004) Arboriculture.
Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines
(4th Edition) Pearson Education/Prentice Hall [ISBN 0130888826] o Salmon J. T (2005) New Zealand Native Trees. Reed publishing
[ISBN 0790003813] o Coombes A. J (1992) Trees. Dorking Kindersley publishing [ISBN
0751327468] and/or Mitchell A (1978) Trees of Britain and
Northern Europe. Harper Collins publishing [ISBN 0002192136] o Best practice guidelines for Chainsaw Use. FITEC (2000) [ISBN
0958219411] o Approved Code of practice for safety and health in Arboriculture
(2012) Published by the Ministry of Business. ISBN 978-0-478-
40133-2 (Web) / 978-0-478-40134-9 (Print) o Best Practice Guidelines for Safety Requirements in New Zealand
Arboricultural Operations – published annually; www.nzarb.org.nz/Safety++Compliance/Guides/Best+Practice+G uide.html o Approved Code of practice for safety and health in Tree Work.
Part 2: Maintenance of Trees Around Power Lines. Occupational
Safety and Health Service (NZ) (1996) [ISBN 0477035914]
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Qualification type
Course code
Local
TF0951
Programme length
Delivery time
10 weeks
10 weeks (inclusive of work experience / work placement)
Content/Units and assessment type
Unit No Title
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Unit 497
Unit 2763
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand arboriculture industry
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Unit 20574 Identify plants
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TDLU Topic Pruning and Plant Maintenance
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Unit 21219 Operate and maintain orchard hand pruning equipment and ladders or stools
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Unit 6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use
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TDLU Topic Ground based chainsaw use
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TDLU Topic Brush Chipper
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TDLU Topic Groundsperson’s duties
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TDLU Topic Climbing Equipment
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TDLU Topic Climb trees using arboricultural equipment and techniques
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TDLU Topic Workplace Communication
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Unit 9707 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace communications requirements
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Unit 1277 Communicate information in a specified workplace
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TDLU Topic Basic Nutrition
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A graduate of the Telford Foundation Certificate in Arboriculture will have an understanding of workplace procedures and practices in an arboriculture context, with an awareness of relevant environmental and industrial issues, a basic work readiness, and a basis for commencing a career and study pathway in the arboriculture industry.
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Achievement.
• TDLU Topics (subjects and/or skills) delivered and assessed as part of this programme will not appear on the students NZQA Record of
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Qualification type
Course code
National
NC1533
Programme length
Delivery time
52 weeks
44 weeks (10 months)
Content/Units and assessment type
Unit No Title
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Unit 497 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
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Unit 6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations
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Unit 6401 Provide first aid
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Unit 6402 Provide resuscitation level 2
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Unit 2763 Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand arboriculture industry
6.
Unit 6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of
Practice relating to chainsaw use
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Unit 6917 Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation
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Unit 17261 Carry out grounds person’s duties in an arboricultural situation
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Unit 25399 Prepare to use, use and remove a brushwood chipper
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Unit 17151 Demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements for tree work near electrical lines
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Unit 20574 Identify plants
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Unit 2768 Prune young trees and shrubs in arboriculture situations
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Unit 2766 Maintain amenity trees and shrubs
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Unit 2765 Plant trees and shrubs
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Unit 17256 Use climbing equipment for arboriculture
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Unit 2767 Climb a well branched tree
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Unit 22174 Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers
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Unit 22177 Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants
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A graduate of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
(Level 3) will be able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge and skills relevant to arboriculture.
• All NQF Unit Standards successfully gained through this qualification will be registered with NZQA and appear on the students Record of
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Qualification type
Course code
National
NC1534
Programme length
Delivery time
52 weeks
44 weeks (10 months)
Content/Units and assessment type
Unit No Title
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Unit 43 Maintain a chainsaw
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Unit 17257 Fell and limb trees in arboriculture under
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Unit 2775 supervision
Climb and branch walk difficult trees
Prune mature amenity trees.
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Unit 25406 Undertake sectional felling in arboriculture tree work
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Unit 17258 Use advanced felling techniques in arboriculture
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Unit 2773 Diagnose amenity tree health problems
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Unit 17262 Carry out an arboriculture tree inspection
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A graduate of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
(Level 4) will able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge and skills relevant to arboriculture at tradesperson level, under the supervision of a qualified arborist.
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Qualification type
Course code
National
NC1534 with ‘Advanced’ strand
Programme length
Delivery time
52 weeks
44 weeks (10 months)
Content/Units and assessment type
Unit No Title
1.
Unit 829 Use correct botanical nomenclature
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Unit 17150 Identify trees used in arboriculture
3.
Unit 2769 Demonstrate knowledge of the application of law to arboriculture in New Zealand
4.
Unit 2776 Use amenity tree evaluation methods
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Unit 2821 Plan and manage complex tree work.
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Unit 17152 Carry out tree work near electricity supply lines
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Unit 17259 Operate an elevated platform vehicle for arboriculture
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Unit 25401 Prepare to use, use, and remove a stump grinder
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Unit 25404 Assess a site for amenity trees and select trees
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Unit 25403 Use Advanced rigging in arboriculture tree work
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A graduate of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
(Level 4 ‘Advanced’) will be able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge and skills required by industry to work in the arboriculture sector with full autonomy.
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