Thoughtplanters
Certificate III in Arboriculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you looking for a new career opportunity and like the sound of spending more time in nature, maintaining gardens or working in a nursery? Then a course with Thoughtplanters could be perfect for you.
Thoughtplanters provides theory and practical training in all areas of the horticulture, arboriculture and utility line-clearance industries. We train from the grassroots up, working directly with industries and educational partners, government agencies, not-for-profits and standard-setting bodies. Our expert trainers can teach at convenient locations or work on-site with our trainees. Whatever your situation is, we have the flexibility to meet your training needs.
We have a team of trainers who are specialists in a variety of areas, which means our services cover the full spectrum of horticulture and arboriculture training. Whether you're looking for a short course or safety training for your workplace, Thoughtplanters has you covered. All of our trainers share the same passion for the industry and for passing on their expertise to the students.
Delivery mode
Thoughtplanters offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Arboriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Climbing Arborist
A Climbing Arborist uses harness and rigging systems to cut, trim and fell trees and branches. You’ll assess the structure and health of a tree and...
Arborist
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
About Thoughtplanters
In the beginning, Thoughtplanters was called Horttraining. The idea for Horttraining took shape among five arborists discussing the lack of relevant horticulture and arboriculture training in New Zealand. During a brainstorming session, they worked out a plan to close the gap and start a business offering training to the next wave of horticulturalists in New Zealand.
And that was the start of Horttraining. It didn't take long until they began searching for skilled and passionate trainers for their core team. The company was up and rolling, providing quality horticulture training across New Zealand.
The success of the business went beyond their expectations. They continued to grow steadily, and within a few years, they had several training programs across different industry sectors. Their initial business idea worked so well that calls started coming in from overseas, and the business expanded internationally.
But the needs of the national and international market grew, and it was hard for the business to keep up. So in 2010, Thoughtplanters took over. With the same passion for the industry and learning culture, we've continued on the same road as Horttraining. Our goal is to plant thoughts and grow better thinkers.
