The proposed unit standards have been developed based on industry feedback and the results of consultation with: the NZAA Education and Training, regional Arboriculture meetings through out New Zealand, two national conferences, and NZHITO review.

If you have any feedback or comments to make on the proposed Arboriculture unit standards please contact us at: Feedback or email: jane@hortito.org.nz by the 29th August 2008.

The following arboriculture unit standards have been reviewed, and have had changes made to them in line with recommendations made during the review process:

The following are the proposed new unit standards to the arboriculture domain as a result of the review process:

• Arb1 - Use a Brushwood Chipper, Level 3, Credit 4

• Arb2 - Demonstrate Knowledge of Tree Support Systems, Level 4, Credit 5

• Arb3 - Use a Stump Grinder, Level 3, Credit 4

• Arb5 - Advanced tree climbing for Arborists, Level 4, Credit 10

• Arb6 - Use advanced rigging in tree work, Level 4, Credit 10

• Arb7 - Assess a site for amenity trees and select trees, Level 3, Credit 8

Note: Arb1 and Arb3 will replace unit standard 17260 "Use a brush chipper and stump grinder", while Arb7 will replace unit standards 2770 and 2819

To see the details of the changed unit standards and the proposed new unit standards please click here to download a pdf document. (1.5MB)

The following unit standards have only had changes made to the special notes section to ensure that they comply with the latest Codes of Practice, Standards and Legislation.

To see the details of the changes to these unit standards please click here to download a pdf document. (1.3MB)