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Qualification details

AHC20516 - Certificate II in Arboriculture (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AHC20513 - Certificate II in ArboricultureThis qualification is not equivalent to AHC20513 Certificate II in Arboriculture. 26/Jun/2016
Is superseded by AHC20520 - Certificate II in ArboricultureTotal number of units required to achieve the qualification decreased from 20 to 11, all of which are core. 25/Aug/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCARB208 - Recognise treesRecognise treesSupersededCore
HLTAID001 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationProvide cardiopulmonary resuscitationSupersededElective
FWPHAR2206 - Operate a mobile chipper/mulcherOperate a mobile chipper/mulcherSupersededCore
AHCARB207 - Perform ground based riggingPerform ground based riggingSupersededCore
AHCWRK209 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededElective
CPCCCM3001C - Operate elevated work platformsOperate elevated work platformsSupersededElective
AHCARB201 - Apply a range of treatments to treesApply a range of treatments to treesSupersededElective
AHCLSC205 - Install tree protection devicesInstall tree protection devicesSupersededElective
FWPFGM3212 - Fall trees manually (intermediate)Fall trees manually (intermediate)SupersededElective
FWPCOT2237 - Maintain chainsawsMaintain chainsawsSupersededCore
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 843311 Horticultural Nursery Assistant 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Arboriculture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Arboriculture Worker 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant 14/Oct/201631/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 843311 Horticultural Nursery Assistant 01/Apr/2022 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 14/Oct/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 27/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Qualification Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with knowledge and skills to undertake a range of ground-based tree work activities and as a pathway for further learning required for tree workers in the arboriculture industry.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Occupational Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this qualification in some jurisdictions. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 20

  • Core Units = 14
  • Elective Units = 6

Core Units

Unit Code 

Unit Title 

CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

AHCARB207

Perform ground based rigging*

AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots

AHCARB208

Recognise trees

AHCARB209

Assist with aerial rescue from the ground*

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*

AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots

AHCARB210

Work effectively in the arboriculture industry

AHCARB303

Perform pruning operations*

FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws

AND

FWPCOT2239Trim and cut felled trees

OR

FWPCOT3238Operate a pole saw

AHCARB311

Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots

FWPCOT2236

Fall trees manually (basic)

FWPCOT2237

Maintain chainsaws

FWPCOT2239

Trim and cut felled trees

FWPHAR2206

Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

UETTDREL14A

Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Elective Units

  • Select at least 4 units from the elective list
  • An additional 2 units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
    Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2

NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit.

Unit Code 

Unit Title 

AHCARB201

Apply a range of treatments to trees*

AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision

AHCARB206

Operate and maintain stump grinding machines*

AHCARB210Work effectively in the arboriculture industry

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

AHCBIO201

Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material

AHCCHM201

Apply chemicals under supervision

AHCLSC205

Install tree protection devices

AHCMOM204

Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM207

Conduct front-end loader operations

AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

AHCPMG201

Treat weeds

AHCSOL202

Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

AHCWRK209

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

FWPCOT3238

Operate a pole saw

FPIFGM3212

Fall trees manually (intermediate)

FWPFGM3213

Fall trees manually (advanced)

RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

TLILIC2005

Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

UETTDRRF03B

Perform EWP rescue

UETTDRRF08B

Perform EWP controlled descent escape

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification is not equivalent to AHC20513 Certificate II in Arboriculture.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72