Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes with a range of specialised knowledge and skills to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning required for arborists in the arboriculture industry.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include the general title Arborist, and the specialisation titles:
- Climbing Arborist
- EWP Arborist
- Ground-based Arborist
The qualification covers both ground-based workers and those working at heights. This qualification does not require a person to work at heights, however, units that include the skills and knowledge required to work at heights, both from an elevated work platform (EWP) and by climbing trees, are included as elective streams.
The testamur issued for this qualification is to be titled AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture.
An additional descriptor should be added by the RTO to reflect unit selection for a specialisation, for example:
- AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing)
- AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture (EWP)
- AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing and EWP)
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 = 23
- Core Units = 14
- Elective Units = 9
Core Units
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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CPCCOHS1001A |
Work safely in the construction industry |
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AHCARB302 |
Inspect trees for access and work* AHCARB313 Identify trees |
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AHCARB303 |
Perform pruning operations* FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws AND FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees OR FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw |
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AHCARB311 |
Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
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AHCARB313 |
Identify trees |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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FWPCOT2237 |
Maintain chainsaws |
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FWPCOT2239 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
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FWPFGM3212 |
Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
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FWPCOT3238 |
Operate a pole saw |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
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TLID1001 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
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UETTDREL14A |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
Elective Units
Climbing Specialisation
In order to achieve the Climbing specialisation, select all 5 units from Group A.
- Select at least 1 unit from Group D
- An additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
Group A – Climbing
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCARB305 |
Dismantle trees* AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
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AHCARB306 |
Undertake aerial rescue* HLTAID003 Provide first aid AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB307 |
Use advanced climbing techniques* AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
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AHCARB310 |
Perform aerial rigging* AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques* |
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AHCARB312 |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees* AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Specialisation
In order to achieve the EWP specialisation, select all 4 units from Group B.
- select 2 units from Group D
- an additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group B – EWP
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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TLILIC2005 |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB305 |
Dismantle trees* AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
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AHCARB306 |
Undertake aerial rescue* HLTAID003 Provide first aid AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB310 |
Perform aerial rigging* AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
Climbing and EWP Specialisation
- In order to achieve the Climbing and EWP specialisation, select all 6 units from Group C
- an additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group C – Climbing and EWP
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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TLILIC2005 |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB305 |
Dismantle trees* AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
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AHCARB306 |
Undertake aerial rescue* HLTAID003 Provide first aid AHCARB310 Perform aerial rigging** AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques*** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees**** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB307 |
Use advanced climbing techniques* AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
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AHCARB310 |
Perform aerial rigging* AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AND AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques** AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots OR TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
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AHCARB312 |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees* AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
For a ground-based outcome without a working-at-height specialisation:
- select 6 units from Group D
- an additional 3 units may be selected from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group D
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCARB206 |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines* AHCARB210 Work effectively in the arboriculture industry HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
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AHCARB207 |
Perform ground based rigging* AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
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AHCARB301 |
Implement a tree maintenance program* AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCARB308 |
Install cable and bracing |
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AHCARB309 |
Implement a tree protection program |
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AHCLSC310 |
Implement a tree transplanting program |
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AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCNAR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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FWPFGM3213 |
Fall trees manually (advanced) |
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FWPCOT2236 |
Fall trees manually (basic) |
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FWPHAR2206 |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
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RIIWHS205D |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
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CPCCDO3011A |
Perform dogging |
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CPCCCM2010B |
Work safely at heights |
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UETTDRRF03B |
Perform EWP rescue |
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UETTDRRF08B |
Perform EWP controlled descent escape |
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HLTAID001 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is not equivalent to AHC30810 Certificate III in Arboriculture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
