AHC50516 Diploma of Arboriculture

Release 2

AHC50516 Diploma of Arboriculture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Qualification Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with integrated knowledge and skills for skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning required for consulting arborists in the arboriculture industry.

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 = 10

Core Units = 7

Elective Units = 3

Core Units

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

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCARB601	Examine and assess trees* AHCARB403 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation* AHCARB302 Inspect trees for access and work* AHCARB313 Identify trees
AHCARB502	Identify, select and specify trees
AHCARB602	Diagnose tree diseases
AHCARB504	Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report* AHCARB502 Identify, select and specify trees
AHCARB505	Document and audit tree work
AHCARB506	Prepare arborist reports
AHCWRK508	Interpret legislation

Elective Units

Select at least 1 unit from the elective list

An additional 2 units may be selected from the elective list, or from 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 5

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

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCARB403	Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation* AHCARB302 Inspect trees for access and work** AHCARB313 Identify trees
AHCARB507	Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software
AHCPCM601	Develop and implement a plant health management strategy
AHCNRM507	Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
AHCWRK502	Collect and manage data
AHCWRK504	Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK505	Manage trial and research material
AHCWRK507	Implement professional practice
AHCWRK510	Audit site operations
AHCWRK511	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
AHCPGD504	Develop and implement a streetscape management plan
AHCBUS504	Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
BSBCOM602	Develop and create compliance requirements
BSBITU404	Produce complex desktop published documents
LGAPLEM512A	Provide geographic information systems data

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification is not equivalent to AHC50510 Diploma of Arboriculture.

Links

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