Course Code and Name:
AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture
Qualification Description:
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the arboriculture industry, including, climbing arborist, EWP arborist, crane specialist, environmental arborist and an arborist works coordinator.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of arboriculture activities including, shaping and canopy management, tree health and remediation, environmental and habitat development, to tree dismantling and removal. The work involves high-risk operations either working at heights or conducting support works to individuals working above ground. Work practices operate within a strict safety regime to protect workers and the public.
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules:
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
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18 units of competency:
- 9 core units plus
- 9 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Quality Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 7 units must be from groups A, B, C, D, E or F, with all the units from at least one specialisation selected from the specialisations listed below
- the remaining 2 units may be selected from units listed in groups A, B, C, D, E or F or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
No more than 3 of the 9 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 3 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 3.
Electives are to be packaged to provide a qualification with one or more specialisations as follows:
- All 3 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
- All 4 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Crane Specialist)
- All 4 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist)
- All 4 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Environmental arborist)
- All 3 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator)
- Electives from Group G can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
Note: If more than one specialisation is completed, award of the qualification would read (for example): Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist, Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist).
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Core Units:
Core Units of Competency
AHCARB213
Perform ground based rigging
AHCARB314
Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315
Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB316
Perform pruning operations
AHCARB323
Identify trees
FWPCOT2237
Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239
Trim and cut felled trees
FWPFGM3212
Fall trees manually (intermediate)
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
Electives:
Units of Competency
AHCARB317
Dismantle trees
AHCARB318*
Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB319
Use arborist climbing techniques
Units of Competency
AHCARB317
Dismantle trees
AHCARB324
Use cranes to access and dismantle trees
CPCCDO3011A*
Perform dogging
AHCARB319
Use arborist climbing techniques
Units of Competency
AHCARB317
Dismantle trees
TLILIC0005
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
UETTDRRF03*
Perform EWP rescue
UETTDRRF08
Perform EWP controlled descent escape
Units of Competency
AHCARB325
Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
AHCFAU201
Recognise fauna
AHCLPW304
Carry out inspection of designated area
AHCNAR202
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
Units of Competency
AHCARB407
Supervise and audit tree operations
AHCARB408
Perform ground based tree defect evaluation
AHCARB409
Conduct a safety audit
Units of Competency
AHCARB212
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
AHCARB321
Implement a tree protection program
AHCARB320
Install tree support systems
AHCARB322
Access tree for inspection
AHCARB406
Verify pruning specifications
AHCBIO305
Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304
Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPMG301
Control weeds
AHCPMG302
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCWRK305
Coordinate work site activities
CPCCCM2010B*
Work safely at heights
FWPCOT3238
Operate a pole saw
FWPFGM3213
Fall trees manually (advanced)
FWPHAR2206
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
RIIWHS205E
Control traffic with stop-slow bat
UETTDREL14
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Units of Competency
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
HLTAID001
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Prerequisite requirements:
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
| Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
|---|---|
| AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue | HLTAID003 Provide first aid AHCARB319 Use arborists climbing techniques |
| CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights | CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging | CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| UETTDRRF03B Perform EWP rescue | HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Qualification Mapping Information:
| Code and title current version | Code and title previous version |
|---|---|
| AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture | AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture |
Links:
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: – https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
