Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Arboriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Tree worker, ground worker

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to from Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the arboriculture industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Arboriculture 

AHCARB202A Fell small trees

AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning

AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques

AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal

AHCARB207A Perform ground based rigging

FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees

FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

First Aid 

HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

Work 

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Arboriculture 

AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees

Chemicals 

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Landscape 

AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

AHCMOM207A Conduct front end loader operations

CPCCCM3001A Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCCM1006A Work safely at heights

RIIMPO318A Conduct skid steer loader operations

Pest management 

AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Plants 

AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Work 

AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets

RIIOHS205A Control traffic with stop-slow bat