Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for ground-based tree workers in the arboriculture industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of ground-based arboriculture activities under supervision including, pruning of trees, felling of small trees, operation of chainsaws, and the operation of equipment required for processing and removal of tree material. The work may involve high risk operations in support of arborists. Work practices are undertaken within a strict safety regime to protect workers and the public.
This qualification is suitable as a pre-apprenticeship or school based program for introduction to the arboriculture industry.
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:
- 11 core units of competency
Core Units
AHCARB211 |
Apply treatments to trees |
AHCARB212 |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
AHCARB213 |
Perform ground-based rigging |
AHCARB214 |
Recognise trees |
AHCARB316 |
Perform pruning operations |
FWPCOT2236 |
Fall trees manually (basic) |
FWPCOT2237 |
Maintain chainsaws |
FWPCOT2239 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
FWPCOT3238 |
Operate a pole saw |
FWPHAR2206 |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture Release 2 |
AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture Release 1 |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72