Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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 consulting arborists and tree managers.
Graduates with this qualification assess trees and produce reports and documentation attesting to the health and risks related to trees. They diagnose tree disorders and defects, document and communicate recommendations for tree establishment, canopy management, tree remediation, environmental and habitat development and tree removals, within a legislative and regulatory framework.
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the establishment, treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.
Entry Requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must have achieved the following units of competency or their equivalent:
- AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
- AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
- AHCARB323 Identify trees.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 10 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 2 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least one unit from the elective list
- one additional unit may be selected from the elective list, or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course that reflect outcomes at AQF level 4 or above.
Core Units
AHCARB408 |
Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation |
AHCARB508 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB509 |
Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report |
AHCARB510 |
Specify and audit tree work |
AHCARB511 |
Prepare arborist reports |
AHCARB513 |
Examine and assess trees |
AHCARB514 |
Diagnose tree diseases |
AHCWRK508 |
Interpret legislation |
Elective Units
AHCARB512 |
Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software |
AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCNRM507 |
Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems |
AHCPCM601 |
Develop and implement a plant health management strategy |
AHCPGD504 |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
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 |
BSBCOM602 |
Develop and create compliance requirements |
BSBITU404 |
Produce complex desktop published documents |
BSBMGT617 |
Develop and implement a business plan |
CPPSIS5035 |
Obtain and validate spatial data |
CPPSIS5064 |
Coordinate GIS data manipulation and analysis |
LGAPLEM512A |
Provide geographic information systems data |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture |
AHC50516 Diploma of Arboriculture |
Entry requirements added Changes to the units listed in the core and electives Changes to packaging rules, with the core increased from 7 to 8 units and the electives reduced from 3 to 2 units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72