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Qualification details

AHC60524 - Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHC60520 - Advanced Diploma of ArboricultureUpdated 3 Elective units, removed 4 deleted Elective units, added 5 Elective units and prerequisite requirements 30/Apr/2024

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 01/May/2024


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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CPPSSI5064 - Conduct complex spatial data analysisConduct complex spatial data analysisCurrentElective
AHCARB613 - Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fireConduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fireCurrentElective
AHCARB408 - Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluationPerform a ground-based tree defect evaluationCurrentElective
LGAPLA005 - Protect heritage and cultural assetsProtect heritage and cultural assetsCurrentElective
AHCARB609 - Measure and improve the performance of urban forestsMeasure and improve the performance of urban forestsCurrentCore
AHCARB512 - Generate tree plans using computer-aided design softwareGenerate tree plans using computer-aided design softwareCurrentElective
AHCARB610 - Provide consultation in a legal frameworkProvide consultation in a legal frameworkCurrentCore
AHCPCM602 - Develop and implement a plant health management strategyDevelop and implement a plant health management strategyCurrentElective
AHCARB608 - Interpret diagnostic test resultsInterpret diagnostic test resultsCurrentCore
AHCWRK506 - Collect and manage dataCollect and manage dataCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 362511 Arborist 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Arboriculture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Senior Consulting Arborist 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 362511 Arborist 01/May/2024 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 01/May/2024 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 01/May/2024 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 10.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for specialist consulting arborists, senior consulting arborists, and senior tree managers.

It applies to individuals who apply advanced and paraprofessional knowledge and skills to manage trees in the context of society and infrastructure, including:

  • integration of design, planning and tree diagnostics
  • urban forest performance and operational management
  • development of strategies and policy for arboriculture within a legislative and regulatory framework.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the establishment, treatment and removal of trees apply in all States and Territories.

Entry Requirements

Prior to commencing the qualification, an individual must have:

  • a diploma of arboriculture

or

  • a diploma or higher qualification in a field related to arboriculture plus 2 years current work experience as a consulting arborist or a municipal tree manager.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 10 units of competency:
  • 4 core units plus
  • 6 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:

  • up to 4 units selected from group A
  • up to 2 units may be selected from electives listed in groups A or B or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course
  • electives from Group B can only be selected where required as a pre-requisite

No more than 3 of the 6 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 6 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 6.

Core Units

AHCARB608

Interpret diagnostic test results

AHCARB609

Measure and improve the performance of urban forests

AHCARB610

Provide consultation in a legal framework

AHCARB611

Develop an operational tree management plan

Elective Units

Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Group A

AHCARB512

Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software

AHCARB612

Review and develop strategic tree policy

AHCARB613 *

Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire

AHCNRM507

Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems

AHCPCM602

Develop and implement a plant health management strategy

AHCWRK506

Collect and manage data

AHCWRK605

Design and conduct a field-based research trial

BSBAUD515

Evaluate and review compliance

BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plans

BSBSTR602

Develop organisational strategies

CPPSSI5064

Conduct complex spatial data analysis

FWPFRM5003

Contribute to and implement a forest inventory program

LGAPLA005

Protect heritage and cultural assets

PSPPCM007

Manage contracts

PSPPCY018

Manage policy implementation

Group B

AHCARB408

Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation

AHCARB513

Examine and assess trees

Pre-requisite requirements

Unit of Competency

Pre-requisite requirement

AHCARB613 Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire

AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation

AHCARB513 Examine and assess trees

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHC60524 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

AHC60520 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

Updated 3 Elective units, removed 4 deleted Elective units, added 5 Elective units and prerequisite requirements

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72