AHC20516 Certificate II in Arboriculture

Release: 1

AHC20516 Certificate II in Arboriculture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Qualification Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with knowledge and skills to undertake a range of ground-based tree work activities and as a pathway for further learning required for tree workers in the arboriculture industry.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Occupational Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this qualification in some jurisdictions. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 20

Core Units = 14

Elective Units = 6

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Title
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
AHCARB207	Perform ground based rigging* AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
AHCARB208	Recognise trees
AHCARB209	Assist with aerial rescue from the ground* HLTAID003 Provide first aid AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging* AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
AHCARB210	Work effectively in the arboriculture industry
AHCARB303	Perform pruning operations* FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws AND FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees OR FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw
AHCARB311	Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
FWPCOT2236	Fall trees manually (basic)
FWPCOT2237	Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239	Trim and cut felled trees
FWPHAR2206	Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
TLID1001	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
UETTDREL14A	Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Elective Units

Select at least 4 units from the elective list

An additional 2 units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2

NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit.

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCARB201	Apply a range of treatments to trees* AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCARB206	Operate and maintain stump grinding machines* AHCARB210 Work effectively in the arboriculture industry HLTAID003 Provide first aid
AHCBIO201	Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCLSC205	Install tree protection devices
AHCMOM204	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM207	Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCPGD201	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds
AHCSOL202	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWRK209	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3238	Operate a pole saw
FPIFGM3212	Fall trees manually (intermediate)
FWPFGM3213	Fall trees manually (advanced)
RIIWHS205D	Control traffic with stop-slow bat
TLILIC2005	Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
CPCCCM2010B	Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001C	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
UETTDRRF03B	Perform EWP rescue
UETTDRRF08B	Perform EWP controlled descent escape
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification is not equivalent to AHC20513 Certificate II in Arboriculture.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72