Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
The Diploma of Arboriculture reflects the role of personnel working as consultant arborists.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or completion of the Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Consulting arborist
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of five (5) core units and five (5) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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
Arboriculture
AHCARB501A Assess trees
AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees
AHCARB503A Diagnose tree diseases
AHCARB504A Develop a tree protection program
AHCARB505A Document and audit tree work
ELECTIVE UNITS
Business
AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
Occupational health and safety
AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes
Plants
AHCPCM601A Develop and implement a plant health management strategy
Work
AHCWRK503A Prepare reports
AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice
AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation
AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK510A Audit site operations