Certificate II in Arboriculture

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

This qualification does not require a person to climb trees, however, units that include the basic skills and knowledge required to climb trees are included in the list of elective units.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

Completion of 15 units made up of 8 core units and 7 elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of 4 units must be selected from the elective unit list

a maximum of 3 units may be selected from units packaged in Certificates II or III 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

Occupational Health and Safety

Unit code

Unit title

add topic CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Arboriculture

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCARB202A

Fell small trees

add topic AHCARB206A

Undertake stump removal

add topic AHCARB207A

Perform ground based rigging

add topic FPICOT2239A

Trim and cut felled trees

add topic FPIHAR2206B

Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

First Aid

Unit code

Unit title

add topic HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support

Work

Unit code

Unit title

add topic TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

ELECTIVE UNITS

Arboriculture

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCARB201A

Apply a range of treatments to trees

add topic AHCARB203A

Perform above ground pruning

add topic AHCARB204A

Undertake standard climbing techniques

Chemicals

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCCHM201A

Apply chemicals under supervision

Landscape

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCLSC205A

Install tree protection devices

Machinery operation and maintenance

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCMOM204A

Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

add topic AHCMOM207A

Conduct front end loader operations

add topic CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

add topic CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

add topic RIIMPO318D

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

Pest management

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCPMG201A

Treat weeds

add topic AHCPMG202A

Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Plants

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCPCM201A

Recognise plants

Soils and media

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCSOL201A

Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Work

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AHCWRK206A

Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

add topic AHCWRK209A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic CPCCCM3003A

Work safely around power sources, services and assets

add topic RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

Subject lists

Arborist Journeyman
Units: CPCCOHS2001A, AHCARB207A, FPIHAR2206B, HLTFA211A, TLID1001A, AHCARB201A, AHCMOM204A, AHCWRK206A, CPCCCM3003A, AHCCHM201A, FPICOT2239A, AHCARB206A, AHCARB202A, AHCARB203A, AHCARB204A, AHCMOM207A, CPCCCM2010B, CPCCCM3001C, RIIMPO318D, AHCPMG202A, AHCPCM201A, RIIWHS205D, AHCARB310A, AHCARB306A, AHCARB308A, FPIFGM3204A, HLTFA201A, CPCCDO3001A, FPICOT2221B, AHCARB503A, AHCARB304A, AHCARB305A, AHCARB307A, AHCARB303A, FPIFGM3205A, AHCCHM303A, AHCCHM304A, CPCCCM3001A, CPCCCM1006A, RIIMPO318A, TLILIC508A, AHCPCM303A, RIIOHS302A, AHCWRK305A, AHCSOL201A

Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Arboriculture. Industry advises completion of AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning and AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques for individuals intending to progress to the Certificate III in Arboriculture.

    Australian Apprenticeships

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Licensing considerations

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

    Job roles

    Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

    tree worker

    ground worker

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Licensing Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Listening and understanding

Speaking clearly and directly

Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork

Working as an individual and a team member

Working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

Adapting to new situations

Planning and organising

Collecting analysing and organising information

Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Participating in continuous improvement and planning

Self-management

Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

Participating in ongoing learning

Learning new skills and techniques

Technology

Using technology and related workplace equipment

Using basic technology skills

Applying OHS knowledge when using technology