Subjects
Total number of units = 20
Core Units = 14
Elective Units = 6
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Work safely in the construction industry | |
Perform ground based rigging*
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Recognise trees | |
Assist with aerial rescue from the ground*
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Work effectively in the arboriculture industry | |
Perform pruning operations*
AND
OR
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Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots | |
Fall trees manually (basic) | |
Maintain chainsaws | |
Trim and cut felled trees | |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | |
Provide first aid | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
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 |
Apply a range of treatments to trees*
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Operate and maintain stump grinding machines*
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Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material | |
Apply chemicals under supervision | |
Install tree protection devices | |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | |
Conduct front-end loader operations | |
Plant trees and shrubs | |
Treat weeds | |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Operate a pole saw | |
Fall trees manually (intermediate) | |
Fall trees manually (advanced) | |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | |
Work safely at heights | |
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | |
Perform EWP rescue | |
Perform EWP controlled descent escape | |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |