Certificate III in Arboriculture
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of 15 units made up of two (2) core units and thirteen (13) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other endorsed training package. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the arboriculture industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Arboriculture
AHCARB310A Perform aerial rigging
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Arboriculture
AHCARB301A Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB302A Conduct tree inspections
AHCARB303A Implement a tree pruning program
AHCARB304A Fell trees with advanced techniques
AHCARB305A Remove trees in confined spaces
AHCARB306A Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB307A Undertake complex tree climbing
FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Arboriculture
AHCARB308A Install cable and bracing
FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate)
FPIFGM3205A Fall trees manually (advanced)
Chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
First Aid
HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM207A Conduct front end loader operations
CPCCCM3001A Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM1006A Work safely at heights
RIIMPO318A Conduct skid steer loader operations
TLILIC508A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 meters or more)
Plants
AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens
Work
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections
CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
CPCCDO3001A Perform dogging
RIIOHS302A Implement traffic management plan
Subject lists
- Arborist Technician
- 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
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, Diploma of Arboriculture.
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:
Arborist
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
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 Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems 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 Managing time and priorities |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Learning new skills and techniques Participating in ongoing learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |