Certificate II in Arboriculture

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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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

37.3%

Labourers

22.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers

15.0%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

26.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

14.3%

Accommodation and Food Services

14.0%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

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

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

37.3%

22.1%

15.0%

Industries

26.3%

14.3%

14.0%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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Labour Market