To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
18 units of competency:
9 core units plus
9 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Quality Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
7 units must be from groups A, B, C, D, E or F, with all the units from at least one specialisation selected from the specialisations listed below
the remaining 2 units may be selected from units listed in groups A, B, C, D, E or F or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
No more than 3 of the 9 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 3 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 3.
Electives are to be packaged to provide a qualification with one or more specialisations as follows:
All 3 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
All 4 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Crane Specialist)
All 4 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist)
All 4 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Environmental arborist)
All 3 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator)
Electives from Group G can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
Note: If more than one specialisation is completed, award of the qualification would read (for example): Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist, Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist).
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Core Units
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Unit
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Title
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AHCARB213
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Perform ground based rigging
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AHCARB314
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Implement a tree maintenance program
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AHCARB315
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Inspect trees for access and work
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AHCARB316
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Perform pruning operations
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AHCARB323
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Identify trees
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FWPCOT2237
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Maintain chainsaws
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FWPCOT2239
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Trim and cut felled trees
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FWPFGM3212
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Fall trees manually (intermediate)
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HLTAID003
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Provide first aid
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Group A Climbing specialist
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AHCARB317
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Dismantle trees
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AHCARB318*
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Undertake aerial rescue
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AHCARB319
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Use arborist climbing techniques
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Group B Crane specialist
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AHCARB317
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Dismantle trees
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AHCARB324
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Use cranes to access and dismantle trees
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CPCCDO3011A*
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Perform dogging
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AHCARB319
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Use arborist climbing techniques
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Group C Elevated Work Platform (EWP) specialist
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AHCARB317
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Dismantle trees
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TLILIC0005
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Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
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UETTDRRF03*
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Perform EWP rescue
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UETTDRRF08
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Perform EWP controlled descent escape
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Group D Environmental arborist (habitat protection and creation)
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AHCARB325
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Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
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AHCFAU201
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Recognise fauna
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AHCLPW304
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Carry out inspection of designated area
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AHCNAR202
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Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
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Group E Works Coordinator
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AHCARB407
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Supervise and audit tree operations
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AHCARB408
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Perform ground based tree defect evaluation
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AHCARB409
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Conduct a safety audit
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Group F General Electives
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AHCARB212
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Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
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AHCARB321
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Implement a tree protection program
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AHCARB320
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Install tree support systems
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AHCARB322
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Access tree for inspection
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AHCARB406
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Verify pruning specifications
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AHCBIO305
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Apply biosecurity measures
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AHCCHM304
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Transport and store chemicals
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AHCCHM307
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Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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AHCPMG301
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Control weeds
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AHCPMG302
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
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AHCWRK305
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Coordinate work site activities
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CPCCCM2010B*
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Work safely at heights
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FWPCOT3238
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Operate a pole saw
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FWPFGM3213
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Fall trees manually (advanced)
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FWPHAR2206
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Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
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RIIWHS205E
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Control traffic with stop-slow bat
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UETTDREL14
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Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
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Group G Prerequisite Units
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CPCCOHS2001A
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Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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HLTAID001
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Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue
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HLTAID003 Provide first aid
AHCARB319 Use arborists climbing techniques
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CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
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CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging
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CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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UETTDRRF03B Perform EWP rescue
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HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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