Cert III in Arboriculture - AHC30820
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Cert III in Arboriculture
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
AHC30820
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Cert III in Arboriculture?
The Certificate III in Arboriculture highlights the knowledge required for trade-level positions in the arboriculture sector, like arborist climbing, crane specialist, EWP arborist, and so. If a person has this degree, they can carry out various arboricultural tasks, including shaping and canopy management, environmental and habitat development, tree health and remediation and tree dismantling and removal.
Some States and Territories have laws, rules, and ordinances governing how to treat and cut down trees.
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The Cert III in Arboriculture gives understanding to the individuals about different works in the arboriculture industry, like EWP arborist, climbing arborist, environmental arborist and an arborist works coordinator.
- Photo (latest)
- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
- Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
- Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
- RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Cert III in Arboriculture
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
| Unit | Title |
| AHCARB213 | Perform ground-based rigging |
| AHCARB314 | Implement a tree maintenance program |
| AHCARB315 | Inspect trees for access and work |
| AHCARB316 | Perform pruning operations |
| AHCARB323 | Identify trees |
| FWPCOT2237 | Maintain chainsaws |
| FWPCOT2239 | Trim and cut felled trees |
| FWPFGM3212 | Fall trees manually (intermediate) |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Electives
Group A Climbing specialist
| AHCARB317 | Dismantle trees |
| AHCARB318* | Undertake aerial rescue |
| AHCARB319 | Use arborist climbing techniques |
Group B Crane specialist
| AHCARB317 | Dismantle trees |
| AHCARB324 | Use cranes to access and dismantle trees |
| CPCCDO3011A* | Perform dogging |
| AHCARB319 | Use arborist climbing techniques |
Group C Elevated Work Platform (EWP) specialist
| AHCARB317 | Dismantle trees |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
| UETDRRF002* | Perform EWP rescue |
| UETTDRRF08 | Perform EWP controlled descent escape |
Group D Environmental arborist (habitat protection and creation)
| AHCARB325 | Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges |
| AHCFAU201 | Recognise fauna |
| AHCLPW304 | Carry out inspection of designated area |
| AHCNAR202 | Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
Group E Works Coordinator
| AHCARB407 | Supervise and audit tree operations |
| AHCARB408 | Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation |
| AHCARB409 | Conduct a safety audit |
Group F General Electives
| AHCARB212 | Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
| AHCARB321 | Implement a tree protection program |
| AHCARB320 | Install tree support systems |
| AHCARB322 | Access trees for inspection |
| AHCARB406 | Verify pruning specifications |
| AHCBIO305 | Apply biosecurity measures |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities |
| CPCCCM2010B* | Work safely at heights |
| FWPCOT3238 | Operate a pole saw |
| FWPFGM3213 | Fall trees manually (advanced) |
| FWPHAR2206 | Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
| RIIWHS205E | Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
| UETTDREL14 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
Group G Prerequisite Units
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
| Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
| AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue | HLTAID011 Provide First Aid AHCARB319 Use arborists climbing techniques |
| CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights | CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging | CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| UETDRRF002 Perform EWP rescue | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
