Qualification Outline

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Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture

Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC80116
State Code:
BDC3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/09/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning required for consulting arborists in the arboriculture industry.
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:
Consulting Arborist
Senior Consulting Arborist
Senior Arborist
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = five (5)
- Core units = zero (0)
- Elective Units = five (5)

Elective Units
- select two (2) units from Group A
- an additional three (3) units may be selected from Group A or B 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 8
1. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR54 AHCARB803 Analyse edaphic interactions of trees and structures 110 Unit of competency
BAL42 AHCARB702 Analyse mycology cultures 55 Unit of competency
BAP45 AHCARB701 Analyse tree biomechanics 70 Unit of competency
BAT68 AHCARB704 Conduct an entomology research project 90 Unit of competency
BAM57 AHCARB801 Contextualise diagnostic tests 55 Unit of competency
BAT50 AHCARB802 Develop an urban forest management framework 110 Unit of competency
BAT78 AHCARB703 Research urban forest performance 70 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVW82 AMPMGT806 Commercialise research and technology product or idea 100 Unit of competency
BAR96 AHCWRK603 Design and conduct a field-based research trial 50 Unit of competency
AUI35 BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research 150 Unit of competency
AWN80 MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques 120 Unit of competency
BAS78 AHCARB607 Review and develop strategic tree policy 110 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG4 AHC80120 Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

AHC60516 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information