Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC60516
State Code:
BDC4
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
718
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 broad knowledge and skills for paraprofessional/highly skilled work and 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 = ten (10)
- Core Units = seven (7)
- Elective Units = three (3)

Elective Units
- select one (1) unit from Group A
- an additional two (2) units may be selected from Group A 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 6.
1. Core Units

Seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP68 AHCARB606 Develop an operational tree management plan 90 Unit of competency
BAQ67 AHCARB602 Diagnose tree diseases 35 Unit of competency
BAP11 AHCARB601 Examine and assess trees 110 Unit of competency
BAQ41 AHCWRK507 Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
BAO11 AHCARB603 Interpret diagnostic test results 90 Unit of competency
BAQ13 AHCARB604 Measure and improve the performance of urban forests 110 Unit of competency
BAN19 AHCARB605 Provide consultation in a legal framework 70 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least one (1) unit 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
C1361 LGACOMP008A Apply conflict resolution strategies 30 Unit of competency
BAP32 AHCWRK502 Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
BAQ89 AHCLPW601 Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan 60 Unit of competency
BAR96 AHCWRK603 Design and conduct a field-based research trial 50 Unit of competency
AUJ30 BSBCOM602 Develop and create compliance requirements 50 Unit of competency
AUK16 BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan 60 Unit of competency
BAP51 AHCPCM601 Develop and implement a plant health management strategy 35 Unit of competency
AUL97 BSBMGT616 Develop and implement strategic plans 60 Unit of competency
AWK56 FWPCOT6207 Develop forest management systems and processes 200 Unit of competency
BAS47 AHCARB507 Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software 55 Unit of competency
D2857 LGAGCM710A Manage contracts and contractors 70 Unit of competency
AWU10 PSPPCY010 Manage policy implementation 40 Unit of competency
AWK48 FWPFGM6203 Manage sustainable tree inventory 150 Unit of competency
BAR58 AHCNRM507 Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems 40 Unit of competency
AWN80 MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques 120 Unit of competency
AWK55 FWPCOT6205 Prepare an enterprise carbon management report 80 Unit of competency
C3701 LGAPLEM612B Protect heritage and cultural assets 40 Unit of competency
C4351 LGAPLEM512A Provide geographic information systems data 40 Unit of competency
BAS78 AHCARB607 Review and develop strategic tree policy 110 Unit of competency
AWK54 FWPCOT6204 Use carbon accounting to estimate emissions 120 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG6 AHC60520 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

AHC50516 Diploma of Arboriculture.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information