Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Arboriculture
Certificate III in Arboriculture
AHC30810
D474
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of 15 units made up of:- two (2) core units and
- thirteen (13) elective units.
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other endorsed training package. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the arboriculture industry.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D6664 | AHCARB310A | Perform aerial rigging | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6656 | AHCARB302A | Conduct tree inspections | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D6658 | AHCARB304A | Fell trees with advanced techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6655 | AHCARB301A | Implement a tree maintenance program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6657 | AHCARB303A | Implement a tree pruning program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6659 | AHCARB305A | Remove trees in confined spaces | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WA427 | FPICOT2221B | Trim and cross cut felled trees | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6660 | AHCARB306A | Undertake aerial rescue | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D6661 | AHCARB307A | Undertake complex tree climbing | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S343 | RTF30203 | Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE4 | AHC30816 | Certificate III in Arboriculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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