Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Arboriculture

Diploma of Arboriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50516
State Code:
BCZ3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
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
745
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/09/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with integrated knowledge and skills for skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning required for consulting arborists in the arboriculture industry.

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 at least one (1) unit from the elective list
- An additional two (2) units may be selected from the elective list, or from 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 5.
1. Core Units

Seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAM02 AHCARB504 Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report 80 Unit of competency
BAQ67 AHCARB602 Diagnose tree diseases 35 Unit of competency
BAN25 AHCARB505 Document and audit tree work 80 Unit of competency
BAP11 AHCARB601 Examine and assess trees 110 Unit of competency
BAT72 AHCARB502 Identify, select and specify trees 110 Unit of competency
BAP26 AHCWRK508 Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
BAM27 AHCARB506 Prepare arborist reports 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAO81 AHCWRK504 Assess new industry developments 120 Unit of competency
BAP76 AHCWRK510 Audit site operations 80 Unit of competency
BAP32 AHCWRK502 Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
AUJ30 BSBCOM602 Develop and create compliance requirements 50 Unit of competency
BAP51 AHCPCM601 Develop and implement a plant health management strategy 35 Unit of competency
BAM52 AHCPGD504 Develop and implement a streetscape management plan 30 Unit of competency
BAN99 AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
BAS47 AHCARB507 Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software 55 Unit of competency
BAQ41 AHCWRK507 Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
BAN60 AHCWRK505 Manage trial and research material 45 Unit of competency
BAR58 AHCNRM507 Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems 40 Unit of competency
BAO26 AHCARB403 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation 90 Unit of competency
BAM67 AHCBUS504 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
AUJ10 BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
C4351 LGAPLEM512A Provide geographic information systems data 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D517 AHC50510 Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG3 AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information