Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Arboriculture
Certificate IV in Arboriculture
AHC41916
BCX9
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes with a range of specialised knowledge and skills to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning required for supervising arborists in the arboriculture industry.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
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
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- fifteen (15) units of competency:
- ten (10) core units plus
- five (5) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select at least three (3) units from the elective list
- an additional two (2) units may be selected from the elective list, 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 4.
1. Core Units
Ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP55 | AHCBUS401 | Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWY91 | TAEASS402 | Assess competence | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAN95 | AHCARB404 | Conduct a safety audit | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUL09 | BSBWHS404 | Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAS37 | AHCBUS402 | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN11 | AHCPCM402 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAO26 | AHCARB403 | Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ10 | BSBITU404 | Produce complex desktop published documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAT23 | AHCARB402 | Supervise and audit tree operations | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ61 | AHCARB401 | Verify pruning specifications | 110 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAO33 | AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAE93 | BSBSMB420 | Evaluate and develop small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAT49 | AHCARB302 | Inspect trees for access and work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWY67 | TAEASS403 | Participate in assessment validation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7375 | CPCCDO3011A | Perform dogging | 32 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ31 | AHCARB405 | Perform geospatial data collection | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAR61 | AHCARB303 | Perform pruning operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAO39 | AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWY90 | TAEASS401 | Plan assessment activities and processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D1458 | CPPSEC4008A | Prepare a detailed tender | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAM67 | AHCBUS504 | Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAM41 | AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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