Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Arboriculture

Certificate II in Arboriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20516
State Code:
BCX6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
679
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides occupation outcomes with knowledge and skills to undertake a range of ground-based tree work activities and as a pathway for further learning required for tree workers 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
Total number of units = twenty (20)
Core Units = fourteen (14)
Elective Units = six (6)
- select at least four (4) 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 CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP75 AHCARB209 Assist with aerial rescue from the ground 55 Unit of competency
AXL67 FWPCOT2236 Fall trees manually (basic) 80 Unit of competency
AXL66 FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws 20 Unit of competency
AXK40 FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher 30 Unit of competency
BAM85 AHCARB207 Perform ground based rigging 30 Unit of competency
BAR61 AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations 70 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
BAL32 AHCARB208 Recognise trees 35 Unit of competency
AVJ76 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
BAR22 AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots 25 Unit of competency
AXL63 FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees 40 Unit of competency
BAO13 AHCARB210 Work effectively in the arboriculture industry 55 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
WD652 UETTDREL14A Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker 36 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAN37 AHCARB201 Apply a range of treatments to trees 30 Unit of competency
BAT45 AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision 35 Unit of competency
BAS70 AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 25 Unit of competency
BAT56 AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations 65 Unit of competency
WH754 RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
AXK65 FWPFGM3213 Fall trees manually (advanced) 120 Unit of competency
AXK70 FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) 100 Unit of competency
BAQ11 AHCBIO201 Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material 20 Unit of competency
BAN71 AHCLSC205 Install tree protection devices 24 Unit of competency
AWL71 TLILIC2005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
AXL25 FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw 40 Unit of competency
BAP40 AHCARB206 Operate and maintain stump grinding machines 40 Unit of competency
WE988 CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
BAM98 AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WD709 UETTDRRF08B Perform EWP controlled descent escape 18 Unit of competency
WD704 UETTDRRF03B Perform EWP rescue 18 Unit of competency
BAP80 AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs 30 Unit of competency
WG730 HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 Unit of competency
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
BAR92 AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30 Unit of competency
WE987 CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J792 AHC20513 Certificate II in Arboriculture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG2 AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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