Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Arboriculture
Certificate II in Arboriculture
AHC20510
D455
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.- a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to from Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the arboriculture industry.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) 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 |
| D6649 | AHCARB202A | Fell small trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S4697 | FPIHAR2206A | Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6650 | AHCARB203A | Perform above ground pruning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6654 | AHCARB207A | Perform ground based rigging | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C9252 | HLTFA201A | Provide basic emergency life support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S5675 | TLID107C | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA427 | FPICOT2221B | Trim and cross cut felled trees | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6651 | AHCARB204A | Undertake standard climbing techniques | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D6653 | AHCARB206A | Undertake stump removal | 24 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6648 | AHCARB201A | Apply a range of treatments to trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9379 | CPCCCM3001A | Operate elevated work platforms | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7307 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9368 | CPCCCM1006A | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S335 | RTF20203 | Certificate II in Horticulture (Arboriculture) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J792 | AHC20513 | Certificate II in Arboriculture | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register at Training.gov.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 30/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.