Subjects
Total number of units = 23
Core Units = 14
Elective Units = 9
Core Units
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Work safely in the construction industry | |
Inspect trees for access and work*
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Perform pruning operations*
AND
OR
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Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots | |
Identify trees | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Maintain chainsaws | |
Trim and cut felled trees | |
Fall trees manually (intermediate) | |
Operate a pole saw | |
Provide first aid | |
Use business technology | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
Elective Units
Climbing Specialisation
In order to achieve the Climbing specialisation, select all 5 units from Group A.
Select at least 1 unit from Group D
An additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
Group A Climbing
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Dismantle trees*
AND
OR
| |
Undertake aerial rescue*
AND
OR
| |
Use advanced climbing techniques*
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Perform aerial rigging*
AND
OR
| |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*
|
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Specialisation
In order to achieve the EWP specialisation, select all 4 units from Group B.
select 2 units from Group D
an additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group B EWP
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | |
Dismantle trees*
AND
OR
| |
Undertake aerial rescue*
AND
OR
| |
Perform aerial rigging*
AND
OR
|
Climbing and EWP Specialisation
In order to achieve the Climbing and EWP specialisation, select all 6 units from Group C
an additional 3 units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group C Climbing and EWP
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | |
Dismantle trees*
AND
OR
| |
Undertake aerial rescue*
AND
OR
| |
Use advanced climbing techniques*
| |
Perform aerial rigging*
AND
OR
| |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees*
|
For a ground-based outcome without a working-at-height specialisation:
select 6 units from Group D
an additional 3 units may be selected from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Group D
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines*
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Perform ground based rigging*
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Implement a tree maintenance program*
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Install cable and bracing | |
Implement a tree protection program | |
Implement a tree transplanting program | |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport and store chemicals | |
Conduct photography for fieldwork | |
Control weeds | |
Fall trees manually (advanced) | |
Fall trees manually (basic) | |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | |
Perform dogging | |
Work safely at heights | |
Perform EWP rescue | |
Perform EWP controlled descent escape | |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |