Certificate III in Arboriculture
AHC30824
TAFE NSW in NSW offers Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30824), a nationally recognised AQF Level 3 qualification.
TAFE NSW
Tier 2TAFE · NSW
4.2· 33 reviews
Domestic fee · Full qualification
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Entry requirements and how you'll study
TAFE NSW offers Certificate III in Arboriculture in NSW.
The price on this page is what TAFE NSW has published for Certificate III in Arboriculture. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.
Entry requirements
TAFE NSW has not listed entry rules for Certificate III in Arboriculture. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.
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What you'll learn
The study plan includes Perform ground-based rigging, Implement a tree maintenance program, Inspect trees for access and work, Perform pruning operations, Identify trees, and Maintain chainsaws. Open a unit to see what it covers.
Career outcome
Occupation this qualification leads to
- ArboristOSCA 342231
Subjects & units of competency
9 core units · 35 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completed- AHCARB213
Perform ground-based rigging
CORE - AHCARB314
Implement a tree maintenance program
CORE - AHCARB315
Inspect trees for access and work
CORE - AHCARB316
Perform pruning operations
CORE - AHCARB323
Identify trees
CORE - FWPCOT2254
Maintain chainsaws
CORE - FWPCOT2273
Trim and cut felled trees
CORE - FWPCOT3350
Fell trees manually (intermediate)
CORE - HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
CORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- AHCARB212
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
ELECTIVE - AHCARB317
Dismantle trees
ELECTIVE - AHCARB318
Undertake aerial rescue
ELECTIVE - AHCARB319
Use arborist climbing techniques
ELECTIVE - AHCARB320
Install tree support systems
ELECTIVE - AHCARB321
Implement a tree protection program
ELECTIVE - AHCARB322
Access trees for inspection
ELECTIVE - AHCARB324
Use cranes to access and dismantle trees
ELECTIVE - AHCARB325
Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
ELECTIVE - AHCARB406
Verify pruning specifications
ELECTIVE - AHCARB407
Supervise and audit tree operations
ELECTIVE - AHCARB408
Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
ELECTIVE - AHCARB409
Conduct a safety audit
ELECTIVE - AHCBIO303
Apply biosecurity measures
ELECTIVE - AHCCHM304
Transport and store chemicals
ELECTIVE - AHCCHM307
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
ELECTIVE - AHCECR202
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
ELECTIVE - AHCFAU202
Recognise fauna
ELECTIVE - AHCLPW312
Carry out inspection of designated area
ELECTIVE - AHCPMG301
Control weeds
ELECTIVE - AHCPMG302
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
ELECTIVE - AHCWRK317
Coordinate work site activities
ELECTIVE - CPCCDO3011
Perform dogging
ELECTIVE - CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT3301
Trim trees using a pole saw
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT3351
Fell trees manually (advanced)
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR2208
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
ELECTIVE - HLTAID009
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ELECTIVE - RIIWHS204E
Work safely at heights
ELECTIVE - RIIWHS205E
Control traffic with stop-slow bat
ELECTIVE - TLILIC0005
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
ELECTIVE - UEECD0007
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
ELECTIVE - UETDREL006
Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
ELECTIVE - UETDRMP004
Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
ELECTIVE - UETDRMP005
Perform elevated work platform rescue
ELECTIVE
