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Certificate II in Arboriculture

AHC20520
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
11Core units, plus electives
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
9Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC20520, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Ground based tree worker in Arboriculture
Industries
Arboriculture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC20520 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 11 core units plus electives chosen with your provider. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
AHCARB212Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
AHCARB213Perform ground-based rigging
AHCARB214Recognise trees
AHCARB316Perform pruning operations
FWPCOT2236Fall trees manually (basic)
FWPCOT2237Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239Trim and cut felled trees
FWPCOT3238Operate a pole saw
FWPHAR2206Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC20520 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

9 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Arbortrim Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Career Skills Australia Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Climb High TrainingBased in ACT · Registered since 2014→
INTERLINK TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
Power Safety TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2017→
RelyOn Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2013→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
THOUGHTPLANTERS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
treesystemsBased in SA · Registered since 2018→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.