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Certificate III in Arboriculture

AHC30824
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
18Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
21Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC30824, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
Arborist
Industries
Arboriculture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC30824 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 18 units: 9 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCARB212Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
AHCARB213Perform ground-based rigging
AHCARB314Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB316Perform pruning operations
AHCARB317Dismantle trees
AHCARB318Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB319Use arborist climbing techniques
AHCARB320Install tree support systems
AHCARB321Implement a tree protection program
AHCARB322Access trees for inspection
AHCARB323Identify trees
AHCARB324Use cranes to access and dismantle trees
AHCARB325Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
AHCARB406Verify pruning specifications
AHCARB407Supervise and audit tree operations
AHCARB408Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
AHCARB409Conduct a safety audit
AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCECR202Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
AHCFAU202Recognise fauna
AHCLPW312Carry out inspection of designated area
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
CPCCDO3011Perform dogging
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
FWPCOT3301Trim trees using a pole saw
FWPCOT3350Fell trees manually (intermediate)
FWPCOT3351Fell trees manually (advanced)
FWPHAR2208Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UETDREL006Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
UETDRMP004Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
UETDRMP005Perform elevated work platform rescue
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC30824 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

21 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→
Arbtrack AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Australian Institute of ArboricultureBased in QLD · Registered since 2019→
Climb High TrainingBased in ACT · Registered since 2014→
Construction Training College Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Everest Training SolutionsBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
INTERLINK TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
Martyr Training Services Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2005→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Power Safety TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2017→
RelyOn Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2013→
RISE Training AcademyBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→
The Hub for Learning Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2020→
THOUGHTPLANTERS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
treesystemsBased in SA · Registered since 2018→
Wodonga Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→

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.