Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
AHC60524
BJR2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for specialist consulting arborists, senior consulting arborists, and senior tree managers.
It applies to individuals who apply advanced and paraprofessional knowledge and skills to manage trees in the context of society and infrastructure, including:
integration of design, planning and tree diagnostics
urban forest performance and operational management
development of strategies and policy for arboriculture within a legislative and regulatory framework.
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the establishment, treatment and removal of trees apply in all States and Territories.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- ten (10) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to 4 units selected from group A
- up to 2 units may be selected from electives listed in groups A or B or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from Group B can only be selected where required as a pre-requisite
No more than 3 of the 6 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 6 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 6.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV64 | AHCARB611 | Develop an operational tree management plan | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBV61 | AHCARB608 | Interpret diagnostic test results | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBV63 | AHCARB609 | Measure and improve the performance of urban forests | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBV62 | AHCARB610 | Provide consultation in a legal framework | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available option.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV57 | AHCARB513 | Examine and assess trees | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBV51 | AHCARB408 | Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation | 90 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFG6 | AHC60520 | Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing the qualification, an individual must have:
a diploma of arboriculture
or
a diploma or higher qualification in a field related to arboriculture plus 2 years current work experience as a consulting arborist or a municipal tree manager.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships