Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Arboriculture

Certificate II in Arboriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20520
State Code:
BFG2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
26/08/2020
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
460
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/02/2022 Current Approved
1.00 26/08/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for ground-based tree workers in the arboriculture industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform a range of ground-based arboriculture activities under supervision including, pruning of trees, felling of small trees, operation of chainsaws, and the operation of equipment required for processing and removal of tree material. The work may involve high risk operations in support of arborists. Work practices are undertaken within a strict safety regime to protect workers and the public.
This qualification is suitable as a pre-apprenticeship or school based program for introduction to the arboriculture industry.
Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Eleven (11) core units of competency
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBV38 AHCARB211 Apply treatments to trees 30 Unit of competency
AXL67 FWPCOT2236 Fall trees manually (basic) 80 Unit of competency
AXL66 FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws 20 Unit of competency
AXK40 FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher 30 Unit of competency
AXL25 FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw 40 Unit of competency
OBV55 AHCARB212 Operate and maintain stump grinding machines 40 Unit of competency
OBV60 AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging 55 Unit of competency
OBV46 AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations 70 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBV54 AHCARB214 Recognise trees 35 Unit of competency
AXL63 FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCX6 AHC20516 Certificate II in Arboriculture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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