Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 3:50 PM AWST
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Certificate III in Arboriculture
Certificate III in Arboriculture
AHC30816
BDE4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/12/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides occupation outcomes with a range of specialised knowledge and skills to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning required for arborists in the arboriculture industry.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include the general title Arborist, and the specialisation titles:
Climbing Arborist
EWP Arborist
Ground-based Arborist.
The qualification covers both ground-based workers and those working at heights.
This qualification does not require a person to work at heights, however, units that include the skills and knowledge required to work at heights, both from an elevated work platform (EWP) and by climbing trees, are included as elective streams.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this qualification in some jurisdictions. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 and elective unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID011, HLTAID009 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twenty three (23) units of competency:
- fourteen (14) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.
Climbing specialisation
- select all five (5) units from Group A.
- select at least one (1) unit from Group D
- an additional three (3) units may be selected from Group D, from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3.
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) specialisation:
- select all four (4) units from Group B.
- select two (2) units from Group D
- an additional three (3) units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3.
Climbing and EWP specialisation:
- select all six (6) units from Group C
- an additional three (3) units may be selected from Group D, from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3.
Ground-based outcome without a working-at-height specialisation:
- select six (6) units from Group D
- an additional three (3) units may be selected from this Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected elective units must be relevant to job outcomes in Arboriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification at AQF level 3.
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) on TGA require completion of prerequisite Unit/s (please see TGA for more information).
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed.
2. Group A Climbing Specialisation Units
In order to achieve the Climbing specialisation, select all five (5) units from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR99 | AHCARB305 | Dismantle trees | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAL77 | AHCARB310 | Perform aerial rigging | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAO33 | AHCARB306 | Undertake aerial rescue | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN54 | AHCARB307 | Use advanced climbing techniques | 110 | Unit of competency |
| BAT64 | AHCARB312 | Use standard climbing techniques to access trees | 24 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B EWP Specialisation Units
In order to achieve the EWP specialisation, select all four (4) units from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR99 | AHCARB305 | Dismantle trees | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWL71 | TLILIC2005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAL77 | AHCARB310 | Perform aerial rigging | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAO33 | AHCARB306 | Undertake aerial rescue | 24 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Climbing and EWP Specialisation Units
In order to achieve the Climbing and EWP specialisation, select all six (6) units from Group C
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR99 | AHCARB305 | Dismantle trees | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWL71 | TLILIC2005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAL77 | AHCARB310 | Perform aerial rigging | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAO33 | AHCARB306 | Undertake aerial rescue | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAN54 | AHCARB307 | Use advanced climbing techniques | 110 | Unit of competency |
| BAT64 | AHCARB312 | Use standard climbing techniques to access trees | 24 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
For each specialisation, the remaining three (3) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D474 | AHC30810 | Certificate III in Arboriculture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFG5 | AHC30820 | Certificate III in Arboriculture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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