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AHC30820 - Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

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AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture 

Climbing Arborist

 

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Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles in the arboriculture industry, including, climbing arborist, EWP arborist, environmental arborist and an arborist works coordinator.

Individuals with this qualification perform a range of arboriculture activities including, shaping and canopy management, tree health and remediation, environmental and habitat development, to tree dismantling and removal. The work involves high risk operations either working at heights or conducting support works to individuals working above ground. Work practices operate within a strict safety regime to protect workers and public.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some States and Territories.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 18 units of competency:
  • 9 core units plus
  • 9 elective units.

 

Tailored Training Plans

Contact us today for your individual Pre-Enrolment Consultation to review the volume of learning (time) and recognition of current skills to have your tailored quote developed to help you acheive your career goals sooner. 

 

 

Duration 

The volume of learning is reviewed at your time of enrolment when you can select one of the following pathways to acheive your goals to become a Qualified Arborist:

Contact us to find out which pathway is the best way for you to get recognised in Professional Tree Care!

 

Deposit

A minimum Deposit of $1,500.00 is required prior to commencement of the program. 

Payment plans are available for monthly or quarterly installments with our accounts team. 

Wait list
  • Upcoming Course Dates
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Units of Competency
  • Training and Assessment Strategy

2024 Course Schedule

DNA Training runs every Semester for AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture programs so that you can plan ahead upskilling your team or gaining your qualifications

Delivery includes 2 consecutive days per month so that you can easily plan your attendance.

Yes we are able to provide you with an Individual Training Plan for each Apprentice and coordinate with your chosen Apprenticeship provider. 

 

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What is recognition of prior learning?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which non-formal learning and informal learning are measured, mediated for recognition across different contexts, and certified against the requirements for credit, access, inclusion or advancement in the formal education and training system, or workplace.
 
Forms of evidence for RPL in Cert III in Arboriculture may include some of the following examples:
  • Resume
  • Job/Work Orders
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Social Media
  • Website
  • Job Description
  • Case Studies
  • Third Party Results
  • Customer Testimonies 

 

What is a credit transfer RTO?

What is a credit transfer? A credit transfer is when a student has previously completed study and wishes to receive recognition for the previous study they have completed.
This usually entails a Statement of Attainment that has been certified by a JP to verify the Award. The Unit code and Name needs to be equivalent or may be equivalent and superseded to be applied. 
 
 

What is Recognition of Current Competencies?

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) is an assessment process that enables people to gain formal qualifications for the skills and knowledge they already have. The process includes an assessment of evidence supplied by the candidate against the outcomes of the relevant unit standard(s).

AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture 

Climbing specialist

The following units of competency and modules have been selected to aid you in starting your career as an Climbing Arborist Cutting performing tree maintenance and removal. 

 

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 18 units of competency:
  • 9 core units plus
  • 9 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Quality Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

  • 7 units must be from groups A, B, C, D, E or F, with all the units from at least one specialisation selected from the specialisations listed below
  • the remaining 2 units may be selected from units listed in groups A, B, C, D, E or F or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

No more than 3 of the 9 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 3 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 3.

Electives are to be packaged to provide a qualification with one or more specialisations as follows:

  • All 3 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
  • All 4 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Crane Specialist)
  • All 4 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist)
  • All 4 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Environmental arborist)
  • All 3 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator)
  • Electives from Group G can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.

 

Core Units of Competency

AHCARB213

Perform ground based rigging

AHCARB314

Implement a tree maintenance program

AHCARB315

Inspect trees for access and work

AHCARB316

Perform pruning operations

AHCARB323

Identify trees

FWPCOT2237

Maintain chainsaws

FWPCOT2239

Trim and cut felled trees

FWPFGM3212

Fall trees manually (intermediate)

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

 

Elective Units of Competency

Group A Climbing specialist

AHCARB317

Dismantle trees

AHCARB318*

Undertake aerial rescue

AHCARB319

Use arborist climbing techniques

 

Group F General Electives

AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

FWPHAR2206

Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

UETTDREL14

Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Imported Elective from another training package

RIIWHS302E

Implement Traffic Management Plans

 

Training and the Award is issued through Thoughtplanters Australia RTO40739 and is recorded on the ESI Worker Portal at successful completion

 

TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Our training has been designed to aid the visual and audio learners through structured tutorials and a good balance of practical skills formation so that you can have a hands on skills building activities. 

Assessment Methods include:

  • Written Questions
  • Questions and Answers
  • Role Plays
  • Scenario Case Studies
  • Practical Observations

 

Practical Training Locations

Immerse yourself in the simulated training environment with DNA Training Solutions at over 200 acres of lush vegetation. We provide practical training location access all year round at our varies sights in the Yarra Ranges

  • Macclesfield
  • Avonsleigh
  • Gembrook
  • Beaconsfield

Practical Skills Formation is an important part of your learning journey so we take you off site to apply your skills under the safe direction of your Trainer and Assessor. We limit 6 student per Trainer and Assessor to ensure you have quality skill instruction and essential one on one time to formulate your technique. 

 

WHAT TO BRING?
Please bring relevant PPE to your practical training days including the following items:
• Chaps
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Cut class 5 gloves
• Sunscreen
• High Visibility Clothing
• Safety boots

 

Equipment 

We use the STIHL MS 261 C-M Professional Chainsaws as our chainsaw of choice for forming your skills from the STIHL SHOP in DANDENONG

We own our VERMEER BC700XL Wood Chipper to take onsite so that you can chip what you prune on the day! The BC700XL is the smallest machine in Vermeer's wood chipper line, the BC700XL design is based on operator feedback and focuses on productivity advantage and ease-of-use.

 

Theory Training Rooms

Our Theory Training Rooms are designed for comfort and easy access so that you can sit back and tune in to what the Trainers are guiding you through using our Projector along with each student receiving a copy of the Workbook so that you can easily keep track and follow along. 

Our Training Room has access to DNA Trainings Student Wi-Fi so that you can go online in the Learner Portal to read through the digital Workbook at any time and complete your written assessments. 

 

Group Training Events

Our Trainers and Assessors will come to your business to train your staff on your selected courses which we can tailor to suit your industry. When we train your staff on your site you will have the benefits of minimising risk in the workplace and have the knowledge that your employees can act
in case of an incident occurring to minimise the loss of lives or serious injury.

 

Contact us for your tailored group booking quote on 03 9070 1111 or email admin@dnatraining.com.au

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