Certificate II in Arboriculture
This qualification covers ground-based tree work, such as pruning, felling small trees, using and maintaining chainsaws, and running chippers and stump grinders. Work is done under supervision and follows strict safety rules, often in support of arborists. If you already work as a ground worker on tree crews, your experience could be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC20516 Certificate II in Arboriculture (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Ground crew workers in tree services who want a qualification for their practical skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Ground worker
- Tree worker
- Arborist assistant
- Tree lopper
Qualification structure
11 CORE UNITS
11 core units of competency.
Core units
11 units- AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
- AHCARB212Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
- AHCARB213Perform ground-based rigging
- AHCARB214Recognise trees
- AHCARB316Perform pruning operations
- FWPCOT2236Fall trees manually (basic)
- FWPCOT2237Maintain chainsaws
- FWPCOT2239Trim and cut felled trees
- FWPCOT3238Operate a pole saw
- FWPHAR2206Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts