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Diploma of Arboriculture

This qualification covers consulting arborist and tree manager work. It includes assessing trees for health and risk, diagnosing tree diseases and defects, writing arborist reports and impact assessments, and specifying tree work within the law. Experienced arborists may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To commence this qualification an individual must have achieved the following units of competency or their equivalent: AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations AHCARB323 Identify trees.
SUPERSEDES
AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Arborists who assess trees and write reports and want a higher-level qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Consulting arborist
  • Tree manager
  • Arboricultural consultant
  • Tree risk assessor

Qualification structure

10 units in total. 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: At least one unit from the elective list. One additional unit may be selected from the elective list, or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course that reflect outcomes at AQF level 4 or above.

Core units

8 units
  1. AHCARB408Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
  2. AHCARB508Identify, select and specify trees
  3. AHCARB509Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report
  4. AHCARB510Specify and audit tree work
  5. AHCARB511Prepare arborist reports
  6. AHCARB513Examine and assess trees
  7. AHCARB514Diagnose tree diseases
  8. AHCWRK517Interpret legislation

Elective units

17 units
  1. AHCARB512Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software
  2. AHCARB613 (has a prerequisite)Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire
  3. AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
  4. AHCNRM513Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
  5. AHCPCM602Develop and implement a plant health management strategy
  6. AHCPGD509Develop and implement a streetscape management plan
  7. AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
  8. AHCWRK514Manage trial and research material
  9. AHCWRK515Assess new industry developments
  10. AHCWRK516Implement professional practice
  11. AHCWRK519Audit site operations
  12. AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability
  13. BSBAUD515Evaluate and review compliance
  14. BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
  15. BSBTEC401Design and produce complex text documents
  16. CPPSSI5035Create spatial data
  17. CPPSSI5064Conduct complex spatial data analysis

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCARB613 Conduct complex tree hazard — prerequisite: AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation; AHCARB513 Examine and assess trees

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

OFFICIAL DETAILS

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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