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Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture

This qualification covers senior consulting and tree management work. It includes reading diagnostic test results, improving urban forests, writing tree management plans and giving advice within the law. Experienced consulting arborists may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencing the qualification, an individual must have: a diploma of arboriculture or a diploma or higher qualification in a field related to arboriculture plus 2 years current work experience as a consulting arborist or a municipal tree manager.
SUPERSEDES
AHC60520 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Consulting arborists and senior tree managers who assess trees, plan urban forests and give expert advice.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Consulting arborist
  • Senior consulting arborist
  • Tree manager
  • Urban forest manager

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: Up to 4 units selected from group A. Up to 2 units may be selected from electives listed in groups A or B or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Electives from Group B can only be selected where required as a pre-requisite. No more than 3 of the 6 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 6 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 6.

Core units

4 units
  1. AHCARB608Interpret diagnostic test results
  2. AHCARB609Measure and improve the performance of urban forests
  3. AHCARB610Provide consultation in a legal framework
  4. AHCARB611Develop an operational tree management plan

Elective units

17 units

Group A

  1. AHCARB512Generate tree plans using computer-aided design software
  2. AHCARB612Review and develop strategic tree policy
  3. AHCARB613 (has a prerequisite)Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire
  4. AHCNRM513Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
  5. AHCPCM602Develop and implement a plant health management strategy
  6. AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
  7. AHCWRK605Design and conduct a field-based research trial
  8. BSBAUD515Evaluate and review compliance
  9. BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
  10. BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
  11. CPPSSI5064Conduct complex spatial data analysis
  12. FWPFRM5003Contribute to and implement a forest inventory program
  13. LGAPLA005Protect heritage and cultural assets
  14. PSPPCM007Manage contracts
  15. PSPPCY018Manage policy implementation

Group B

  1. AHCARB408Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
  2. AHCARB513Examine and assess trees

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

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCARB613 Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire — 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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