Certificate II in Arboriculture
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of ten (10) core units and five (5) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from the elective unit list
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to from Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the arboriculture industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Arboriculture
AHCARB202A Fell small trees
AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning
AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques
AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal
AHCARB207A Perform ground based rigging
FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees
FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
First Aid
HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support
Work
TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
ELECTIVE UNITS
Arboriculture
AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees
Chemicals
AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
Landscape
AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM207A Conduct front end loader operations
CPCCCM3001A Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM1006A Work safely at heights
RIIMPO318A Conduct skid steer loader operations
Pest management
AHCPMG201A Treat weeds
AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Plants
AHCPCM201A Recognise plants
Soils and media
AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media
Work
AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
RIIOHS205A Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Arboriculture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Tree worker, ground worker
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups |
Problem-solving | Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |