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Certificate II in Arboriculture is designed to equip students with a wide range of theoretical and practical skills specifically required by the Arboriculture industry.
The course also aims to develop student awareness of safety issues, particularly in regards to machinery, tools and equipment use.
The course requires a high level of physical participation in practical activities.
This qualification is delivered at South Metropolitan TAFE part-time over 3 semesters and is available in Semester One.
To successfully complete this course you must be employed in the Arboriculture industry as you are required to complete and submit work-based log books.
Entrance Requirements
Prerequisites
Study pathway
Job opportunities
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
- Certificate II in Arboriculture is designed to equip students with a wide range of theoretical and practical skills specifically required by the tree care industry.
For information about jobs and pathways, please see
http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Further study opportunities:
- AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture, State ID BDE4
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
How to apply
Course Overview
| Where |
Murdoch |
| Duration | 3 semesters part-time (on campus) |
| How | Part Time Traineeship |
| When |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
View our 2018 Indicative Fees list.
These fees are indicative only for students enrolling in government funded courses on a full time basis.
The indicative fees for a course may differ between training providers due to the units they have included in the course outline. These differences generally result from adapting courses to meet local industry needs. The actual cost of a course will also vary if different electives are chosen by the student.
Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loans
Students in an eligible diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. For more information on entrance requirements and eligible course list please see www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
For information on VET Student Loans at South Metropolitan TAFE please visit the Student Loans page.
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website
The units in Traineeships and Apprenticeships are customised according to the individual Training Agreement that is negotiated with the employer and may vary (within the Qualification rules) in each case.
18 months units| Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Recognise trees | AHCARB208 | BAL32 |
| Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots | AHCARB311 | BAR22 |
| Work effectively in the arboriculture industry | AHCARB210 | BAO13 |
| Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | AHCSOL202 | BAS70 |
| Plant trees and shrubs | AHCPGD201 | BAP80 |
| Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | HLTAID001 | WG730 |
| Provide first aid | HLTAID003 | WG732 |
| Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | TLID1001 | AVJ76 |
| Trim and cut felled trees | FWPCOT2239 | AXL63 |
| Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain chainsaws | FWPCOT2237 | AXL66 |
| Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | FWPHAR2206 | AXK40 |
| Operate a pole saw | FWPCOT3238 | AXL25 |
| Operate and maintain stump grinding machines | AHCARB206 | BAP40 |
| Perform pruning operations | AHCARB303 | BAR61 |
| Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | AHCPMG202 | BAO90 |
| Work safely in the construction industry | CPCCOHS1001A | W9434 |
| Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | UETTDREL14A | WD652 |
| Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Assist with aerial rescue from the ground | AHCARB209 | BAP75 |
| Fall trees manually (basic) | FWPCOT2236 | AXL67 |
| Perform ground based rigging | AHCARB207 | BAM85 |
This course will not use TAFE Admissions for Semester One 2019, please apply direct as per the following.
- For apprenticeships and traineeships (where available), you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
- For international students (where available), contact
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au. - For all other courses, or if you need help or have questions please contact us via one of the methods below.
Please note: All enrolling students will require a Unique Student Identifier number.
If you are unsure if you have the entry requirements (meet one of the three alternatives under Entrance Requirements, where applicable), please apply anyway with as much information as you can provide, alternatives such as literacy or numeracy tests, or entry based on past experience may be possible.
For more information, contact us:
webform: (below)
phone: 1800 001 001
email: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au
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