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AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

National ID AHC30820 State ID AC64
Branch out to a career outdoors

Combine a love of the outdoors with a fascinating career as an arborist.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the arboriculture industry, including identifying trees, pruning, using equipment and workplace safety. 

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AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)

CampusesMurdoch.

When Semester 1, 2024. Continuous enrolment.

Study Mode Apprenticeship. On Campus.

Branch out with a Certificate III in Arboriculture and combine your love of the outdoors with a fascinating career as an arborist.

Gain a range of knowledge and skills to undertake arboriculture related work, and use this qualification as a pathway for further learning required to become an arborist. You will cover both ground-based work and working at heights.

 

  • tree identification
  • pruning operations
  • using and maintaining arboriculture equipment 
  • first aid 
  • workplace safety and health

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • enjoyment of practical/manual work and working in varied weather conditions outdoors
  • ability to work at heights
  • high stamina and fitness levels
  • enjoyment of nature and the outdoors

Important information

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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Murdoch
How Apprenticeship

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

National ID Unit title
AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
AHCARB323 Identify trees
FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees
FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate)
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
National ID Unit title
AHCARB214 Recognise trees
AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques
AHCARB320 Install tree support systems
AHCARB321 Implement a tree protection program
AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging $178.75 $53.35 $54.25
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program $97.50 $29.10 $39.75
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work $227.50 $67.90 $29.25
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations $227.50 $67.90 $39.75
AHCARB323 Identify trees $260.00 $77.60 $30.25
FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws $65.00 $19.40 $41.75
FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees $130.00 $38.80 $43.25
FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) $325.00 $97.00 $43.25
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $58.50 $17.46 $92.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Recognise trees
$113.75 $33.95 $30.25
Dismantle trees
$373.75 $111.55 $69.00
Undertake aerial rescue
$178.75 $53.35 $62.75
Use arborist climbing techniques
$357.50 $106.70 $56.25
Install tree support systems
$78.00 $23.28 $60.50
Implement a tree protection program
$78.00 $23.28 $35.50
Access trees for inspection
$78.00 $23.28 $58.50
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
$113.75 $33.95 $42.50
Operate a pole saw
$130.00 $38.80 $41.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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