Courses
We deliver National Training products in partnership with ThoughtPlanters (Australia) Pty Ltd RTO: 40739
Student Certificates and Statement of Attainments will be issued by ThoughtPlanters RTO
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This qualification involves the skills and knowledge to work in the arboriculture industry, as a climbing arborist, EWP arborist and environmental arborist.
To complete this qualification, successful performance of the following arboriculture must be achieved: shaping and canopy management, tree health and remediation, environmental and habitat development, to tree dismantling and removal.
The work involves high risk operations either working at heights or conducting support works to individuals working above ground. Work practices operate are paramount to a strict safety regime to protect workers and public.
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Core
AHCARB323 Identify trees
FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate)
AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging
**HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Electives
Climbing Electives
AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection
AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques
AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
EWP Electives
**TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
UETDRMP005# Perform elevated work platform rescue
UETDRMP004# Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
General Elective
FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw
AHCCHM304 & AHCCHM307 Combined Units - Transport and store chemicals & Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
** Specialist RTO required. Credit Transfer upon unit completion. Students must supply a verifiable USI Transcript to enable credit transfer.
# Unit prerequisites
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
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18 months to maximum of 36 months
climber
EWP
Environmental (Conservation)
AHc30824
Cert III Arboriculture
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Duration: 5 Days
FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
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Duration: 8 Days spread over 3 months, to complete the full maintenance program.
AHCARB323 Identify trees
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work
Option for Tree ID weekend camp, to complete portfoilio as an intensive.
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# Units with pre-requisits
Climbing Arborist Units
Duration: Min. 3 Days - depending on Experience
AHCARB318 # Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques
AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection
# Prerequisite unit - HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
EWP Arborist Units
Outsourced Specialist Licence
Must be completed first as prerequisite to other units.
# TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Duration: 1 Day
UETDRMP005 # Perform elevated work platform rescue
UETDRMP004 # Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
# Prerequisite unit - HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Coming Soon - Environmental Arborist
AHCARB325 Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges
AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna
AHCLPW312 Carry out inspection of designated area
AHCECR202 Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
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Duration: 6 Days (2 Days per Fortnight over 1 Months)
AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging
AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
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Duration: 6 Days (3 Days per Fortnight)
FWPCOT3350 Fell trees manually (intermediate)
FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
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Duration: 3 Days
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
To ease the load of the qualification, we have grouped the units into clustered ‘Blocks’ to reduce the pressure. You can enroll in each block separately to suit your schedule, this flexibility will improve the success of gaining the full qualification.
Training Blocks
** Outsourced Unit - HLTAID011 Provide first aid - Complete prior to Block 4
Mobile Training Facility
Please enquire how we can Train at your workplace
Pricing/Quotes - Please contact us
Short Courses
Single or Clustered units to meet your business needs
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FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
FWPCOT3350 Fell trees manually (intermediate)
FWPCOT3351 Fell trees manually (advanced)
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Climbing Units
AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques & AHCARB318 * Undertake aerial rescue
EWP Descent and Rescue
UETDRMP005 * Perform elevated work platform rescue & UETDRMP004 * Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
Chemical Units
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals, AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases & AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Please enquire if the units you require are not listed.
Tailored Short Courses
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Foundation skills for the use of chainsaw at Industry standard.
FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2256 Trim and cut felled trees
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaw
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Skills, Techniques and Knowledge required for being responsible for maintaining the appearance and health of outdoor spaces.
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaw
FWPCOT3238 Operate Pole saw
FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
AHCARB316 Pruning Operations
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
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Manual felling units required for the plantation industry.
* Pre-requisit - Must hold Chainsaw basic units
FWPCOT2253 - Fell trees manually (basic)
FWPFGM3216 - Fell trees manually (intermediate)
Optional
FWPFGM3213 Fall trees manually (advanced)
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Want to Climb trees for fun? This is for you!
Learn the techniques, rope skills and equipment required to safely ascend and see the world from a different perspective!
AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection
AHCARB318 * Undertake aerial rescue
Prerequisite
* HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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For those in any ‘Land Care’ roll, these are the foundation skills and knowledge to expand your expertise into the care of Trees as part of the environment.
AHCARB323 Identify Trees
AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
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Further to the previous course, these units expand on your knowledge to undertaking direct action to detect and prevent pest and disease for individual trees or a specific area.
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
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These unit are the prerequisites to completing AHC50520 Diploma in Arboriculture.
AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations
AHCARB323 Identify trees.
Tailored Short Courses will receive a Certificate of Achievement for the units completed and a Certificate of Attendance in the name of the Short Course.
Community Education Courses
knowledge and skills building
to support our community in the care of our environment
Informal Community Courses: Statement of Attendance provided on completion.
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Skill Course
Description
Learn how to maintain and safely operate your chainsaw.
Covering - PPE, Cleaning and sharpening your chainsaw, handling and cutting techniques.
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Knowledge Course
Description
Learn how to identify trees from their characteristics like leaf arrangement, shape, and size, as well as tree shape, bark texture, and fruit type.
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Knowledge Course
Description
From correctly identifying the pest or disease to how to irradiate and heal your trees.
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Knowledge Course
Description
Identifying tree defects from the ground involves looking for visible signs of structural weakness, decay, and disease. Inspecting the root flare, trunk, and canopy for issues that can reveal potential hazards.
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Skill Course
Description
Learn the skill of formative pruning your trees to bring them back to health and showcase their beauty.
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Skill Course
Description
Learn how to make habitat that can be installed in your garden to invite native fauna back into your environment. From options that can be purchased to re-generating hollows, this interactive course is full of wildlife conservation creativity.
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Skill Course
Description
For competent Chainsaw users only.
This fun and creative course is all about habitat hollows and how we can mimic what takes nature years to create using our chainsaws.
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Knowledge Course
Description
Learn a range of practices aimed at preserving the health, safety, and aesthetics of your trees. Including identifying when pruning, pest and disease management, fertilization, and structural support are needed.