AHC30824 CERTIFICATE III In Arboriculture
(Climbing / EWP Specialist)

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The Australian Institute of Arboriculture (RTO #45502) offers the nationally recognised AHC30824 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing / EWP Specialist) package, with high quality course materials and premium training designed to deliver a unique and practical learning experience.

Where can it take your career?

The AHC30824 Certificate III in Arboriculture is the latest qualification ideal for learners who aim to work in roles that require the most current knowledge and skills in arboriculture. These roles include working at heights using climbing techniques and elevated work platforms (EWP’s) to access and work in trees.

Completing this course is perfect for learners who wish to work as a:

  • Climbing Arborist
  • EWP Arborist

How is the course delivered?

This AHC30824 course is designed to be delivered through a Face-to-Face Delivery Method. Learners can complete it in 7 terms over 85 weeks, including 14 weeks of holidays, depending on each learner’s relevant skill, knowledge, and experience. Learners are expected to complete 3 units per term.

Here are the full details:

  • Course Delivery: Face-to-face delivery.
  • Course Duration: minimum 85 weeks divided into 7 terms.
  • Contact Hours: 8 hours per fortnight face-to-face delivery of practical skills and knowledge and minimum expected 8 hours per week of vocational placement for a total of 928 hours.
  • Volume of Learning and Amount of Training: Up to 928 formal training hours and up to 1178 hours of total volume of learning, depending on the learner’s existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read The Australian Institute of Arboriculture Learner Handbook containing the Refund Policy, Complaints Policy, Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure, and other policies and procedures prior to enrolling.

What will you learn in the AHC30824 Cert III Arboriculture course?

In this arboriculture course, learners will learn from practical and classroom sessions and experience various situations during vocational experience (on-the-job-experience). Among others, learners will learn how to:

  • Identify and inspect trees for access and work
  • Dismantle trees
  • Implement tree maintenance and protection programs
  • Use arborist climbing techniques
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Fell trees manually (intermediate)
  • Perform pruning operations

How is the course structured?

Learners will progress through their AHC30824 course following The Australian Institute of Arboriculture’s course delivery approach, which includes:

  • Pre-enrolment assessment – Assigns each learner to a cohort, depending on their existing knowledge, skills, and experience
  • Learn and Practice – Learners complete their required amount of training, depending on the cohort they belong to; they are also given individual and group practice activities, where they can apply and test the concepts, theories, and processes they’ve learned
  • Assessment – Learners are required to complete theoretical and practical assessments

All learners will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:

  • Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
  • Questioning (may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview
  • Portfolio (may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence
  • Structured Activities (may include Projects, case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks)

What are the course units?

The AHC30824 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing and EWP) includes 9 core units and 9 elective units, for a total of 18 units.

Course Units

  • 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
  • FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
  • FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
  • FWPCOT3350 Fall trees manually (intermediate)
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Climbing Specialist Electives Course Content

  • AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
  • AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue
  • AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques
  • AHCARB322 Access tree for inspection
  • UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
  • AHCARB321 Implement a tree protection program
  • AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities
  • FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
  • FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

EWP Specialist Electives Course Content

  • AHCARB317 Dismantle trees
  • 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**
  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation*
  • AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities
  • UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
  • FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
  • FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
    **Prerequisite units apply - see below.

*HLTAID011, TLILIC0005, UETDRMP005, UETDRMP004 and HLTAID009 units are NOT delivered by the Australian Institute of Arboriculture.

Students must organise the completion of these units via an external provider.

** Prerequisite units

UETDRMP005 Perform elevated work platform rescue

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

or

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

or

UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

 

UETDRMP004 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

or

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

 

What are the entry requirements?

There are no prerequisites required to enter this course. However, it is preferred that students:

  • Are 18 years or older (a requirement for the TLILIC0005 unit)
  • Are living or working in Queensland or New South Wales
  • Have successfully completed at least Australian high school year 10 (or equivalent)
  • Have basic computer skills
  • Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills* (Note: Applicants who do not hold a minimum qualification of Certificate II or above from an Australian institution will be required to complete an LLN assessment where their language, literacy, and numeracy skills will be reviewed with writing tests and face to face interviews.)
  • Have access to a workplace that contains trees, such as: parks, residential, commercial or industrial properties, road reserves or other installations containing trees
  • Possess at least a moderate level of fitness (students will have to demonstrate an extended duration of physical exertion)

*Students who fail to meet the LLN requirements of the course may still be enrolled to the course provided that enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.

The following unit has the following corresponding prerequisites:
  • AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • AHCARB319 Use arborists climbing techniques

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course, Australian Institute of Australian will provide:

  • Learner Guides (Unit resources and digital access to the Minimum Industry Standards published Arboriculture Australia)
  • Access to the Australian Institute of Arboriculture’s Learning Management System
  • Class Activity Books
  • Helpful Resources (Templates, Extra Handouts and Weblinks)
  • Access to relevant Acts, regulations and standards
  • An appropriate training facility
  • Climbing equipment such as variety of climbing ropes, spare harnesses, rigging ropes and rigging equipment relevant to training units
  • A range of handsaws, polesaws and chainsaws
  • Spare PPE items – helmets, ear-muffs, chainsaw chaps, gloves, safety glasses
  • Support tools for specific tasks and activities
To complete your course you will need to have access to:
  • Laptop/Desktop Computer or tablet with web camera and speakers**
  • Stable internet connection
  • Suitable climbing kit: Climbing harness to Australian Standards, min. 30 metre climbing rope, climbing spurs, variety of cordage/prussic, 3-4 triple-action >23kN karabiners, figure 8 device, climbing spurs, handsaw, foot ascender, knee ascender
  • 2x felling wedges
  • First Aid training provider
  • EWP training provider (for EWP specialisation only)
  • Relevant PPE for training being delivered

**Information Technology Requirements

Learners require access to a unique email address, computer, internet and possess basic computing skills.

Minimum computer specifications are:

ALL USERS
  • Broadband internet connection (required for video and file uploads)
  • 2GB of RAM
  • Internet browser (latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari)
  • Adobe Reader XI or equivalent (free download)
  • Adobe Flash player 10 or higher
  • Access to printer and relevant software
  • Access to a scanner (or the Genius Scan app) and relevant software
  • Phone or camera suitable for recording video/photos
  • Microsoft Office 365 or later version
WINDOWS USERS
  • Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
  • 1Ghz or faster processor (2Ghz recommended)
MAC OS USERS
  • Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
  • 1Ghz or faster processor (2Ghz recommended)
Can I use a tablet/smartphone?

Yes, but smaller devices will not be adequate to view learning materials and complete assessments. We recommend a PC/MAC laptop for an optimum learning experience.

Occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this qualification in some jurisdictions. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Learners who have access to a work environment (i.e. industry employees) are required to render a minimum of 8 hours of work placement every week. This will complement the 8 hours of face-to-face training to be delivered fortnightly, which the learner will also be required to attend. Work placement will be required for all units in this qualification, including all electives.

Students who have no access to a work environment are not required to render work placement, but may be required instead to attend additional face-to-face training.

The Australian Institute of Arboriculture has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist students to progress faster through a unit of competency, or allow the student full credit.

Candidates will use the AHC30820 RPL kit provided by the Australian Institute of Arboriculture to gather and submit their evidence and assess competence.

The AHC30824 Certificate III in Arboriculture course is available for only $12,500; paid as a $1,000 deposit on enrolment and twenty monthly instalments of $575 by Direct Debit agreement.

The AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing and EWP specialisations) enables learners to pursue a wide range of job roles and careers in the agriculture, horticulture and conservation, and land management industries. As such, learners may also consider additional training to complement their skills, such as:

  • AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture*
  • AHC60520 Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture*
  • AHC60216 Advanced Diploma of Horticulture*
  • AHC80120 Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture*

*These units are not currently being offered by Australian Institute of Arboriculture.

For a list of related courses, click this link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHC30824

Last updated: 27/11/2024