You must undertake up to 5 hours of practical-based learning in the workplace each week, including equipment use and maintenance, climbing, pruning, tree health care and workplace safety.

ASSESSMENTS

You will be assessed by a range of methods, including:

• Practical assessment tasks - demonstrations and observations

• Theoretical assessments, including written questions, projects and workplace tasks.

How do I achieve this qualification?

There are various methods of delivery used to complete this nationally recognised qualification.

These methods include:

• Face to face training sessions

• On-the-job training tasks

• Self-paced learning workbooks

Payments Plans Available

Payment plans are available either weekly or monthly over the full duration of the training (24 months).

A pre-course deposit of $990 is required prior to commencement.

Course Fees

Climbing Arborist Stream: $11,500

Elevated work platform - EWP Arborist

Stream: $12,500

Dual - Climbing Arborist and Elevated Work Platform - EWP Arborist Streams: $12,500

Please note: If you select the EWP option below you may be required to attend 2-3 additional days of training.

 inclusions

Unless otherwise specified, course fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.

Additional charges apply if students require:

• Additional copies of a student’s qualification/record of results and/or statement of attainment. A cost of $50 per document plus the cost of postage if required

• Additional copies of textbooks or any other learning and assessment. A fee of $100 per textbook or $20 per printed document applies if required.

• Printing costs may be required to complete assessments or homework activities, or if students require a copy of any records that Urban Forest Training holds about them. Urban Forest Training provides printing or copying for a cost of 20c per page, however students may use their own or other printing facilities.

• Where a student fails to achieve a satisfactory outcome after three attempts at an assessment task, the student will need to re-enrol into the unit or units in question and will be charged a pro-rata course fee based on the number of units required to be undertaken. For this course the fee is $300 per unit of competency.

Other costs (not included) to be aware of:

Stationery such as paper and pens or other personal use items such as computers or internet access that may be required to complete homework tasks.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES

Employers may be eligible for financial assistance of up to $12,000 from the Australian Government to help with the costs of their employees undertaking the Certificate III in Arboriculture Qualification.

Apprentices may be eligible for financial assistance of up to $5,000 from the Australian Government

Speak to us at Urban Forest Training or your preferred Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider for further information.

Where to from here?

1. Attend our 30 minute student information session – obligation free.

This session covers the following:

• Any additional info you require about our program

• Student eligibility to attend the program

• Potential Apprenticeship Funding for Eligible Apprentices

• LLN – Language Literacy & Numeracy

• Prior qualifications and experience of student

2. Sign up with Australian Apprenticeship Support Network - (if eligible)

3. Provide us with further information such as past industry experience, qualifications and USI Number

4. Once all information is received, a Training Contract will be sent to you and your employer and an enrolment form is sent to the student to sign – by signing these documents, you are confirming your enrolment into our training program

5. START LEARNING

To achieve this qualification (AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture), competency must be demonstrated in 18 total units of competency and meet pre-requisites for the course:

9 core units and 9 elective units specific to each qualification stream:

QUALIFICATION CORE UNITS

• AHCARB314– Implement a tree maintenance program

• FWPFGM3212– Fall trees manually (intermediate)

• AHCARB213– Perform ground-based rigging

• FWPCOT2237– Maintain chainsaws

• AHCARB315– Inspect trees for access and work

• AHCARB316– Perform pruning operations

• FWPCOT2239– Trim and cut felled trees

• AHCARB323– Identify trees

• HLTAID011– Provide first aid

QUALIFICATION ELECTIVE UNITS

CLIMBING SPECIALIST STREAM

• AHCARB317 Dismantle trees

• AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue

• AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques

• AHCARB322 Access tree for inspection

• AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

• AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals pest control pests, weeds and diseases

• AHCPMG301 Control weeds

• FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw

• FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM (EWP) SPECIALIST

•  AHCARB317 Dismantle trees

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

• UETTDRRF02 Perform EWP rescue

• UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape

• AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

• AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases

• AHCPMG301 Control weeds

• FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw

• FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

QUALIFICATION ELECTIVE UNITS

DUAL SPECIALIST STREAM - CLIMBING ARBORIST, ELEVATED WORK

• PLATFORM (EWP ARBORIST)

• AHCARB317 Dismantle trees

• AHCARB318 Undertake aerial rescue

• AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques

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

• UETTDRRF02 Perform EWP rescue

• UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape

STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN MINIMUM PPE (COMPLIANT WITHIN AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS):

All PPE must be compliant and fit within Australian Standards

• Steel Capped Safety Boots

• Hard Hat

• Earmuffs

• Safety Glasses

• High Visibility Long Sleeved Shirt

• Cut Resistant Pants (for climbing) or Chaps

STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE CLIMBING ARBORIST STREAM WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A SUITABLE TREE CLIMBING KIT.

The Tree climbing kit will consist at a minimum, the following items:

• Tree Climbing harness to Australian Standards

• Minimum of a 30 metre Tree Climbing rope A variety of cordage/ prussic

• A range of triple-action <23kN carabiners

EWP STREAM

If you select the EWP option below you may be required to attend 2-3 additional days of training.

1 additional day required for First Aid Training

COMPUTER & IT REQUIREMENTS

Students will need some basic computer skills to complete the training and assessment either on a computer or tablet with web camera and speakers

Stable fixed or mobile internet email address

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment upon enrolment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency.

Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:

• mentoring from trainers

• Additional classes, tutorials and workshops

• Online support and exercises for some courses

• Computer and technology support

• Referral to external support services

• Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Urban Forest Training will provide additional support for any students experiencing:

• Disability and access issues;

• Language barriers;

• Language, literacy and numeracy issues;

• Employment issues; and/or

• Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.

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COURSE CREDIT:

Urban Forest Training can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation.

We can also grant you credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed. There is no charge to apply for credit. To apply, fill in the credit application form and submit it as part of your enrolment. *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised. Urban Forest Training has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage Urban Forest Training will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence. A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL.

All nationally recognised training is delivered by Urban Forest Training Pty Ltd
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) #45943