The AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture provides a general vocational outcome in arboriculture. The arboriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
ArbTrack Pre-Requisites: |
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Core Units of Competency: | CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry, AHCARB302 Inspect trees for access and work AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots AHCARB313 Identify trees AHCWRK305 Coordinate worksite activities FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate) FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw HLTAID003 Provide first aid BSBWOR204 Use business technology TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
Available Streams: | EWP stream Climbing stream Climbing and EWP stream |
ArbTrack Entry Requirements: | Learners must be able bodied and must have full use of all limbs. Learners must have good hearing, or wear a hearing aid device to allow them to easily communicate with other personnel. Learners must have good vision, and if corrected vision then they must wear their prescription glasses/contact lenses to the course, including using prescription safety glasses for works operation. Learners must be in a fit state for work. Learners must understand and speak the English language fluently. |
Duration: | 18 months for new entrants. Recognition of prior learning is offered to all candidates, which may significantly reduce the time taken to complete the qualification. |
Ratio: | Ratio will be different per unit of competency, but averages at 10 to 1. |
Cost: | Cost will depend on which stream is done. Please contact the office for an accurate quote. |
Assessment: | Written, practical demonstration and verbal assessments. |
Expiry: | The current status of the qualification can be viewed at TGA |
What to Bring: | Candidates will need to bring their own personal protective equipment which will be discussed during the first lesson. Notebook and pen/s. Your own lunch. |
Arbtrack RTO Code: | 41047 |
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) and CT (Credit Transfer) are available, at a separate cost. Please contact the office for more information.
ArbTrack is responsible for the compliance of training and assessment.

