Australian Institute of Arboriculture
Certificate III In Arboriculture (Climbing / EWP Specialist)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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
Delivery mode
Australian Institute of Arboriculture offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 10 Yalkuri Drive, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- 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
Course fees
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.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III In Arboriculture (Climbing / EWP Specialist) will prepare you for the following roles.
About Australian Institute of Arboriculture
The Australian Institute of Arboriculture is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45502). We deliver practical training and provide a high-quality learning experience to individuals who wish to get qualified as an arborist and in other related careers in Australia. We seek to help new professionals and those already working in the agriculture, horticulture, and land management industries by giving Australians access to premium vocational education to develop their skills and help them gain the nationally recognised qualification they need.
Conveniently located just west of the M1 in Nerang, the all weather training facility which is set adjacent the Nerang State Forest offers off-street parking, fully equipped kitchen and amenities.
Trainer-led face-to-face delivery sessions focus on delivery of the underpinning knowledge and practicing newly learnt skills in a supervised environment, from identifying trees to pruning and felling.
