QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Arboriculture

National Code: AHC30820
TAFE SA Code: TP01196

2025 start

Description

Develop your specialist arboriculture knowledge and skills with this nationally recognised qualification. Learn what it takes to be a climbing arborist, EWP (elevated work plant) arborist, or ground-based arborist. 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, and perform pruning operations. Make it your own by choosing the course electives that match your workplace requirements.

-“Please note this course will be transitioning to a new version in 2025”

Award Course Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Duration

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36 months

Campus

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Application

Urrbrae

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 36 month course

Subsidised

$613

$3,679

Concession

$358

$2,146

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

What is the CSPA?

Full Fee

$1,184

$7,103

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

How to Apply

Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Find out how to apply for Apprenticeships & Traineeships.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Help with Fees

Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Arborist.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820)
This course provides skills in inspecting trees for access and work, pruning operations, business technology, chainsaws, first aid and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units and 9 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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