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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”

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Duration
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36 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

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Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
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693317

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.
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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

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.

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

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a relevant industry
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Before an offer is made, you will be contacted by TAFE SA to confirm that you are currently employed in a relevant industry.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 36 month course
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.

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    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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Certificate III in Arboriculture
TP01196
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