To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 18 units of competency: 9 core units plus 9 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Quality Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 7 units must be from groups A, B, C, D, E or F, with all the units from at least one specialisation selected from the specialisations listed below the remaining 2 units may be selected from units listed in groups A, B, C, D, E or F or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. No more than 3 of the 9 electives selected can be coded with an AQF indicator below level 3 or reflect outcomes below AQF level 3. Electives are to be packaged to provide a qualification with one or more specialisations as follows: All 3 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist) All 4 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Crane Specialist) All 4 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist) All 4 electives from Group D must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Environmental arborist) All 3 electives from Group E must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator) Electives from Group G can only be selected where required as a prerequisite. Note: If more than one specialisation is completed, award of the qualification would read (for example): Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist, Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist). Core Units AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program AHCARB315 Inspect trees for access and work AHCARB316 Perform pruning operations AHCARB323 Identify trees FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees FWPCOT3350 Fell trees manually (intermediate) HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Elective Units Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*) Group A Climbing Specialist AHCARB317 Dismantle trees AHCARB318 * Undertake aerial rescue AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques Group B Crane Specialist AHCARB317 Dismantle trees AHCARB324 Use cranes to access and dismantle trees CPCCDO3011 * Perform dogging AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques Group C Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Specialist AHCARB317 Dismantle trees TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) UETDRMP005 * Perform elevated work platform rescue UETDRMP004 * Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape Group D Environmental Arborist (Habitat protection and creation) AHCARB325 Manage trees to create and maintain habitat refuges AHCFAU202 Recognise fauna AHCLPW312 Carry out inspection of designated area AHCECR202 Maintain wildlife habitat refuges Group E Works Coordinator AHCARB407 Supervise and audit tree operations AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation AHCARB409 Conduct a safety audit Group F General Electives AHCARB212 Operate and maintain stump grinding machines AHCARB321 Implement a tree protection program AHCARB320 Install tree support systems AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection AHCARB406 Verify pruning specifications AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCPMG301 Control weeds AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw FWPCOT3351 Fell trees manually (advanced) FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat UETD