2024 Course Schedule
DNA Training runs every Term for AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture programs so that you can plan ahead upskilling your team or gaining your qualifications
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Enrol Before |
| 19/02/2024 |
24/01/2024 |
| 29/07/2024 |
19/07/2024 |
Delivery includes 2-3 consecutive days per month so that you can easily plan your attendance.
Can you claim Priority List Apprenticeship?
Yes you can still claim the Employer Benefits for the Australain Apprenticeship Priortity Listing for Enrolling Apprentices in this Apprenticeship Pathway and receive up to $15,000.00 per apprentice over 3 years.
For further details on how to claim the Priority Listing Employer Benefits please follow the link below.
MEGT Apprenticeship Priority Benefits
Yes we are able to provide you with an Individual Training Plan for each Apprentice and coordinate with your chosen Apprenticeship Board.
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Workplace Based Training
This is a terrific spin on the traditional apprenticeship delivery for Medium to Large Organisations who would like to train five (5) or more employees in AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture.
What are the benefits of Workplace Based Training
- Less Employee Down Time!
- Increased Productivity as we assess them on the job!
- Cost effective!
- Targeted Specific Training to their roles!
- Minimised course duration
- Reduction in Volume of Learning
- Supplementary Evidence from the Workplace
- Selection of electives
- Days and Time of Delivery
The benefits far outway the traditional delivery for those who would like to take this opporuntity for upskilling their employees through the Apprenticeship Pathway.
For a personalised Training Proposal for your team contact Belinda on 0405 781 459 or belinda.t@dnatraining.com.au
We look forward to aiding you in upskilling your team!
What is recognition of prior learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which non-formal learning and informal learning are measured, mediated for recognition across different contexts, and certified against the requirements for credit, access, inclusion or advancement in the formal education and training system, or workplace.
Forms of evidence for RPL in Cert III in Arboriculture may include some of the following examples:
- Resume
- Job/Work Orders
- Videos
- Photos
- Social Media
- Website
- Job Description
- Case Studies
- Third Party Results
- Customer Testimonies
What is a credit transfer RTO?
What is a credit transfer? A credit transfer is when a student has previously completed study and wishes to receive recognition for the previous study they have completed.
This usually entails a Statement of Attainment that has been certified by a JP to verify the Award. The Unit code and Name needs to be equivalent or may be equivalent and superseded to be applied.
What is Recognition of Current Competencies?
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) is an assessment process that enables people to gain formal qualifications for the skills and knowledge they already have. The process includes an assessment of evidence supplied by the candidate against the outcomes of the relevant unit standard(s).
Skills Gap Training and Assessment Strategy
This is a refined process using a combination of using methods to minimise the course content reducing the volume of learning.
- Credit Transfers
- Recognition of Current Competencies
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Competency Based Assessment Tasks
Each candidate is review individually to see how their past experience and prior learning can be applied in line with the Training Package to formulate an individual training plan that is cost effective and helps you gain your qualification.
The Skills Gap Training strategy is delivered as an Apprenticeship pathway that is tailored to your organisations needs.
For further information please call Belinda on 0405 781 459 or email belinda.t@dnatraining.com.au
AHC30820 Certificate III in Arboriculture
Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist
The following units of competency and modules have been selected to aid you in starting your career as an Arborist Cutting from an Elevated Work Platform.
Packaging Rules
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To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 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.
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Core Units of Competency
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AHCARB213
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Perform ground based rigging
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AHCARB314
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Implement a tree maintenance program
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AHCARB315
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Inspect trees for access and work
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AHCARB316
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Perform pruning operations
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AHCARB323
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Identify trees
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FWPCOT2237
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Maintain chainsaws
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FWPCOT2239
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Trim and cut felled trees
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FWPFGM3212
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Fall trees manually (intermediate)
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HLTAID003
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Provide first aid
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Elective Units of Competency
Group C Elevated Work Platform (EWP) specialist
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AHCARB317
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Dismantle trees
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TLILIC0005
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Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
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UETTDRRF03*
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Perform EWP rescue
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UETTDRRF08
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Perform EWP controlled descent escape
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Group F General Electives
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AHCCHM304
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Transport and store chemicals
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AHCCHM307
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Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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FWPHAR2206
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Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
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RIIWHS205E
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Control traffic with stop-slow bat
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UETTDREL14
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Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
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Training and the Award is issued through Thoughtplanters Australia RTO40739 and is recorded on the ESI Worker Portal at successful completion
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Our training has been designed to aid the visual and audio learners through structured tutorials and a good balance of practical skills formation so that you can have a hands on skills building activities.
Assessment Methods include:
- Written Questions
- Questions and Answers
- Role Plays
- Scenario Case Studies
- Practical Observations
Practical Training Locations
Immerse yourself in the simulated training environment with DNA Training Solutions at over 200 acres of lush vegetation. We provide practical training location access all year round at our varies sights in the Yarra Ranges
- Macclesfield
- Avonsleigh
- Gembrook
- Beaconsfield
Practical Skills Formation is an important part of your learning journey so we take you off site to apply your skills under the safe direction of your Trainer and Assessor. We limit 6 student per Trainer and Assessor to ensure you have quality skill instruction and essential one on one time to formulate your technique.
WHAT TO BRING?
Please bring relevant PPE to your practical training days including the following items:
• Chaps
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Cut class 5 gloves
• Sunscreen
• High Visibility Clothing
• Safety boots
Equipment
We use the STIHL MS 261 C-M Professional Chainsaws as our chainsaw of choice for forming your skills from the STIHL SHOP in DANDENONG
We own our VERMEER BC700XL Wood Chipper to take onsite so that you can chip what you prune on the day! The BC700XL is the smallest machine in Vermeer's wood chipper line, the BC700XL design is based on operator feedback and focuses on productivity advantage and ease-of-use.
Theory Training Rooms
Our Theory Training Rooms are designed for comfort and easy access so that you can sit back and tune in to what the Trainers are guiding you through using our Projector along with each student receiving a copy of the Workbook so that you can easily keep track and follow along.
Our Training Room has access to DNA Trainings Student Wi-Fi so that you can go online in the Learner Portal to read through the digital Workbook at any time and complete your written assessments.
Group Training Events
Our Trainers and Assessors will come to your business to train your staff on your selected courses which we can tailor to suit your industry. When we train your staff on your site you will have the benefits of minimising risk in the workplace and have the knowledge that your employees can act
in case of an incident occurring to minimise the loss of lives or serious injury.
Contact us for your tailored group booking quote on 03 7050 1111 or email Belinda at belinda.t@dnatraining.com.au
