Arborist Assistant Courses
An Arborist Assistant supports qualified arborists in the care and maintenance of trees, particularly in urban and suburban environments.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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Get qualified to work as a Arborist Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC20520
Duration
12 months - 15 months
The AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture is an 18 week course that prepares you for tree lopping, transfer and removal work. It’s a nationally recognised qualification delivered via a mix of face-to-face practical sessions and online modules. You’ll learn how to use a range of powered saws and hand tools, plus work safely near electrical lines. The course covers: falling trees manually, pruning, trimming and cutting felled trees. You’ll also be qualified to work on a construction site.
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12 months - 15 months
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AHC50524
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Become a professional arborist with the AHC50524 Diploma of Arboriculture. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing arboriculture skills and teaches you how to carry out tree maintenance and removal in accordance with environmental standards in Australia. The course covers: identifying and specifying a wide range of tree species, diagnosing tree diseases, examining and assessing trees for pruning or removal. The course also delivers the administration skills you need to document your aud...
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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AHCSS00103
The AHCSS00103 Basic Tree Worker Skill Set provides the essential skills and knowledge to operate chainsaws for cutting and trimming felled trees, removing tree materials, and controlling traffic to support a ground-based arboricultural team.
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UET20321
Duration
3 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
The UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply or vegetation control industries as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker. It covers vegetation control near live electrical apparatus and includes compliance with relevant legislation, industry guidelines, and codes of practice for safe work.
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Duration
3 months - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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An Arborist Assistant supports qualified arborists in the care and maintenance of trees, particularly in urban and suburban environments. Their role typically involves assisting with tree pruning, removal, planting, and general tree care under the supervision of a lead arborist.
They help operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and elevated work platforms, and are often responsible for cleaning up work sites and safely disposing of green waste.
Arborist Assistants also play a role in ensuring safety protocols are followed, particularly when working near power lines or in public spaces.