Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist)

• Use elevated work platforms and a chainsaw to dismantle or perform pruning reductions on trees

• Operate a boom-type elevated work platform from heights of 11 metres, or more

• Perform elevated work platform rescues, controlled descent escapes and provide First Aid

• Identify trees, inspect them for access, complete arboriculture work and implement a tree maintenance program

• Trim, cut and manually fell trees at an intermediate level using chainsaws

• Maintain chainsaws

• Practical experience on the job with your employer or in simulated workplace environments

• A sound understanding of elevated work platform arborist techniques for pruning or dismantling trees

• The ability to inspect sites for correct access and dismantling space

• Experience in pruning established trees in urban environments using elevated work platforms

• Comfortable working at heights with a chainsaw on elevated work platforms

• There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

Traineeship 

• TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist) as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol in the course as a trainee you must:

• Be in relevant employment as a Trainee, as this course is delivered in the workplace.

• Have a signed traineeship contract as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) submitted with your application.

• Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

• To complete this course, you may need to attend a different TAFE NSW campus for specialist units as training is combined across Yallah (in Wollongong), Richmond, Padstow, Ryde and Wetherill Park campuses. This ensures you can access industry equipment. Your teacher will inform you when assessments are scheduled and if travel to another campus is necessary.

• Confidence working at heights

• Intermediate level fitness to manage physical demands using chainsaws, carrying materials, working on uneven surfaces

• Steel-capped boots, long sleeve shirts and chainsaw protective pants (chaps) in drill cotton. You will need these from your first class.

• A class C Car licence to transport tools and equipment around a range of TAFE NSW simulated environments that may be distant from your campus location

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.

Note:

• TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

• A valid form of ID to prove you are at least 18 years old as part of SafeWork NSW requirements to undertake the SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessment conducted via this course.

• You must successfully pass both the TAFE NSW and SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessments to be eligible for your SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence. For more details, see the licensing section below.