Arborist Courses & Qualifications at Arbortrim
Arbortrim is Australia’s leading provider of arborist courses and qualifications.
We work closely with industry to ensure our programs are relevant, effective and that they are improving the quality of Arboriculture work in Australia.
Nationally registered
We are able to train and assess competencyAt our training centres in Melbourne
OR
at your workplace
anywhere in Australia
Skilled expert trainers
Skilled and passionate trainers. Experts in their fieldProviding practical experience in real life environments
Thanks to our training you will be better skilled, more confident and safer at work.
Government funding
We're can help students with government fundingFurther your career with the support of government funding
Eligibility conditions apply. Contact us on 1300 366 015 for further information
Our Student Handbook
Our student handbook contains info regarding our coursesAlso included
Info regarding a range of procedures and processes that a student may need during their training.
Take it to the top with our AHC30824 – Certificate III in Arboriculture
The Certificate III in Arboriculture is Australia’s trade qualification for tree work and it supports employers and their staff to be compliant with regulations and also be competitive with other tree services.
Enrol now and gain the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in tree maintenance and sustainability.
Government funding may be available for this course*
Arborist Short Courses at Arbortrim
FWPCOT2254 – Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273 – Trim and cut felled trees
AHCMOM213 – Operate and maintain chainsaws
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $450
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (basic)
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $600
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
FWPCOT3350 – Fell trees manually (intermediate)
Duration: on application
Cost: $ASK
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FWPHAR2208 – Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $330
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
FWPCOT3301 – Trim trees using a pole saw
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $330
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs
TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $599
To find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015.
^Additional licensing fees apply
Students must be 18 years of age and hold valid photo ID.
UETTDRRF08 – Perform EWP controlled descent escape
UETDRRF002 – Perform EWP rescue
Duration: 1 – 2 Days
Cost: $ASK
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CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $165
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TLID0020 – Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Duration: 1/2 Day
Cost: $190
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $250
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HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Duration: 4 Hours
Cost: $150
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AHCARB212 – Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
Duration: 1 – 2 Days
This course covers the process of removing tree stumps from the ground with the aid of motorised stump grinders and defines the standard required to: conduct pre-operational and safety checks on machinery and equipment; perform hazard identification and risk control procedures; inspect the work area to determine method of removal using the risk controls; select and safely use a range of stump removal machinery and equipment; perform operational maintenance on stump removal machinery and equipment.
Cost: $ASK
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22597VIC – Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $350
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RIIWHS205E – Control traffic with stop-slow bat &
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plan
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $450
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases & AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $450
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AHCCHM201 – Apply chemicals under supervision
Duration: 1 Days
Cost: $330
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
This course covers compliance with working safely up to the defined “safe approach distance” near energised electrical apparatus
(including electrical powerlines) for non-electrical workers. The course includes work functions that may be performed, such
as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting, and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with
requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus by a non-electrical worker.
Frequency: 3-Monthly | Course size: 20 | Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $400
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs.
AHCARB322 – Access trees for inspection
Duration: On application
Cost: $ASK
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AHCARB319 – Use arborist climbing techniques
Duration: On application
Cost: $ASK
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AHCARB318 – Undertake aerial rescue
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: $650
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Arborist Short Courses | Non-Accredited
ESV Annual Refresher
Duration: 1 Day
We offer a comprehensive annual refresher training program based on Energy Safe Victoria’s annual refresher requirements for
vegetation workers holding Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control.
Course includes:
• Approach to Electrical Apparatus in accordance with ESV
• General Safety Requirements
• Work in the Vicinity of Electrical Apparatus
Cost: $ASK
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs
Initial and Refresher Training (VESI)
Duration: 1 Day
We deliver initial and refresher training to meet the requirements of the Victorian Electrical Supply Industry. This training includes
national accredited qualifications and units of competence as well as non-accredited modules including:
• Manual handling
• Safe approach distances vegetation work
• Safe approach to SWER
• Environmental framework
• Safety framework
• Basic fire safety
Speak to us about our public courses and tailored workplace programs!
Cost: $ASK
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs
Refresher Training
Duration: On Application
We offer a comprehensive selection of refresher training courses across a range of work situations. Refresher training programs
are focused on making sure workplace skills and knowledge are kept up to date to improve workplace safety. Our training
courses generally include a theory session followed by a practical component to assist in improving practical workplace skills.
Anyone can benefit from refresher training, regardless of their expertise and years of professional experience.
Refresher options include:
• Chainsaw
• Chemicals
• Traffic Management
• EWP Escape & Rescue
• Climbing & Aerial Rescue
• Manual Handling
Speak to us about how refresher programs can be customised to your business needs!
Cost: $ASK
Find out more about this course call our specialist team on 1300 366 015 to discuss your individual needs
Testimonials
Arbortrim is an RTO providing high-quality arborist training courses to students in Australia. Arbortrim has been in operation for almost thirty years and boasts a team of highly qualified and dedicated trainers. We are proud to be Gold Sponsor’s of Arboriculture Australia & Industry Support Sponsor’s for Victorian Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO).