The WSQ Higher Certificate in Landscape Operations (Arboriculture) is specially designed for Landscape Technicians in the field of arboriculture and for new entrants who aspire to build a career in the specialist field of arboriculture.

CUGE offers 6 Core WSQ units, 7 Sector Core WSQ Units and 3 Elective WSQ units for trainees.   To achieve a Full WSQ Qualification of Certificate in Landscape Operations, the trainee will have to be certified competent in 6 Core WSQ units, 7 Sector Core WSQ units and Any 2 Elective WSQ units.  Trainees will achieve the Statement of Attainment when certified competent in each WSQ unit. 

The WSQ Higher Certificate in Landscape Operations (Arboriculture) comprises:

6 WSQ Core Units

LS-HS-201C-1  Identify plants and their cultural needs
LS-HS-202C-1  Identify the characteristics of soil and media
LS-HS-203C-1  Treat plant health disorders
LS-HS-204C-1  Identify and control common pests and diseases
LS-HS-205C-1  Apply sustainable environmental management practices in the workplace
ES-WPS-1WSH-0  Workplace Safety and Health – Operations

7 WSQ Sector Core Units

LS-HM-202S-1  Fell trees not exceeding 15 metres in height and girth 1500mm
LS-HM-203S-1  Perform above ground pruning
LS-HM-204S-1  Perform tree access and aerial rescue
LS-MT-102E-1  Chainsaw safety and maintenance
LS-MT-103E-1  Operate chainsaw safety for ground work
LS-MT-201S-1  Operate chainsaw and mechanical pruning equipment at height
TH-RM-104E-0  Demonstrate first-aid/CPR skills

3 WSQ Elective Units

LS-HM-208E-1  Respond to an emergency
LS-HM-210E-1  Plant trees and palms exceeding 3 metres in height
LS-HM-211E-1  Lift, transport and transplant large trees not exceeding 15 metres in height