This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to climb trees with ropes, harnesses and specialist equipment using climbing techniques for the purpose of mobility in the canopy of trees to acquire a safe work position.

The unit applies to individuals who work in arboriculture under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.

The arboriculture industry requires that all climbing work is undertaken according to preferred industry practices (as oultined in the Companion Volume).

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.