Certificate in Arboriculture from Royal Forestry Society
(RFS)
Once candidates have passed the ABC Level 2 - Certificate in
Arboriculture (Theory), aspiring Arborists should consider the
completion of appropriate competence tests to validate their practical
ability. Many of the tests are legally required for operators.
The following practical tests, validated by the National
Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC), are required for application for the
RFS Certificate in Arboriculture
Practical Courses
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Course Option
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Practical Course
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Training Consultant
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Compulsory
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AO1 Planting
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS30 Maintain Chainsaw
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS31 Fell Small Trees
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO6 Brushwood (Chipper)
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Tree Care Ireland
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Optional
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AO2 Individual Protection
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO3 Bracing & Supporting
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO5 Tractor Driving (MO1)
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO7 Stump Grinder
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO11 Specialist Pruning
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO12 Brushwood Cutters or Clearing Saws
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Tree Care Ireland
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AO15 Weeding & Cleaning
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS34 Clear Individual Windblown Trees
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS38 Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Tree Rescue
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS39 Operate the Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS40 Carry Out Pruning Operations
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Tree Care Ireland
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CS41 Carry Out Dismantling Operations
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Tree Care Ireland
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PA6a Knapsack Sprayer
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Tree Care Ireland
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Three optional tests must be passed, including at least one from
the AO series and one from the CS series. Candidates should ensure that
the tests selected are those currently required.
Qualification
Certificate in Arboriculture from RFS
Certification Authority
Royal Forestry Society (UK).
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