People credited with this unit standard are able to: use a throw ball and line to set climbing lines above 10 metres; use climbing lines and harness to ascend and descend mature trees; install and use false crotches; set climbing lines for branch walking; branch walk; climb difficult trees with trunks or stems over 10 metres; undertake an aerial rescue above 15 metres in an arboriculture situation; and demonstrate knowledge of medical emergencies a tree climber could encounter and first aid response.
