3422 Arboriculture Workers
3422 Arboriculture Workers
Maintain and care for individual trees and shrubs and provide specialist assessment and advice on trees and tree management in urban environments.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
342231 Arborist
Provides specialist assessment and advice on individual trees and tree management in urban environments, including risk assessment, species selection and site planning. Works with Professionals such as Urban and Regional Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants to provide strategic planning for urban forest preservation, protection and management.
Alternative titles
- Arboriculturist
- Urban Forester
Specialisation
- Arboricultural Consultant
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Assesses and documents tree health and risk in urban areas
- Advises on tree species selection for urban environments
- Develops, implements and monitors tree management plans
- Collaborates with planners and architects on tree integration in urban design
- Ensures tree management aligns with environmental regulations
- Conducts tree surveys and inventories
- Makes recommendations for tree planting, pruning and removal
342232 Tree Worker
Maintains and cares for individual trees and shrubs in urban environments by pruning and shaping branches, treating for pests and disease, removing dead or decaying trees, and advising on general tree care. Often employs specialist skills, including aerial access of the tree using rope access or elevated work platforms.
Alternative title
- Tree Surgeon
Specialisation
- Utility Tree Worker
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Prunes and shapes branches of trees and shrubs to maintain their health and appearance
- Treats trees and shrubs for pests and diseases
- Removes dead or decaying trees to ensure safety and prevent potential hazards
- Provides advice on general tree care to clients
- Utilises skills such as aerial access using ropes or elevated work platforms, to prune, shape or remove trees
- Performs tree risk assessments
- Maintains and operates equipment and tools used in tree care, such as chainsaws and pruning shears