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Arborist -ANZSCO : 362511

Skill Level 2
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Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 36 – Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers | Minor Group: 362 – Horticultural Trades Workers | Unit Group: 3625 – Arboriculture Workers
ANZSCO 362511: Arborist
Description: Provides specialist assessment and advice on individual trees and tree management in urban environments, including risk assessment, species selection and site planning. Works with allied professionals such as Urban and Regional Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants to provide strategic planning for urban forest preservation, protection and management.
Skill Level: 2
Alternative Titles: Arboriculturist, Urban Forester
Specialisations: Arboricultural Consultant
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 3625 Arboriculture Workers
Description: Arboriculture Workers maintain and care for individual trees and shrubs and provide specialist assessment and advice on trees and tree management in urban environments.
Indicative Skill Level: The occupation Arborist has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) The occupation Tree Worker has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
  • advising on species selection, site planning and overall tree management and care
  • examining individual trees to assess their condition, potential risks associated with limbs or trees falling, and determine treatment
  • climbing trees using ropes and harnesses and elevated work platforms to reach limbs and branches
  • maintaining and caring for trees and shrubs by pruning limbs and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
  • removing dead and decaying trees, and grinding out tree stumps
  • clearing trees from overhead electricity and telecommunications lines
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).