Arborist
Maintain the health and form of trees using science-based methods.
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What's it like to be an Arborist?
Arborists provide professional advice on trees and tree care. They plant, prune, shape and remove plants, trees, hedges and bushes to ensure their health, safety and attractiveness. Arborists may also treat trees with fertilisers and insecticides.
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Tasks and duties
- Planting trees, taking into consideration the appropriate location, the right tree species, and the care and maintenance that is required for a tree to thrive.
- Investigating the health and condition of trees and assessing necessary treatment.
- Pruning trees by removing branches or reducing the size of trees using handsaws and chainsaws. Pruning may be necessary due to disease, decay, storm damage, safety or aesthetics.
- Removing trees when they have sustained damage, become too big or present a risk to people or property.
- Removing stumps so that the remaining root systems do not cause damage or look unsightly.
- Advising on appropriate use of insecticides and fertilisers.
How to become an Arborist
To become a qualified Arborist, you will need extensive experience or a Certificate III in Arboriculture. This course will teach you about tree maintenance and pruning, safe tree felling, tree climbing, installing cabling and bracing and preparing and applying chemicals. In addition, completion of Year 10 is generally required by employers.
- 1.Complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820). You may be able to complete this qualification as part of a traineeship.
- 2.Get on-the-job training by working alongside a qualified Arborist.
- 3.Consider furthering your skills by completing a Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50520).
- 4.Alternatively, consider completing a degree in horticulture. Although it is not a prerequisite for becoming an Arborist, a degree could help you find work in research positions.
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Latest Arborist reviews
3.0Mar 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Arboriculture
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Trades & Services
The good things
Flexible hours to be able to spend time with family
The challenges
Not a very fair salary for the work done
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4.0Mar 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Arboriculture
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Government & Defence
The good things
I truly love working outdoors with like minded people
The challenges
Politics is extremely relevant when considering a role in government
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