General Overview:
- Tree Surgeon
- Arboriculturalist
- Tree Doctor
- Arborist
Inspects, diagnoses, advises on and treats trees and shrubs to improve their health and appearance.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- examines trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
- lops limbs off trees and shapes branches using chain or handsaws
- paints protective materials over cut surfaces
- scrapes decayed materials from cavities in trees and inserts plastic to prevent further deterioration
- sprays and dusts trees to control insects and disease
- fells diseased trees, grubs out stumps and removes material
- plants and transplants trees
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