Tree Worker – ANZSCO 362512

Tree Workers maintain and care 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
Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title

Tree Surgeon

Specialisations

Utility Tree Worker

Potential Visa Pathways for Tree Worker

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 3625 Aboriculture 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.

Tasks

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

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

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.

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