Tree Worker Skill Assessment
ANZSCO
3625122022List
CSOL
Descriptions
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.
Aliases
Tree Surgeon Skill Assessment
Job Description
- 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
