Tree Surgeon

General:

  • 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