1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 46 Skilled Agricultural and Horticultural Workers >> 462 Horticultural Tradespersons >> 4623 Gardeners >> 4623-15 Tree Surgeon

4623-15	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