842932 Forestry Worker

• Tree Planter (Forestry)
• Tree Thinner (NZ)

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Maintains forest roads, buildings, facilities, signs, and equipment
• Kills weeds, fells, and de-barks non-productive trees, and thins young plantations
• Collects seeds and cones, and cultivates and plants seedlings for reforestation purposes
• Applies fertilisers and pesticides to individual trees and general forest areas
• May engage in fire prevention, control, and suppression activities
• May assist with measuring and recording data for maintaining and enhancing the health and productivity of forested areas, such as seedling survival surveys