Arborist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 34Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers
- Minor group
- 342Horticultural Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3422Arboriculture Workers
Description
Provides specialist assessment and advice on individual trees and tree management in urban environments, including risk assessment, species selection and site planning. Works with Professionals such as Urban and Regional Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants to provide strategic planning for urban forest preservation, protection and management.
Alternative titles
- Arboriculturist
- Urban Forester
Specialisations
- Arboricultural Consultant
Unit group
3422 · Arboriculture WorkersDescription
Maintain and care for individual trees and shrubs and provide specialist assessment and advice on trees and tree management in urban environments.
Skill level
Australia
2; 3
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assesses and documents tree health and risk in urban areas
- Advises on tree species selection for urban environments
- Develops, implements and monitors tree management plans
- Collaborates with planners and architects on tree integration in urban design
- Ensures tree management aligns with environmental regulations
- Conducts tree surveys and inventories
- Makes recommendations for tree planting, pruning and removal
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/34/342/3422
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
