An arborist maintains and cares for trees and shrubs by:

• lopping limbs
• shaping branches
• treating with fertilisers and insecticides
• removing those that are dead or decaying, or
• advising on general tree and shrub care.

(This definition has been formed using information from Victorian skills gateway.)

Which award covers them?

There are 2 awards that can cover arborists.

Gardening and Landscaping Award

The Gardening and Landscaping Award covers them if:

• they work as an arborist, tree lopper or pruner
• their employer is in the gardening and landscaping industry.

Electrical Award

The Electrical Award covers them if:

• their duties include clearing vegetation to avoid interference with overhead power lines
• their employer is in the electrical services industry.

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