tree surgeon

Description

Tree surgeons maintain trees. They use heavy machinery to prune and cut trees. Tree surgeons are often required to climb the trees to perform maintenance.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

tree preservation and conservation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

forest ecology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform tree thinning minimize risks in tree operations operate chainsaw follow safety procedures when working at heights climb trees advise on tree issues protect trees execute disease and pest control activities carry out aerial tree rigging de-limb trees

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor tree health assist tree identification fell trees conserve forests estimate damage measure trees nurse trees inspect trees maintain forestry equipment select tree felling methods analyse tree population operate forestry equipment identify trees to fell control tree diseases