tree surgeon

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.

Alternative Labels

arboriculturist

arborist

pruner

tree pruner

tree surgeon & climber

tree surgeon/climber

tree surgeon and climber

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

tree preservation and conservation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

forest ecology

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fa30c1cb-dbc5-409c-8124-7284592b123c

Status

released

Occupations

tree surgeon

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI