plant species
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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Arboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestree preservation and conservation
Environmental requirements for tree preservation and conservation.
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Cross-sector
2 competencesforest ecology
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemonitor grounds
Monitor grounds during special events to insure protection of the system, report condition of the grounds and loss of water or plants due to system malfunction.
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Sector-specific
18 competencesadvise on tree issues
Advise organisations or private individuals on planting, caring for, pruning or removing trees.
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carry out aerial tree rigging
Undertake aerial tree rigging to safely remove lower tree sections using suitable cuts, minimising shock loading in the rigging systems. Take into account the expected load and the positions of the ground crew, other anchor points, equipment, planned drop zone, and processing area.
conserve forests
Strive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.
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control tree diseases
Identify diseased or undesirable trees. Remove them using power saws or hand saws.
de-limb trees
De-limb trees ensuring that the quality is within specified limits with regard to health and safety regulations. Cut trees or parts of trees to clear the public access and electrical cables.
estimate damage
Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.
execute disease and pest control activities
Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides in accordance with recomandation and legislation.
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- Scope note
- Tasks may include identifying types and features of diseases in plants and crop; carry out crop spraying, for weeds, pest and disease operations in line with relevant guidelines and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with environmental regulations. Working with pesticides may require special certificates in some countries and recording the data about the usage of pesticides.
execute fertilisation
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
handle geospatial technologies
Can use Geospatial Technologies which involve GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing) in the daily work.
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minimize risks in tree operations
Evaluate risks and hazards, perform efficient actions in order to minimize risks and to restore the trees to their orginal state or to replant new ones.
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monitor tree health
Monitor trees for pests and diseases, aiming to improve their health.
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nurse trees
Plant, fertilise and trim trees, shrubs and hedges. Examine trees to assess their condition and determine treatment. Work to eradicate insects, fungus and diseases which are harmful to trees, assist with prescribed burning, and work on preventing erosion.
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operate hand pruning equipment
Efficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.
perform tree thinning
Removing some trees from a stand in order to improve tree health, timber value and production.
plant green plants
Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.
protect trees
Preserve trees taking into account the health and conditions of the tree(s) and plans for preservation and conservation of the area. This includes the cutting of trees or branches on trees applying knowlege of the biology of the tree.
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safeguard biodiversity
Protect biodiversity among animals, plants and microorganism by adopting environmentally sustainable actions such as maintaining natural habitats and preserving nature.
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spray pesticides
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
Cross-sector
3 competencesclimb trees
Ascend and descend from trees in a safely manner.
inspect trees
Carry out tree inspections and surveys.
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operate chainsaw
Operate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesforestry regulations
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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geographic information systems
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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Cross-sector
1 competenceclimate change impact
The impact of climate change on biodiversity and life conditions for plants and animals.
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Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesassist tree identification
Assist in the development and improvement of techniques for measuring and identifying trees. Obtain and use various sources of information to accurately identify and name trees, use tree characteristics to aid identification, identify tree species in all seasons.
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drive agricultural machines
Drive tractors, forklifts and other vehicles to transport crops as well as to deliver high torque at low speeds. Move equipment in fields and around buildings, making the appropriate adjustments and maneuvers.
maintain forestry equipment
Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.
write technical reports related to trees
Compose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing problems to the integrity of buildings and infrastructure.
Cross-sector
1 competencemake independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.