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Tree Climbers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Tree climbers are required to follow instructions of Senior Arborists to carry out various arboricultural works including but not limited to tree survey, planting, pruning, cabling, climbing and tree felling.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in Aboriculture

Tree climbers must be able to perform various arboricultural works like tree survey, climbing and felling.

Safety and health assessment skills

Tree climbers need to assess the safety and health conditions before conducting the related tree cutting tasks or other risk assessment.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Upper Secondary qualifications or above

Professional qualification

  • Possession of certifications for tree climbing, rigging and use of chainsaw.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years related experience

Other specific requirements

  • Possession of driving license (class 2) preferred

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Tree Climbers usually work outdoors or at parks performing physically demanding tasks. Sometimes they work irregular hours in potentially dangerous environments to ensure the proper care and removal of trees.

Tools

  • Chainsaw
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • First Aid Kit