Arborists
Arborists provide expert care for trees, understanding how a tree functions as a living entity throughout its life. They use their knowledge to help trees stay healthy, safe and resilient in a wide range of environments from busy city streets and parks to woodlands, estates, and private gardens. Arborists play a key role in supporting biodiversity, managing pests and diseases, and caring for young trees, helping to future proof our climate and planet! Their work is varied and includes pruning, removing and planting trees, often using chainsaws and other equipment. Many arborists work for councils or contracting companies, while others choose to run their own businesses.
Arborists
Arborists provide expert care for trees, understanding how a tree functions as a living entity throughout its life. They use their knowledge to help trees stay healthy, safe and resilient in a wide range of environments from busy city streets and parks to woodlands, estates, and private gardens. Arborists play a key role in supporting biodiversity, managing pests and diseases, and caring for young trees, helping to future proof our climate and planet! Their work is varied and includes pruning, removing and planting trees, often using chainsaws and other equipment. Many arborists work for councils or contracting companies, while others choose to run their own businesses.
Climbing Arborist
Groundworker
Machine Operator
Key Skills
Confident, clear communication
Explain arboricultural practices to colleagues, clients, and the public.
Technical knowledge
Including safe working practices, tree identification and environmental awareness.
Strong teamworking abilities
Collaborate with colleagues on the ground and in the canopy.
Customer service
Speaking with a range of clients in a professional manner.
Practical, hands‑on attitude
Taking ownership of tasks and maintaining high standards of work, enjoy being outside in all weathers.
Qualifications
- Arborist Apprenticeship Certificate in Arboriculture
- Certificates of Competency: chainsaws, woodchippers and other machinery as well as tree climbing and using a cherry picker.
- Arboriculture (Tree Management) and Forestry Foundation Diploma
- T Level: Tree & Woodland Management (Arboriculture)
Arboriculturist Apprenticeship
No current qualifications available.
No current qualifications available.
No current qualifications available.
