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An arborist maintains and cares for trees and shrubs by:
- lopping limbs
- shaping branches
- treating with fertilisers and insecticides
- removing those that are dead or decaying, or
- advising on general tree and shrub care.
(This definition has been formed using information from Victorian skills gateway.)
Which award covers them?
There are 2 awards that can cover arborists.
Gardening and Landscaping Award
The Gardening and Landscaping Award covers them if:
- they work as an arborist, tree lopper or pruner
- their employer is in the gardening and landscaping industry.
Electrical Award
The Electrical Award covers them if:
- their duties include clearing vegetation to avoid interference with overhead power lines
- their employer is in the electrical services industry.
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