• Analyzing, evaluating, and diagnosing a wide variety of woody plants for disease or disorder
• Preparing recommendations for treatment and written estimates of cost
• Selecting and carrying out treatment applications including pesticides, biological controls, cabling, pruning, transplanting, or tree removal
• Repairing splitting/broken branches and other tree wounds
• Operating and maintaining safety equipment and tools including chainsaws, specialized pruning equipment, and spraying equipment
• Working independently or as a team member to complete work requiring concentration and physical effort

• Secondary school diploma with math and English credits
• Completion of a 5,400-hour apprenticeship, plus two 12-week in-school sessions
• Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification

• Full-time, outdoors; many hours in peak season or after storms/emergencies
• Physical stamina required to climb and descend trees (using safety equipment)
• Employers include private residential/commercial landscape management companies, tree nurseries, tree care contractors, municipal governments, national or provincial parks departments, and utility companies

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $26.00-$34.00 per hour.

Arborist (444A)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as an Arborist (444A) may be for you!

You might want to look at these similar trades as well;

• Horticultural Technician
• Industrial Woodworker
• Carpenter