Arborist Assistant

An Arborist Assistant supports qualified arborists in the care and maintenance of trees, particularly in urban and suburban environments. Their role typically involves assisting with tree pruning, removal, planting, and general tree care under the supervision of a lead arborist.

They help operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and elevated work platforms, and are often responsible for cleaning up work sites and safely disposing of green waste.

Arborist Assistants also play a role in ensuring safety protocols are followed, particularly when working near power lines or in public spaces.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a arborist assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC20520

Certificate II in Arboriculture
On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker
Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker Woodchipper Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker + 3 more
AHC50524

Diploma of Arboriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$7,420 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Utility Arborist Arborist Trainee
Arborist Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Utility Arborist Arborist Trainee Arborist Assistant + 1 more
AHCSS00103

Basic Tree Worker Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Assistant Groundsperson Vegetation Control Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Assistant Groundsperson Vegetation Control Worker
UET20321

Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Arborist Assistant Line Maintenance Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Arborist Assistant Line Maintenance Assistant
FWPCOT2274

Fell Trees Manually (Basic)
On Campus, Online
2 - 3 days
$700 - $1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Assistant Arborist Trainee
Landscape Labourer Vegetation Control Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Assistant Arborist Trainee Landscape Labourer Vegetation Control Worker + 2 more
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