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ANZSCO 362511 Arborist

Skill Level: 2

The ANZSCO codes 362511 and 362212 both refer to the same occupation, Arborist. 

Job Descriptions

Provides specialist assessment and advice on individual trees and tree management in urban environments, including risk assessment, species selection and site planning. Works with allied professionals such as Urban and Regional Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants to provide strategic planning for urban forest preservation, protection and management.

Tasks include

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • advising on species selection, site planning and overall tree management and care
  • examining individual trees to assess their condition, potential risks associated with limbs or trees falling, and determine treatment
  • climbing trees using ropes and harnesses and elevated work platforms to reach limbs and branches
  • maintaining and caring for trees and shrubs by pruning limbs and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
  • removing dead and decaying trees, and grinding out tree stumps
  • clearing trees from overhead electricity and telecommunications lines

Specialisations:

  • Arboricultural Consultant

Alternative Title:

  • Arboriculturist
  • Urban Forester

ANZSCO Skill Level 

The occupation 362511 Arborist requires a qualification that is assessed as comparable to the ANZSCO Skills Level 2 of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or higher, specifically in a field that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

  • Certificate III in Arboriculture or certificate IV and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

Occupations Group

  • 362511 Arborist
  • 362512 Tree Worker

Skills Assessment 362511 Arborist

Assessing Authority: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Unless you qualify for a skills assessment exemption, a positive skills assessment is required to apply for the visas listed below for the occupation ANZSCO 362511 Arborist.

A skills assessment is a mandatory requirement for the subclass Employer Nomination Scheme Visa 186 under the Direct Entry Stream, and Skilled Nominated Visa 190, Skilled Work Regional Visa 491, and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa 494.

Assessing Authority for 362511 Arborist

TRA is the assessing authority that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 362511 Arborist.

For assistance with your skills assessment application, please reach out to Ozlinks Migration.

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Documents Requirement

The following is a summary of the documentation checklist for the skill assessment application.

Personal Documents

  • Passport bio page
  • Passport photo
  • Proof of identity, including a national ID or driver’s license
  • Current CV/Resume

Qualifications

  • final qualification/s or apprenticeship certificate/s or award/s
  • a full academic transcript or other documents that include the start and end date of your training and details of the program of study.
  • apprenticeship documents such as the contract of apprenticeship, journal or any other relevant document from your employer, governing body or training institution relating to your apprenticeship (if applicable).

Employments Evidence Documents

You are required to demonstrate 3 years of full-time (as 38 hours per week) or equivalent part-time paid employment. This employment must be directly relevant to your nominated occupation and can be completed before, during or after your comparable qualification.

  • Statement of services letter
  • Payslips
  • Personal tax return
  • Superannuation evidence
  • Employment contract

Processing Time

According to Trades Recognition Australia, skills assessment applications are typically finalized within 120 days of the date you submit and pay for your application. The completion time is determined by how promptly Trades Recognition Australia receives all relevant documents and any additional information from you. Ensuring that you have provided all necessary documents in the correct format will help reduce processing time.

What will I get after the assessment?

Once you have successfully completed your skills assessment application and received a positive outcome, Trades Recognition Australia, the assessing authority, will issue a letter detailing the results of your assessment. This letter is essential for your visa application.

Application Fees

The table below summarises the fees that are charged by Trades Recognition Australia in compliance with it for the purpose of skill assessments application.

Skills Assessment

Fee ($AUD)

Migration Skills Assessment Application Fee

$795

Potential Visa Pathways for 362511 Arborist

The ANZSCO 362511 Arborist occupation is currently included on the following migration occupation lists:

Occupation: ANZSCO 362511 Arborist with the potential to obtain a pathway from temporary to permanent residency through the following visas:

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We provide skill assessment support for individuals seeking to complete the skills assessment for the occupation ANZSCO 362511 Arborist.

Our expertise in document checks, combined with our experience in preparing TRA skills assessment applications, enables us to ensure that your applications fulfil all necessary requirements. This maximises your chances of achieving the best possible outcome.

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Frequent Ask Questions

Here is a list of common questions that our clients ask us regarding ANZSCO 362511 Arborist skills assessment. If you need more information do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

What documents are required for an Arborist skills assessment?

In most cases, you’ll need to provide the following documents:

Personal Documents

  • Passport bio page
  • Passport photo
  • Other identification: national ID, driver license
  • Current CV/Resume

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Arboriculture and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
  • A full academic transcript

Employments Evidence Documents.

  • Employment contract
  • Personal tax return
  • Superannuation Statement
  • Employment Verification Letter
  • Payslips

The ANZSCO occupation code for an Arborist in Australia is 362511 as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations system.

To become an Arborist in Australia, you generally require at least an AQF Certificate III in Arboriculture in a relevant field.

Yes, an Arborist is regarded as a skilled worker. The Arborist occupation, classified under ANZSCO code 362511, is designated as Skill Level 2. It is currently in high demand and lists on the migration occupation lists:

TRA is the assessing authority in Australia that conducts skills assessments for the occupation ANZSCO 362511 Arborist.

Ozlinks Migration Agent is here to assist you with the skills assessment for the occupation 362511 Arborist. With our extensive experience in this area, we offer step-by-step guidance to help you meet all document requirements and maximise your chances of a positive outcome.

Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.