As the association representing arborists in Queensland and northern New South Wales, it’s the QAA’s mission to provide support and guidance to the arborist industry and our members. That’s why, when we were recently approached to give feedback on the draft profile for arboriculture workers, we jumped at the chance to have our say.
The Australian Skills Classification, based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, helps define the skills that underpin jobs in Australia. The Classification identifies three types of skills for every occupation: specialist tasks, technology tools and core competencies.
Currently only one classification, Arborist (362511), exists for our industry. ANZSCO is looking to introduce two new profiles: Arboriculture Workers (3625) and Tree Worker (362512). After consultation with the QAA Executive Committee and members, the QAA provided a range of feedback relating to the occupation titles themselves, as well as the core competencies and tasks outlined. In short, our recommendation was there is much more work to be done before what has been proposed comes close to being a genuine reflection of the arboricultural industry.
We’ll see whether this feedback is taken on board or not and will keep you updated should anything else be put forward.
QAA Sponsorship sales now open
As a not-for-profit association, the QAA couldn’t do what we do without the support of our wonderful sponsors. Sponsorship sales for the 2023-24 year, which come into effect from July 1, are now open, with packages sold on a firstcome basis.
If you are interested in learning more sessions: Tree Structure and Function; Tree Nomenclature and Taxonomy; and Tree Assessment at our Tree Assessment workshop. After completing this workshop, attendees will be familiar with defining tree biological processes, understanding tree nomenclature/taxonomy, and linking these factors into a practical and/ or written tree assessment. Tree Risk Assessment workshop – Understanding Context, Factors and Methods During this workshop on Monday, June 5, Bryan will give an overview of key points and principles concerning professional tree-risk assessment. The workshop will consider the contents of the AA/NZARB MIS501 Tree Risk Assessment document. There will be three sessions presented across the day: * Tree Risk Assessment and Methodology – Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment, Terminology, and Risk Thresholds * Tree Risk Assessment Components – Assessing Targets, Tree Failure, and Impacts * Tree Risk Assessment Extent and Scope – Context of Tree Risk Assessment, Providing Advice on Tree Risk, and Competency to Perform Tree Risk Assessment. After completing this workshop, attendees will understand the principles of how to approach and undertake a tree-risk assessment that incorporates key factors and provides meaningful information to an agency or client. An irreverent look at tree protection on development sites It was a full house for our Tree Protection about becoming a QAA sponsor, you can request a Sponsorship Package by emailing office@qaa.net.au.
Upcoming events
To view more information about any of our events and to book tickets, visit the Event Directory on the QAA website.
Bryan Gould workshops
In 2023 and early 2024, experienced trainer Bryan Gould is running a series of workshops covering a range of treerelated topics. We know times are tough and committing money to training can be a challenge, which is why we are offering discounted bundle rates to attend more than three workshops.
Businesses are even able to book a bundle rate and send different people to different workshops. The next two workshops – Tree Assessment and Tree Risk Assessment – are both part of the Bryan Gould series.
All workshops in this series are suited to aspiring or experienced arborists working within the industry, and information is complementary and supplementary to AQF certificate/ diploma studies. To learn more and book a bundle rate, visit qaa.net.au. Bundle rates are not able to be booked from individual event pages.
Tree Risk Assessment workshop – Understanding Context, Factors and Methods
During this workshop on Monday, June 5, Bryan will give an overview of key points and principles concerning professional tree-risk assessment. The workshop will consider the contents of the AA/NZARB MIS501 Tree Risk Assessment document. There will be three sessions presented across the day:
* Tree Risk Assessment and Methodology – Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment, Terminology, and Risk Thresholds
* Tree Risk Assessment Components – Assessing Targets, Tree Failure, and Impacts
* Tree Risk Assessment Extent and Scope – Context of Tree Risk Assessment, Providing Advice on Tree Risk, and Competency to Perform Tree Risk Assessment.
After completing this workshop, attendees will understand the principles of how to approach and undertake a tree-risk assessment that incorporates key factors and provides meaningful information to an agency or client.
An irreverent look at tree protection on development sites
It was a full house for our Tree Protection on Development Sites workshop with Mark Hartley from The Arborist Network on February 28, and attendees didn’t leave disappointed.
Mark looked in-depth at the AS 4970- 2009 Standard (Protection of Trees on Development Sites) and provided many useful insights and tips on a range of topics including tree roots, the ability of trees to withstand damage and the impacts of development, and the benefits of using green mulch.
QTRA training
Hot on the heels of the Tree Protection on Development Sites workshop was the soldout QTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment) training, which took place at the QAA Head Office on March 2-3. Attendees of the two-day course are now registered users of QTRA and can apply established and accepted risk-management principles to tree-safety management. Thank you to those who attended and to Mark Hartley for delivering the training.