Basic Arborist Training
What does the Basic Arborist Training Program include?
Omnia Training's 3-week Basic Arborist Training Program provides a comprehensive blend of online theory and hands-on practical experience to prepare clients for a career in arboriculture. The program begins with essential online courses on safety protocols, tool usage, and arborist-specific knowledge. During practical field training, clients will learn tree identification, health assessment, and pruning techniques, along with tree planting, replanting, and removal methods. Hands-on exercises include using chainsaws, tree support systems, and stump grinding equipment, culminating in practical exams that ensure clients are equipped with the skills needed for real-world arborist work.
Training Program Outline:
We start with the online theory-based learning that provides the base of knowledge for the practical training and provides the learner with initial exposure to the position, understanding of terminology and technical theory. Below are the online courses to be completed on Absorb LMS:
- Hazard Assessment and Controls Course
- OH&S Legislation Course
- Worker Competency Course
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course
- Heavy Lifting Procedures
- Right To Refuse Unsafe Work Course
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Course
- Workplace Harassment Course
- Incident Response and Reporting Course
- Incident Investigation Course
- Traffic Control and Working in Residential Areas
- Working Around Heavy Equipment Course
- Working with Other Contractors
- Portable Power Tools Course
- Cutting Tools Course
Practical training is arguably the most essential component of our training because it provides real-world experience and one-on-one learning. This is where the elements for the training come together.
- Introduction to basic tools and their uses.
- Instruction on measurement, marking, and cutting techniques
- Characteristics and distinguishing features of trees
- Field trip for hands-on practice in tree identification
- Understanding tree health indicators
- Recognizing signs of disease, pests, and stress
- Methods for assessing tree condition and vigor
- Pruning principles
- Field exercise with pruning trees
- Principles on tree planting and replanting
- Field practical on planting and replanting trees
- Introduction to tree support systems
- Removal of trees and different methods
- Field practical with tools and removal of a tree using a chainsaw
- Introduction to mulching and removal of trees
- Introduction to stump grinding
- Practical exam on using all equipment