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ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP
Do you love working in the outdoors? Join a local Government with maintaining the area. The successful candidates will complete a 4 Year apprenticeship to become a qualified Arborist. This role encompasses a range of duties including shaping and canopy management, tree health and remediation, environmental development as well as tree dismantling and removal.
About the Role:
- 4 Year apprenticeship, with a Nationally recognised Certificate III in Arboriculture upon completion
- Learn to inspect trees, perform ground-based rigging and tree removal
- Identify trees and implement maintenance programs
- Prune, trim and cut felled trees
- Learn how to operate and maintain a chainsaw.
- Learn how to safely operate and feed tree debris into a chipper machine.
- Learn how to safely operate an Elevated Work Platform and perform at heights tree trimming.
- Learn how to safely set up a work site, including minor traffic control.
- Lean to control and manage minor traffic.
- Work in a small team, rotating through duties.
Sills you will you will gain:
- Work Zone Traffic Management
- Chainsaw operation qualification
- High Risk Elevated Work Platform License
- Working safely near live electrical apparatus
- On the job training with experienced Arborists
What’s on offer:
- Full-time permanent positions available
- Above award training wages
- Work-life balance: 9-day fortnight
- Attain in demand licences and tickets (EWP Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper operation ticket, control traffic, Provide First Aid)
- All PPE and uniform provided
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to innovative technology and machinery
- Further on-the-job and formal development opportunities available
Non-Essential Skills:
- Certificate II Arboriculture
- Certificate I Conservation and Land Management
- Chainsaw ticket highly regarded
About You:
- Hold a valid Western Australian manual driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred
- Passionate about a career in the Horticulture industry
- Physically fit as labour intensive
- Highly safety conscious at all times
- Hold a valid White Card
- Strong communication and team work skills
- Great attitude to working outdoors
WPC Group:
Established in 1982, WPC Group is one of Australia's leading employers of apprentices and trainees. With an experienced mentor to support and guide you through, our aim is to see you succeed and confidently grow as a person and professional.
WPC Group values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
