Requirements: |
(a) |
A recognised higher diploma in the discipline of Arboriculture / Landscape / Botany / Biology / Forestry / Horticulture or equivalent; |
(b) |
At least 3 years’ relevant work or teaching experience in related industry; |
(c) |
Preferably with a qualification or certification offered by a professional institution or industry organisation on arboriculture, such as: |
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(i) |
European Tree Technician of European Arboricultural Council; |
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(ii) |
Registered Consulting Arborist / Registered Practicing Arborist of Australia; |
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(iii) |
Technician / Professional Member of Arboricultural Association – UK; |
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(iv) |
Certified Arborist / Certified Tree Climber Specialist of International Society of Arboriculture; or |
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(v) |
The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Accredited Arboricultural Practitioner; |
(d) |
With good knowledge and practical experience in tree pruning and chainsaw operation; and |
(e) |
Training experience in tree pruning and chainsaw operation would be an advantage. |
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Notes: |
(1) |
Candidates without the required academic qualifications stated in (a) above but possessing 8 years’ relevant work or teaching experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification. |
(2) |
Shortlisted applicants may be required to demonstrate the operation of a chainsaw. |