Industry Association: Arboriculture Australia
Association Profile
On July 2, 2010 the National Arborists Association of Australia membership voted unanimously in favour of merging with the International Society of Arboriculture Australia Chapter now known as Arboriculture Australia™ Ltd. The merger has resulted in a more efficient organisation that will continue to improve standards, provide input into education and legislation affecting our members along with maintaining the personalised service that each membership has previously enjoyed.
Membership is represented by arborists throughout all facets of the industry, private companies, federal and local government, educational institutions and other concerned parties.
The Association is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising the standard of tree care and maintenance in Australia by supporting high quality arboricultural practice, education and research. The main objectives of the association are:
• To encourage, foster and improve practices in arboriculture
• To promote the exchange of arboricultural knowledge
• To co-operate with governments, scientific or other societies or bodies or persons in any part of the world who may be working to achieve any objective similar to the aims of the association
• To represent qualified arborists to government, industry and the public
• To promote legislation for the advancement or protection of arboriculture
• To establish and enforce a code of ethics which is binding upon members
• To promote fair marketing practices of arboricultural products and
• To promote arboriculture as means of environmental improvement
Professional Code of Ethics
Members of Arboriculture Australia™ Ltd are dedicated to the care and management of urban trees. The association’s ethical standards include guidelines in relation to client interaction which safeguard the consumer from misrepresentation. Members are committed to ongoing education. The association also assists the publication of guidelines for work standards and safety and leads the way in promoting the application of modern arboricultural practices.
Membership
While general membership of Arboriculture Australia™ Ltd is open to any natural person, professional membership is open to all arborists and practitioners in related fields who hold the minimum required qualification of Level 3 Arboriculture in the Australian Qualification Framework for the categories of Registered Practicing Arborist™ and Registered Qualified Arborist™. Those who hold a minimum qualification of Level 5 Arboriculture in the Australian Qualification Framework are also eligible to join the category of Registered Consulting Arborist™.
Potential members must also meet additional criteria as set down by the executive Committee. At present the criterion includes but not limited to adherence to the code of ethics, serving a probationary period of membership and the holding relevant current insurances.
General
• Available to any natural person
Student
Registered students studying Arboriculture who wish to be involved with and participate in the affairs of the association.
• Available to apprentices, trainees. Membership is subject to proof of status and approval by the Board.
Qualified Arborist
Membership is available for qualified practicing arborists or qualified arborists involved in employment areas of government bodies, trusts or educational institutions.
• Fee includes General membership category
• Additional joining fee for new, upgrading or lapsed members
• Applicants must be approved and serve a probationary period of one year.
• Requires a minimum of Australian Qualification Framework Level 3 in Arboriculture or approved equivalent
• Included on CEU register
• Does NOT include your name in the National Directory under Registered Practicing Arborist™.
Registered Practicing Arborist™
To assist in selection of a practical arborist, Arboriculture Australia maintains a Register of Practicing Arborists. To gain approval arborists must also meet criteria set out by the association. Work practices must be in accord with guidelines set out in relevant industry Codes of Practice for the amenity tree industry. Pruning work is to be carried out to AS4373 (The Australian Standard for pruning of Amenity trees) and awareness of current OH&S legislation and latest techniques for tree care or removal is promoted. Ongoing education is also available for contractors who wish to develop their professional skills.
• Fee includes General membership category
• Applicants must be approved and serve a probationary period of one year.
• Additional joining fee for new, upgrading or lapsed members • Requires a minimum of Australian Qualification Framework level 3 in Arboriculture or approved equivalent
• Includes name in the National Directory and listed on the Website under Registered Practicing Arborist™.
• Included on CEU register
Registered Consulting Arborist™
To assist the public and industry in engaging qualified consulting arborists Arboriculture Australia also maintains a National Directory of Registered Consulting Arborist™. Consulting arborists are experienced in development site consultations; hazard assessment; report writing; specialised tree care and diagnostics; planting specifications and many also provide representation in legal proceedings. Registered consulting arborists will also meet ongoing requirements of the association including maintenance of ongoing education and professional indemnity insurance.
• Fee includes General membership category
• Applicants must be approved and serve a probationary period of one year.
• Additional joining fee for new, upgrading or lapsed members • Requires a minimum of Australian Qualification
Framework Level 5 in Arboriculture or approved equivalent
• Includes name in the National Directory and listed on the Website under Registered Consulting Arborist™.
• Included on CEU register
Currently there are also three (3) affiliated organisation memberships available to members facilitating further alliances with other associations both nationally and internationally.
The three (3) affiliated organisation memberships to date include:
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Utility Arborists Association Australia (UAAA)
• Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA)
Further Contact & Information:
Arboriculture Australia Ltd
ABN 77 090 873 644
Administration – Sharyn
PO Box 76 Edwardstown SA 5039
Toll Free 1300 664 374
Ph: 08 8340 4911 Fax: 08 8340 4909
Email: sharyn@arboriculture.org.au
Administration – Merle
PO Box 187 Blaxland NSW 2774
Ph: 02 4739 4339 Fax: 02 4739 4361
Email: merle@arboriculture.org.au
