Most employers expect you to have at least a high school diploma or GED. Some arborists have a higher degree, while others have no formal education. Earning an associate's degree in environmental science or a bachelor's degree in forestry or horticulture can provide you with a comprehensive education and help you develop your career as an arborist. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, you may want to consider becoming an Arborist Representative.
This is often a position that those who work on tools move to as their career progresses and move to a less physically demanding role. The job of an arborist representative is to meet with business customers, whether residential or commercial and listen to their tree care needs, or provide professional advice and present suggestions and perhaps tree care management plans. This position requires great arboreal knowledge and knowledge of the practical part (for example, how jobs are done), as well as having good communication and people skills. However, more immediately, you can be ready for your next opportunity or promotion by educating yourself about the duties, responsibilities and skills required of an arborist and ensuring that your resume reflects your experience appropriately.
Arborists use teamwork and problem-solving skills to carry out large-scale projects and anticipate how tree growth could affect the surrounding area. An extensive knowledge of what each species of tree needs to flourish and grow is an essential skill for any arborist. Employers are looking for arborists who have leadership and logistics experience, as well as tree care skills.
