ABOUT APPROVED ARBORISTS
Locate An Approved Arborist
The QAA Register of Approved Contractors and Consultants is proudly supported by our Industry Support Partner Aviso Specialty – Insurance & Risk Advisory and Vermeer Australia.
The production of this register is in direct response to increasing demand from the public, and from local and state government for assistance in locating qualified arborists. Anyone can advertise as an arborist, or buy a chainsaw, and it is very difficult for a layperson to assess the claims of a contractor that they do not know.Â
To be included in this register each company or consultant must comply with the QAA’s Criteria List. It should be noted, however, that the QAA has not assessed the quality of work carried out by those included, and makes no claims on their behalf, other than that they have met the following criteria.
All approved contractors are listed under the business/company name.
All approved consultants are listed under their individual consultant name on the register. A business/company can purchase the corporate rate if they have multiple consultants working for them.
To find a QAA Approved Contractor, click here.
To find a QAA Approved Consultant, click here.
The Criteria For
Approved Contractors
- Minimum of 3 people per team with at least 2 who hold an AQF Certificate III in Arboriculture Qualification.
All qualifications are to be supplied for listed employees named prior to approval/renewal. Listed employees must be employed by the company. - Demonstrated evidence of on-going training, with proof of attendance, at 3 events per year. This can include:
o QAA events and workshops
o Climbing competitions (this can include volunteering as a judge)
o QTRA, TRAQ, or VALID
o ISA events or certifications
o In-house training
o Online courses/training - Aerial Rescue must be completed a minimum of once per year. This can include Tree Climbing Comp, Workshop or in-house training (must include proof).
- EWP Operators Ticket Referenced (where applicable)
- Course in General Safety Induction (Blue or White Card)
- First Aid Certificate (Apply First Aid minimum)
- All relevant Insurances
- Workplace Health & Safety Policy
- Environmental Management Policy
- Completed Statutory Declaration stating all Employee Benefits are paid and up to date
Application form can be found here:
The Criteria For
Approved Consultants
- Minimum AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture for all consultants (to include subject list)
- Demonstrated evidence of on-going training, with proof of attendance, at 3 events per year. This can include:
o QAA events and workshops
o Climbing competitions (this can include volunteering as a judge)
o QTRA, TRAQ, or VALID
o ISA events or certifications
o In-house training
o Online courses/training - All relevant insurances (eg. Professional Indemnity Insurance – Certificate of Currency)
- Supply a minimum of 3 reports written within the last 5 years (specific client details can be removed)
- Proven experience with tree ID, location, and measurement
- Proof of experience with tree hazard/risk assessment methodologies (e.g. QTRA, TRAQ). Risk assessment can not be hired/subbed out.
- Proven experience with tree condition investigation equipment (e.g. Resistograph, Picus, Tree Radar). Note: we do not need proof of ownership of this equipment just inclusion of evidence obtained included in a report that you have compiled
Application form can be found here:
