Horticulture & Landscaping
Arboriculture skills assessment
Arborists work at height with chainsaws and rigging. This scorecard covers tree assessment, climbing, pruning, removals, rigging and safety so tree companies can prove competency.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Arboriculture skills you can score
These are the default Arboriculture skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Tree Assessment and Hazard Identification
Assesses tree health, structure and risk accurately.
Climbing Technique
Climbs efficiently and safely using ropes and gear.
Pruning to Standards
Prunes to industry standards without harming the tree.
Tree Removal and Dismantling
Dismantles and removes trees safely using rigging and controlled lowering.
Rigging and Rope Work
Uses rigging to lower loads under control.
Chainsaw Operation
Operates and maintains chainsaws safely.
Aerial Rescue Skills
Performs rescues promptly and correctly.
Chipper and Stump Grinder Operation
Operates chippers and stump grinders safely.
Identifying Species and Diseases
Recognises species, pests and diseases.
Working Near Powerlines
Follows safe distances and procedures near powerlines.
Site Setup and Exclusion Zones
Sets up drop zones and exclusion areas to protect people and property.
Customer Advice and Quoting
Advises customers on tree health and quotes accurately.
Levels included with Arboriculture
Arboriculture starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for horticulture & landscaping, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Qualified
- Leading Hand
- Supervisor
How Arboriculture works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a crew is scored on the Arboriculture skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Arboriculture skills need attention. Reports also follow each crew leader's crew.
Arboriculture scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Arboriculture scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Arboriculture scorecard covers 12 skills: Tree Assessment and Hazard Identification, Climbing Technique, Pruning to Standards, Tree Removal and Dismantling, Rigging and Rope Work, Chainsaw Operation, Aerial Rescue Skills, Chipper and Stump Grinder Operation, Identifying Species and Diseases, Working Near Powerlines, Site Setup and Exclusion Zones and Customer Advice and Quoting. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Arboriculture?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Arboriculture?
Arboriculture starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Qualified, Leading Hand and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Arboriculture skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In horticulture & landscaping the app talks about team members, crews and crew leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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