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PROFESSIONALISING ARBORICULTURE. Recognising & accrediting a skilled workforce. Three Strands. Professional Skills Framework (Lantra SSC / Central Government). Utility Arb Qualification Development (AA Utility Arboriculture Group). Tree Work Operatives Skills Framework
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PROFESSIONALISING ARBORICULTURE Recognising & accrediting a skilled workforce
Three Strands Professional Skills Framework (Lantra SSC / Central Government) Utility Arb Qualification Development (AA Utility Arboriculture Group) Tree Work Operatives Skills Framework (Pan industry – hosted by the AA)
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD Job Profiles Job Roles Skills Profiles Professional Skills Framework INDUSTRY CONSULTATION PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FRAMEWORK Forestry & Arboriculture
UAG Qualification Development Qualification Framework & Progression Qualification Framework & Progression Expressions of Interest & Selection of Partner Provider Partnership Development with Lantra Awards & UAG
Tree Work Operative Skills Framework & Register Professional Standards Framework - Defining job roles and standards from Operative / Technician / Manager / Consultant Lantra SSC Tree Worker Skills Framework(TWOSF)- Defining job roles and standards Operative s & Technician Lantra SSC Register of Tree Work Operatives (RTWO) – Accrediting individuals to a nationally agreed standard against the TWSF & PSF Pan Industry
Stepwise Progression Manager Technician Master Arborist M4 Senior Craftsman Arborist A3.2 Senior Craftsman Ground Worker G3.2 Craftsman Arborist A3.1 Craftsman Ground Worker G3.1 Arborist A2 Ground Worker G2 Basic Arborist B1 Entry Level Arborist / Trainee B0
Competency Currency Up to date Current best practice Progressive Experience & Consolidation On the job Time Served Task Specific Training & Certification External Training Bodies External Qualification Internal Training
Accrediting Competency Verification External verification Evidence Submission Industry Sign Off Experience & Consolidation Diary / Time Served Performance Criteria Evidence Based Training & Certification Qualifications CPD External Certification
Benefits • Professionalization • Skilled Worker Retention • Improved motivation = improved safety & work quality • Reduced worker migration • Improved employer choice • Collective standards enforcement • Increased ‘Membership’ • Remuneration standardisation • Access to soft skills / leadership training • Consolidation of SME • Industry Recognition • Alignment with other accreditations (Arb AC, CHAS etc)