9112 — Forestry and related workers

What this occupation covers

Forestry workers perform a variety of tasks related to the planting, cultivation and protection of trees.

Typical duties

prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris

drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary

collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling

fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths

cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary

assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife

builds and maintains forest roads

maintains watch for fires and operates firefighting equipment

operates machinery used in the cultivation and management of trees

monitors and patrols forests and parks to maintain grounds and prevent unauthorised entry

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. Vocational qualifications in Forestry and Arboriculture are available at levels 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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