The care and management of trees is a professional area. The Government had completed a manpower study for the industry in 2017, result showed that there would be manpower shortages in arboriculture, horticulture and landscape architecture industries and the shortage was particularly serious for qualified arborists and skilled tree workers. The Financial Secretary proposed in the 2019-20 Budget Plan to set up a $200 million Urban Forestry Support Fund to provide training and attract more young people to join the arboriculture and horticulture industry, and to establish a professional system for the industry so as to upgrade the professional level of arboriculture and horticulture practitioners.

Professional fields covered:

Tree Pruning Plant cultivation and propagation Tree Planting, Transplanting and Removal Soil Management

Plant Pest Management Plant Diagnosis Nursery Management

 

Earn and Learn	:	Participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and recognised qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support	:	One-stop career counselling and placement services
Professional Career after Scheme Completion	:	Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $10,500
Flexible Articulation Pathways	:	Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field