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Professional Tree Survey and Inspection
The three-day course aims to provide specific tree inspection training at an advanced level
for competent arboriculturists to enable them to identify defects from ground level, from a
climbed inspection or inspection aided by the use of a Mobile Elevated Working Platform
(MEWP)*. The course provides training in how to specify the necessary remedial works and
record the inspection process. This would then form a part of a defensible system. At the
end of the course candidates will undertake a competence based assessment directly
related to tree inspection. The course is not aimed at covering report writing; however,
presentation of findings will be examined and advice given.
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Instructor: Guy Watson, Lantra
Cost per person: £395 + VAT. Including Lantra certificate and lunch
Venue:Burnham Beeches
Maximum
Trainees: 12
Who is the course for: Prospective trainees should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth
knowledge of plant and arboricultural science, including a thorough knowledge of wooddecaying
fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and
structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances. They should be
thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspection and survey
Pre-requisites: A minimum of arbocultural qualification at level three or equivalent, plus five years
experience in carrying out tree survey and inspection, is expected.
Course Objectives:
Recognise the role of the tree inspector in risk management.
Identify the legal framework in the context of statute and common law that affect
tree inspection and the duties and liabilities of the owner, manager and inspector.
Summarise how a tree system functions, what constitutes a safe tree and know that
energy is required to keep the tree in a healthy/safe state.
Adopt a systematic and consistent methodology for carrying out visual tree
inspection at an advanced level with the aid of binoculars, mallet and probe.
Collect data out in the field in accordance with the inspection instructions (having
determined the scope and limitations) using a suitable format. (For this course a
written survey template with appropriate headings will be used).
Recognise a range of observable mechanical and biological defects as seen in trees
and confirm by the use of textbooks where necessary.
Identify a range of commonly seen pests, diseases and disorders that affect tree
safety, confirm their identity by the use of textbooks, where necessary, and state the
arboricultural significance of finding them in the field.
State the appropriate control/remedial measures required to eliminate or reduce
risks identified in the inspection process to an acceptable level. Determine when an
aerial inspection is required, also if pro-active management recommendations can
be made which may eliminate future defects from forming.
Prioritise the necessary tree/management works with time scales based on a broad
category of risk assessment.
Identify when it is appropriate to recommend the use of decay detecting or
measuring equipment, based on a basic knowledge of the working principles of
commonly available equipment.
Understand that a balance between the remedial measure opted for and the range
of benefits/values that a tree may have requires special attention e.g. amenity,
wildlife, historical, veteran, rarity and public access.
The above objectives will be assessed during the course, either by written test, practical
demonstration or oral questioning. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the
award of a certificate of training.
Date of next course: to meet client needs.
To book your place on a course, or for more information, simply contact
us.
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