Online training courses are now available
The Arboricultural Association offers around 100 training courses per year for arborists and tree surgeons. We aim to raise standards of education and knowledge across the industry through our events and training activities. All courses and events are open to members and non-members, and there’s something for everyone, from professional arborists and environmentalists to those with an interest in trees.
Members can benefit from up to 35% discount on arboricultural training courses at all levels, covering everything from basic tree inspection skills to Arboricultural consultancy.
Please be aware the member discount DOES NOT apply to those with our Foundation membership.
Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders
This interactive course is ideal for tree work contractors and others who need to identify and diagnose tree pests, diseases and disorders as part of their regular work.
Dates/Venues
04/11/2024 Gloucestershire | |
Course Fees
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Arboricultural Association Conference On-Demand
Catch up on the UK's biggest Arboriculture Conference featuring a world-class lineup of speakers and covering a huge range of topics with over 12 hours of CPD.
Over 400 attendees enjoyed the conference live in session at the University of Warwick, enjoying the chance to network, collaborate and share ideas. Now you can access the latest knowledge on-demand and watch an event which has become a highlight on the calendar for arborists and internationals expert speakers.
*Please ignore the arbitrary start date for this course. You will receive on-demand access immediately after purchase.
Course Fees
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Arboricultural Knowledge - ONLINE
A short online ‘signposting’ course designed to help professional arboriculturists assess and update their Arboricultural Knowledge across a broad range of topics.
Course Fees
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Basic Tree Survey and Inspection
A one-day Lantra Awards accredited course for those who want to obtain the skills and know-how that will enable them to recognise basic hazards and report onwards.
If you are looking to take your first step in Arboricultural training, this is the ideal course for you.
Dates/Venues
21/10/2024 East Budleigh, Devon | |
05/11/2024 Gloucestershire | |
26/11/2024 Preston | |
02/12/2024 Gloucestershire | |
Course Fees
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BS5837: Tree Surveying and Categorisation
A short course for professional arboriculturists who wish to learn more about undertaking BS5837 surveys.
Course Fees
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Getting to Grips with Subsidence - ONLINE
A specialised online course for tree officers, arboricultural consultants, contractors and other arboricultural professionals who may be required to manage tree-related subsidence cases.
Dates/Venues
23/09/2024 ONLINE | |
04/11/2024 ONLINE | |
Course Fees
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Professional Tree Inspection
This three day (non residential) course is designed for experienced arboriculturists with a Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification who are entrusted to make the right decision regarding tree safety issues.
The well respected course is Lantra Awards accredited and those who are successful in the exam will be awarded with a certificate of achievement.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSE. Hotels are available nearby.
Dates/Venues
23/09/2024 Gloucestershire | |
01/10/2024 County Durham | |
11/11/2024 Gloucestershire | |
Course Fees
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| Member |
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Professional Tree Inspection Refresher
Are you looking to sharpen your skills in professional tree inspection?
This one day refresher course is perfect for those who have previously attended the Lantra Awards 3-day course and need to keep up to date with the ever changing thoughts and policies surrounding tree survey and inspection.
Dates/Venues
26/09/2024 Gloucestershire | |
04/10/2024 County Durham | |
14/11/2024 Gloucestershire | |
Course Fees
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| Member |
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Scotland Branch Autumn Field Trip: Braco Castle Garden and Arboretum
Braco Castle is surrounded by a 19th-century landscaped garden, arboretum and policy woodlands with a variety of wonderful and interesting trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants.
An old garden for all seasons that has been extensively expanded over the last 35 years with substantial specimen tree planting. The partly walled garden is approached on a rhododendron and tree-lined path featuring an ornamental pond. Red Kites, Hares, Red Squirrels often seen!
Course Fees
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| Member |
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Subsidence Investigation Workshop - ONLINE
This online workshop is an extension of the 'Getting to Grips with Subsidence' course.
If you are a Tree officer, Arboricultural Consultant or an arboricultural professional this workshop is designed with you in mind.
Dates/Venues
21/10/2024 ONLINE | |
18/11/2024 ONLINE | |
Course Fees
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The AA Risk Assessment System - online
This half-day course will provide attendees with a comprehensive guide for practical arborists and managers to ensure a safe work environment that will meet the requirements of the law and many insurers.
Dates/Venues
09/10/2024 ONLINE | |
16/12/2024 ONLINE | |
Course Fees
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TRAQ Renewal Course
Your certificate needs to still be in date at point of booking, if your certificate has expired you will not be able to attend and a full refund will be given.
At point of booking please also email training@trees.org.uk with your current TRAQ certificate to ensure you are eligible for the course.
If you have had your TRAQ qualification for coming up to 5 years you will need to attend a TRAQ Renewal Course to keep your qualification current. This course will refresh the key points of TRAQ and give you chance to sit the exam again as is required by the ISA.
Course Fees
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Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders
This interactive course is ideal for tree work contractors and others who need to identify and diagnose tree pests, diseases and disorders as part of their regular work.
Course Fees
| Category |
Exc. Vat |
Inc. Vat |
| Non-Member |
£ |
£ |
| Member |
£ |
£ |
Tree Planting Workshop - The Lost Art of Tree Planting and the Performance Gap Workshop
This one day workshop will look at all aspects of tree planting, relating the theory to the practical and dispelling some of the product mythologies which surround the subject. During the day, the current best practice guidance will be examined and discussed and the question asked as to why there is such a significant gap between the theory and practice on the ground.
Dates/Venues
16/10/2024 Gloucestershire | |
Course Fees
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Wales Branch Annual Fungi Walk 2024
The Wales Branch is holding its fifth annual fungi walk, held at Clyne Gardens, where Teifion Davies and Steve Lucocq will be guiding you around the wonderful surroundings.
Admiral Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian, who owned Clyne from 1921 until his death in 1952, established the Gardens at Clyne. He sponsored plant collecting expeditions overseas, and many of Clynes rhododendrons still bear their original collector’s numbers. The Admiral’s influence can also be seen in the landscaping, which includes a Japanese Bridge, the Admirals Tower and the Gazebo.
This event cost £15 to members and non-members - To be paid directly to Teifion on the day (Any cheques must made payable to: Friends of Clyne Gardens)
Course Fees
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AA Training – Tips for using Zoom
All of our online courses use Zoom video conferencing. Here are some tips to help you get set started:
Zoom tutorials
Please ensure you are familiar with zoom before attending the first session. This YouTube video is a useful introduction. Not all of the content is relevant, below is a series of shortcuts to the most relevant parts:
0:13 – Sign up with Zoom
2:00 – Navigate dashboard & change profile picture
2:30 – Download Zoom
4:30 – Understand meeting controls
4:47 – Mute/unmute host
5:00 – Disable video/enable video
8:00 – Raise hands
10:10 – Chat
11:09 – Reactions
12:19 – Join a meeting
Workspace and computer setup
Attending an online meeting can be taxing. We plan to take frequent breaks and include a diversity of tasks to help you get the most from the sessions. Here are some things you can do to you to improve your experience:
- Distraction free space - where possible, set yourself up in a spare room/quiet corner to minimise distractions.
- Ergonomic setup – working at a well setup station can reduce fatigue. See this video for more guidance.
- Monitor – we would suggest calling in on a desktop PC or laptop (rather than a phone or tablet). If you are using a laptop, you may want to consider purchasing a monitor. This will help in a couple of ways; firstly monitors are usually larger than laptop screens (helping to reduce squinting and a tendency to lean forward) and secondly it is usually easier to elevate a monitor to an appropriate height (good for ergonomic posture). If using a monitor you also have the benefit of ‘extending’ your screen so that you have Zoom open on one and another application on the other.
- Separate keyboard and mouse – if using a laptop the compact keyboards and trackpad mouse can lead to fatigue and issues such as RSI or carpal tunnel. Whilst the amount of typing during sessions will be limited, a separate keyboard and mouse can help prevent injury.
- Headphone and microphone headset – the benefit of a headset is twofold; it can help block out background noise and makes it easier for others to hear you. If you purchase one with inline volume controls, it can also make it easier to mute your microphone when not speaking.
- External webcam – this is by no means essential. However, if you are using an separate monitor it enables you to position the camera on top of the monitor, rather than having to turn to look at the laptop.
- Lighting – we would like to see your lovely faces! Having a setup with good lighting makes this experience easier. Try positioning your workspace so you are facing a window. Alternatively, a lamp can help with this.