The course will provide the training and information to help you;
• Understand the legal framework, statute and common law affecting tree inspections
• Understand the duties and liabilities of tree owners and managers
• Understand your role within the tree risk management process
• Understand the skill and knowledge levels required by you to fulfil your role
• Adopt a systematic and consistent method for carrying out visual tree inspections
• Interpret the body language of trees to recognise a range of potential defect symptoms
• Confirm the presence of defects and compare them against published failure criteria
• Write a specification for remedial works (recommended to control risk) taking into consideration
the potential impact on associated benefits and values
• Prioritise remedial works by setting timescales reflecting the current level of risk
• Collect, record and retain relevant detailed field data, to aid and defend your decision making