Training

ArbAC Preparation Workshop

This FREE regional event is open to all Contractors with an interest in the ARB Approved Contractor Scheme (attendees can qualify for a 25% discount on the initial assessment fee.)

Arboricultural Knowledge

A one-day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboriculture's wide range of knowledge topics: tree ident, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics etc. etc.

Basic Tree Survey and Inspection

A one-day Lantra Awards accredited course for people not experienced in tree inspection but needing to recognise basic hazards and report onwards.

BS3998: 2010 Tree Work - Recommendations

This is an opportunity to better understand ‘your’ industry standard, will help you stay ahead of the competition and improve your tree work management advice and recommendations.

BS5837: Tree Surveying and Categorisation

The course is aimed at any person, in any industry, involved in undertaking or reviewing BS5837 reports.

Getting To Grips With Subsidence

A one-day course for the arboricultural professional who may be required to advise upon, or manage subsidence cases, including Tree officers, Arboricultural Consultants or Contractors.

Hazard Tree Inspection Course – A Practitioner’s Guide

A two day bespoke course aimed at those actively involved in hazard tree inspections or those looking to progress a career in arboricultural consultancy.

Introduction to Soils

This course is designed to give a solid introduction to soils, especially urban soils, so that all those working with trees in urban settings can be more confident about using and specifying soils for a range of purposes.

It will demystify soils for arboricultural professionals and give delegates some simple yardsticks for decision making involving soils and their management.

Professional Tree Inspection

A three-day (non residential) Lantra Awards accredited training course for experienced arboriculturists making the final decision on tree safety issues. Certificate of achievement if successful at exam.

Professional Tree Inspection Refresher

A one day refresher course for those that have previously attended the Lantra Awards 3-day Professional Tree Inspection course.

Professional Tree Inspection Retake

A retake of the Professional Tree Inspection exam.

Only available to previous Professional Tree Inspection course candidates.

Risk Assessment for Commercial Arboriculture

A one-day course for the practical arborist and manager.

Increase safety and meet the requirements of the law and many insurers.

Manual and CD included.

Stationary Rope Technique Workshop

Stationary Rope Technique Workshop 

The Arboricultural Association are running this Stationary Rope Technique workshop on Thursday 24 November

Presented by Chris Cooper-Abbs and Matt Brooker

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Thinking Arbs Day

Tree Pests, Diseases and Fungi

Tree pests, diseases and fungi workshop aimed at tree work contractors and others who need to identify and diagnose tree pests, diseases and fungi as part of their regular work.

Tree Protection and Planning - the Role of the Tree Officer

This one-day training programme reflects the issues and challenges faced by the local authority Arboriculturist, by illustrating the up to date Planning Guidance with practical examples from current planning situations.

Trainer Information: Richard Nicholson is the Trees Landscape and Conservation Team Leader for the Christchurch and East Dorset Council Partnership. He has been involved in local authority Arboriculture training for over 20 years as well as chairing the BS5837 Review in 2005 and 2012.

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

TRAQ is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) qualification program that trains arborists how to use the methodologies outlined in the ISA Best Management Practices for Tree Risk Assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. TRAQ is one of many tree risk assessment programs available in the arboricultural market place.

Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees

The course is aimed at any person, in any industry, with an interest in trees.

This courses will provide basic level information on valuing and managing veteran trees.