Introduction to Evaluating Trees for Hazards

Introduction to Evaluating Trees for Hazards

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £160

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
8.30am - 4.30pm

Dates Available
Start Wed 06 Jul 2016 Start Wed 21 Sep 2016 Start Wed 08 Mar 2017 Start Wed 05 Jul 2017

Tree care specialists are continually required to assess the condition of trees and to make professional judgements on the hazard potential. Landowners and Managers have a "Duty of Care" for any damage caused by trees on their property and Arboriculturists are often called upon to provide advice. The course aims to enable a tree inspector to identify defects from ground level and make decisions on how to proceed further with the inspection process. Give necessary advice on remedial works, go through the recording process and make a decision. The course is not aimed at covering report writing as this is a level 3 qualification. No prior knowledge or experience is required but is recommended.

This course provides an introduction to the techniques and equipment that may be used to assist tree hazard analysis from the simplest of tools to advanced decay detection equipment.

The course is a one day intensive workshop at Myerscough College comprising the following elements:

Safe Practices Legal Framework,

Duty of Care,

Tree owners responsibilities and managers/ Inspectors professional duty,

Statute Law,

Government advice Tree Biology,

A dynamic living organism Mechanics (Body Language of Trees)

Right Tree in the Right Place VTA (Visual Tree Assessment) Hazard rating systems,

ISA or QTRA (Quantitative Tree Risk Assessment Fungi, CODIT and identification

Recording information, surveys to individual assessments, proforma's

Strength loss calculations Equipment, from VTA to advanced Decay Detecting Equipment

Additional Information

As part of this course will involve a walk around the college grounds, please bring strong footwear and outdoor clothing

Candidate Quote

"Fantastic enthusiastic tutor"

PS - Rossendale, Lancashire

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

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Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.