Basic Tree Survey & Inspection

Identifying hazardous trees is a vital part of a number of jobs, from park rangers to estate workers. Our training is designed to help you recognise and then report issues to an appropriate expert. It's a basic one-day course to give you the knowledge to be able to identify potential hazards.

We'll guide you through the process with a balanced mix of theory and practice. You'll learn the relevant health and safety issues, as well as key legislation and risk assessments. A practical session identifying hazardous trees will also form part of the course.

Course sessions:

• Health and safety
• Risk assessment
• Legal framework Collecting the information
• The limits and scope of the surveys
• Hazardous trees
• Exercises
• Conclusion.

Although our course is mostly classroom-based, you'll be expected to be able to look at a range of trees outside. If you have mobility problems or a medical condition that could have an impact on your health and safety, please let us know prior to the course.

Course cost:

£230

What will be covered? By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees
• Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out a basic tree survey and inspection
• Recognise hazardous trees
• Determine level of risk
• Decide on an appropriate course of action
• Collect and maintain adequate information
• Recognise your own limitations

This is a training course only - a certificate of attendance will be issued.

There are no entry requirements for this course.