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.
Course Content:
- Introduction
- PPE
- Risk Assessment
- Legal Framework
- Tree Surveys
- Tree Inspections
- Tree Hazard Assessment
- Determining the scope and limits of the survey
- Highways Parks, gardens, woodland Hazardous trees Methodology – what to look for
- Recording pro-formas
- Survey / inspection exercise
Certification:
Lantra Awards certificate sent via Lantra.
Delivery:
Course will include some outdoor practical sessions (please bring suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor sessions).
Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Additional Information
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- State the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees
- Maintain your own health and safety while carrying out 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 popular one-day course aims to provide specific tree survey and inspection training for those with a limited or non-arboricultural background. This includes, but is not limited to, contractors, highway engineers, tree wardens, grounds maintenance staff and rangers. The course is specially designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to identify obvious defects from ground level and then report their findings to their line manager.
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Terms of Cancellation or Amendments to details
We reserve the right to cancel courses and refund applicants if there is insufficient demand.
A FULL charge will be applied to any booking cancelled less than 10 working days before the event.
A £30 administration charge may be applied to changes made to bookings that have been received and acknowledged.
For all course bookings outside the UK and Europe, please email training@trees.org.uk
| Date | Duration | Location | Non-member Price | Member Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2026 | 1 day | The Malthouse | £247.00 | £185.00 | Login to book |