Tree Hazard Assessment Course with Integrated Assessment

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1 Tree Hazard Assessment Course with Integrated Assessment ( British Accredited LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualification ) Date: 11 th April-13 th April 2011 Examination: 15 th April 2011 Course Aim It's a British government backed qualification in tree inspection that demonstrates proof of training specifically in tree risk assessment and inspection. The three-day course aims to provide specific tree inspection programme at an advanced level for competent arboriculturists to allow them to reach a level of competence acceptable as having received adequate training. Candidates are required to inspect trees and specify the necessary remedial works and record the inspection findings. At the end of the course candidates will undertake a competence based assessment directly related to tree inspection. The course is not aimed at covering report writing however, presentation of findings will be examined and advice given. The maximum number of candidates for this course is 18. Biography of Lecturer: Mr. Dave Dowson Qualifications Fellow of the Arboricultural Association Fellow Chartered Arboriculturist of the Institute of Chartered Foresters Training and Development Lead Body qualified assessor and verifier holding

2 units 32, 33 and 34. Registered Training Services Verifier with LANTRA. (1997-) Moderator/lead examiner for the RFS Certificate (1998-) and AA Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture examination. ( ) Examiner for the AA Technicians Certificate ( ) in Arboriculture and RFS Diploma in Arboriculture examinations.( ) Assessor for the ICF chartered examinations (2000-) Member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), UK/I Chapter Chief Executive Officer, Certified Arborist and past International executive board member. Author of the new AA Tree Officers competence award in Arboriculture. Author and principal instructor for the LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection course. Past Chairman of the Association of Lecturers in Arboriculture Professional Experience Dave Dowson is the Director of Tree Life AC Ltd and Tree Legal Ltd providing a full range of consultancy services to a range of clients which include Parish Councils and Local Authorities (LA), large development companies, solicitors, mortgage lenders, landscape architects, planning consultants and Health and Safety Executive and providing educational consultancy services for bodies such as the Royal Forestry Society, Arboricultural Association, National Arborist Association, International Society of Arboriculture and the Awarding Body Consortium. Dave has been a registered expert witness for ten years. His experiences include providing preliminary and final reports for the Health and Safety Executive, solicitors and court room use where neighbour disputes have occurred and breaches of Tree Preservation Orders. In the last six years, he has specialised in the area of tree inspection, failure and defensible systems of tree inspection and recently attended a coroners court related to a death caused by a tree failure. He is currently involved in cases of tree related injuries/deaths nation wide. He has assisted Southampton City Council, the National Trust and Burleigh House Estates to design their system of tree risk management based on zoning providing external independent advice. Recently he has externally audited Sheffield City Council s system of tree risk management identifying weaknesses and making recommendations to strengthen their procedures. He is a member of the working party compiling a new British Standard on Tree inspection which has now reached the consultation stage. He is the author, principal trainer and moderator of the nationally recognised professional tree inspection

3 programme offered by LANTRA, the industry lead body. He presents workshops related to safety issues for the industry, speaks at National conferences and provides material for publication in a range of newsletters and journals of the industry. Assessment Procedure Duration: 3 hours A written test consisting of 20 short answer questions covering aspects of tree inspection and tree inspector responsibilities. 40% of the overall mark. Fungi identification test. 20% of the overall mark. Two tree inspection. 40% of the overall mark. Candidates require to gain 70% overall as a pass mark and must score 70% for each of the two trees inspected and not miss an obvious defect. Certificates of competence will be issued to those candidates who successfully complete the course and examination. Those not reaching the standard will receive a report indicating their strengths and weakness and what actions are suggested to then reach the standard in the future. Pre-requisite requirement for the trainees This is a popular and highly intensive course. It is a level 3/5 course in the UK. The trainees should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists. They should also have in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science. The vast majority of the contents are applicable to the arboricultural field worldwide. The legal aspects and fungi section will be adapted to remain applicable to Hong Kong.

4 Programme Day One (11 th April 2011) Introductions and course content, rationale, aim and objectives, safe practice, personal protective equipment and insurance Session 2 - The Legal Framework Tree Owner Tree inspector Statutes Government Advice Arboricultural advice Session 3 Reviewing Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Objectives Tea break Session 4 The Tree As a Dynamic Living System An Undamaged Self Optimised Structure The Law of the Minimal Lever Arm and Strategy of Flexibility Session 5 Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) as a Systematic and Diagnostic Procedure Session 6 Principal Fungal Decay Organisms, Identification and Mode of Wood Decay Lunch Continue Session 6 Principal Fungal Decay Organisms, Identification and Mode of Wood Decay Session 7 Mechanical Symptoms of Defects Session 8 Tree Inspection Equipment Tea Break Session 9 Recording of Data Session 10 Making and Writing Management Recommendations Day Two (12 th April 2011) Practical Session 1 Tree Inspection and Recording of Data Exercise Workshop Session 1 Feed Back from Exercise Tea Break Workshop Session 2 Making and Writing Management Recommendations Lunch Session 11 Risk Evaluation Tea Break Workshop Session 3 VTA Tree walk

5 Programme Day Three (13 th April 2011) Practical Session 2 Tree Inspection and Recording of Data Exercise Comfort break Workshop Session 4 Feed back from Exercise Lunch Feed back continued Tea Break Session 12 Introduction to Decay Detection and Measuring Equipment Appropriate use Final roundup Examination Date (15 th April 2011) Morning Session 9:30-12:30 Morning session

6 Organizer: LNS Ltd Date: 11 th April th April 2011 Examination: 15 th April 2011 Time: Venue As stated in the programme Jasmine Room 3/F, Ramanda Hong Kong Hotel 38, Des Voeux Road West Hong Kong Maximum registrants: 18 Working Language : English Registration : Please send the registration form by to : event@lns.com.hk Application deadline: 28 th March 2011 Payment methods: Payment can be made after receiving confirmation from the organizer. By cheque made payable to LNS Ltd." Please return the registration form together with a cheque / bank transfer receipt to the address below: - Room 1801, Wing On Central Building, 26 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Enquiry: Ms. Wong Tel: event@lns.com.hk

7 Registration Form Tree Hazard Assessment Course with Integrated Assessment (British Accredited LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualification) Surname: ( Mr / Ms) First Name: Organization/Company: Position: Correspondence Address: Date of Course 11 th -13 th April 2011 Examination: 15 th April 2011 (morning Session) HK$7,800 Course Fee: Members of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (including attendance for 3 days training course, one half day examination, all course materials, examination papers and charge to Lantra, tea break and lunch for three days ) HK$7,500 Examination Retake on 15 th April 2011 HK$ 1,400 Retake of one day lecture HK$ 1,625 address: Payment: Date of submission Bank Name: Tel: Cheque No.: Amount $:

8 Terms of Conditions 1. Reigstration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. All cheques shall be crossed and made payable to the organizer LNS Ltd to confirm registration and are subject to bank clearance. 3. There is no refund for cancellation of booking initiated by registrant. However, the registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organisation at no extra charge by notifying the organiser at least 3 days prior to the commencement of the course. 4. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel the course should there be insufficient candidates or for other reasons. Course fee will then be refunded 100%. 5. All candidates will be informed well in advance should there be any change of course date due to unforseen circumstances. 6. Applicants will be notified by to confirm successful registrations. An official receipt will be provided on the day of the event. 7. Applicants are expected to attend the course at the place and time notified by the organizer. 8. Before the course commences, if Typhoon Signal No.8 or above/black Rainstorm Warning is in force; or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above will be hoisted within 2 hours, the course will be cancelled. The course will be held as scheduled if Typhoon Signal No.8 or above/black Rainstorm Warning is lowered at or before 7:00 am. The afternoon session of the course will be held as scheduled if Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above/black Rainstorm Warning is lowered at or before 12:00 p.m.