Please note: includes IOSH certification fee
This is a one-day Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) approved course. The class covers trees and the law, parasitic tree fungi, tree defects, health and safety when surveying trees, assessing works required, priority of action and risks.
A course workbook will be provided and there is an assessment with a practical element. Candidates who are successful in achieving the required standard will be awarded an IOSH certificate.
Ged M Collins has been an arborist for almost 50 years, having obtained a qualification on the subject in 1978. From 1985 to 2012 he worked as arboricultural officer for Salford City Council, managing five tree surgery teams and ensuring the local authority’s tree stock was in good order. He also provided expert advice to the planning department regarding tree preservation orders and the law.
In 2012 Ged established Global Tree Vision, an arboricultural consultancy that carries out tree safety reports and presents this tree assessment course.
Ged is a professional member and past director of the Arboricultural Association.
Learning outcomes:
- The importance of carrying out regular assessments of trees on your site
- Trees and the law
- Spotting obvious tree defects
- Zoning usage of a golf course that relates to assessment frequency
- Confidently deal with golf club members’ tree issues
- Gain a greater understanding of arboricultural works
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