Candidates must meet at least one of the following prerequisites:
Hold a Level 2 (or above) arboricultural, forestry or horticultural technical qualification
Hold relevant certification or membership (for example, ISA Certified Arborist or Alt Tech ArborA)
Have at least three years’ relevant experience in tree management and tree assessment at Basic Tree Inspection (BTI) level or above.
This course is for Arboriculture professionals looking to develop their tree inspection knowledge and experience. Utilities, rail, highways, estates and land management personnel who undertake tree inspections as part of their role. Learners who need more than Basic Tree Inspection but are not yet operating at Professional Tree Inspection level.
During this 2-day course candidates will develop the competence to identify, assess and report tree-related issues within defined operational boundaries, while helping learners understand the limits of their competence and when more complex cases should be escalated to a more experienced inspector.
To achieve this qualification candidates must successfully complete 2 practical tree inspections as well as a short answer and scenario-based assessment.
