Lantra training
1-Day Basic Tree Inspection
A one-day introduction to tree inspection: spotting hazardous trees, assessing the risk and deciding what to do, taught through classroom sessions and practical exercises.
Duration
1 Day
Price
£160 excl. VAT
Group size
Up to 12 delegates
Certification
Lantra certificate
A one-day introduction to looking at trees with safety in mind, for novices and people with a basic working knowledge of trees. Classroom sessions are combined with practical exercises, so you practise spotting hazardous trees and recording what you find.
You receive a Lantra certificate on completion. It is training rather than a qualification.
Who it's for
- Landowners, farmers, gamekeepers and estate staff with trees to look after
- Local authority, school, park and greenkeeping staff
- Forest school leaders, volunteers and tree workers
What You Will Learn
- How a basic tree safety assessment fits into wider tree risk management
- The legal and safety implications of hazardous trees, and where to find guidance
- Protecting your own safety when assessing trees on foot or from a vehicle
- Spotting obviously hazardous trees, and trees that are clearly not
- Assessing the level of risk with a simple assessment process
- Choosing a suitable action, including when urgent action is needed
- Recording a basic survey of several trees, and an inspection record for a single tree
- Recognising the limits of your own skills and when to call a specialist
What to Bring
- Walking boots or wellies (clean shoes for the classroom)
- Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
- Hi-vis vest or jacket where applicable
There is a walk outside over uneven ground, so dress for the weather.
Dates, Venue & Price
Courses run regularly throughout the year at venues across the Isle of Man. Get in touch for the next available dates; we confirm the venue when you book.
Price: £160 excl. VAT. Private group and in-house bookings are quoted separately.
You may be eligible to recover a significant portion of the course cost through the Department for Enterprise's Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS). More about VTAS.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know before you book.
No. It is a one-day training course. Professional tree inspection needs formal qualifications and practical experience, and we are happy to advise on the next steps.
No. The course is aimed at novices and people with a basic working knowledge of trees.
Yes. Classroom sessions are combined with a walk outside to look at trees, so please dress for the weather and wear boots.
Courses run with up to twelve delegates.
Courses run regularly throughout the year at venues across the Isle of Man. Get in touch and we will tell you the next available dates and the venue.
Yes. Private group and in-house bookings are quoted separately, so get in touch with the details.