LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]

Lantra
Our LANTRA course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical sessions. You'll learn how to specify the necessary remedial works and record the inspection process. You'll finish by undertaking an assessment. Our course doesn't cover report writing, but your presentation of findings will be examined and advice given.
Course Ref: TIS02
Duration: 3 Days
Max. Candidates: 12
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £585.00 Plus VAT
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LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]
LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]
LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]
LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]
LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Course members must be experienced in Tree Inspection, carrying out tree surveys and making management recommendations. Ideally they should hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Arboriculture. You'll need to be an experienced and qualified inspector with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the equipment.

Candidates should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science, including a thorough knowledge of wood decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances and be thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspection and survey.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start and be dressed appropriately in work type clothing and bring a waterproof coat, wellington or work type boots, a waterproof clipboard and reading glasses if required.

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

Greenway Training will provide the equipment required.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • Recognise the role of the tree inspector in risk management
  • Identify the legal framework in the context of statute and common law that affects tree inspection and the duties and liabilities of the owner, manager, and inspector
  • Summarise how a tree system functions, what constitutes a safe tree and know that energy is required to keep the tree in a healthy/safe state
  • Adopt a systematic and consistent methodology for carrying out visual tree inspection at an advanced level with the aid of binoculars, mallet, and probe
  • Collect data out in the field in accordance with the inspection instructions (having determined the scope and limitations) using a suitable format. For this course, a written survey template with appropriate headings will be used
  • Recognise a range of observable mechanical and biological defects as seen in trees and confirm by the use of textbooks where necessary
  • Identify a range of commonly seen pests, diseases, and disorders that affect tree safety, confirm their identity by the use of textbooks, where necessary, and state the arboricultural significance of finding them in the field
  • State the appropriate control/remedial measures required to eliminate or reduce risks identified in the inspection process to an acceptable level
  • Determine when an aerial inspection is required, also if pro-active management recommendations can be made which may eliminate future defects from forming
  • Prioritise the necessary tree/management works with time scales based on a broad category of risk assessment
  • Identify when it is appropriate to recommend the use of decay detecting or measuring equipment, based on a basic knowledge of the working principles of commonly available equipment
  • Understand that a balance between the remedial measure opted for and the range of benefits/values that a tree may have requires special attention, for example, amenity, wildlife, historical, veteran, rarity, and public access.

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old
  • This is an advanced course. Course members must be experienced in Tree Inspection, carrying out tree surveys and making management recommendations. Ideally they should hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Arboriculture and arboricultural science.

Dates and availability

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17/02/2026 3 Days Greenway Training Centre 8 Spaces

Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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