PSCCEAC Continuing Education in Arboriculture Courses: Inspection of Basic Structure and Health Conditions of Trees (for Registered Tree Climbers)

The Development Bureau launched the Registration Scheme for Tree Management Personnel (RSTMP) in December 2020. Qualified in-service practitioners are encouraged to register for the five types of tree management personnel on a voluntary basis. Each registration is valid for 3 years.

For renewal of registration, tree management personnel have to fulfil the minimum Continuing Education for Arboriculture (CEA) hour requirements as well as those on specified core competency areas for individual key job functions. CEA is essential to uplift the core competency of registered tree management personnel to align with their expected competency based on the Specification of Competency Standards for the arboriculture and horticulture industry as well as to keep them abreast of the latest techniques and development in the industry. The course is developed for Registered Tree Climbers.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Explain and analyze signs that reflect health conditions of trees;

• Apply professional knowledge to observe and inspect the basic structure and health conditions of trees;

• Employ simple tools to carry out inspection of the basic health signs and structure of trees; and

• Produce a truthful record of the health conditions and potential structural problems of trees.

Programme Features

• A recognised Continuing Education in Arboriculture course under RSTMP

• Registered Tree Climbers will earn 3 CEA hours upon completion (in the job function of Survey, inspection and risk assessment); while other registered tree management personnel will earn 3 optional CEA hours.

• Taught by experienced practitioners

Target Audience

• Registered Tree Climbers under RSTMP

• Other types of registered tree management personnel under RSTMP
  (Priority will be given to the Tree Climbers under RSTMP on first-come-first-served basis.)

Admission Requirements

Applicants are normally required to meet the following requirements:

• Registered Tree Climbers under RSTMP

• Other types of registered tree management personnel under RSTMP (Priority will be given to the Tree Climbers under RSTMP on first-come-first-served basis.)

Remarks: Applicants are required to submit a copy of their registration documents (e.g. registration card, registration letter) for checking their registration validity under RSTMP.

 

Programme Structure

Course Code	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Exam Hours
CPTH1014CP	Inspection of Basic Structure and Health Conditions of Trees (for Registered Tree Climbers) 樹木基本結構及健康狀況檢驗 (註冊攀樹員)	3	0
	Total :	3	0

Tuition Fee

HK$430

 

 

 

 

Course Code	Course Title	Commencement Date	Time
CPTH1014CP	Inspection of Basic Structure and Health Conditions of Trees (for Registered Tree Climbers) 樹木基本結構及健康狀況檢驗 (註冊攀樹員)	26/9/2023	7:00pm to 10:00pm

 

Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of a written assessment. The passing mark is 70 (out of 100).

Award

A Certification of Completion will be issued by LiPACE to those who successfully achieve a pass in the written assessment, plus 100% attendance.

CEA information

The course is a recognised Continuing Education in Arboriculture course under RSTMP for Registered Tree Climbers

CEA course code: TC-FA6-202335-1 (Note: The subject course is identical to the course with code TC&CO-FA6-202207-1)
Key Job Function: Survey, inspection and risk assessment
CEA hour earned: 3 hours

Related Website

The Registration Scheme for Tree Management Personnel:
https://www.greening.gov.hk/rstmp/en/home/index.html

Requirements for Renewal of Registration:
https://www.greening.gov.hk/rstmp/en/renewal_requirements/index.html