※ Familiarize with the legislation on tree inspection in Hong Kong;
※ Recognize a range of observable mechanical and biological defects;
※ Familiarize with three levels of assessment;
※ Identify different types of targets and evaluate the potential consequences;
※ Familiarize different site-specific factors that affect the likelihood of tree failure;
※ Carrying out tree inspection using visual tree assessment with systematic approaches;
※ Inspecting the structural conditions of trees using suitable electronic instruments;
※ Propose appropriate risk mitigation measures and evaluate the effectiveness of the mitigation measures;
※ Using appropriate methods to carry out aerial tree inspection;
※ Familiarize the risk categorization process;
※ Prepare and review tree inspection report;
※ Identify common wood decay fungi;
※ Legislation on Tree Inspection in Hong Kong
※ Review of Basic Tree Inspection
※ Identify Mechanical and Biological of Defects in Trees
※ Levels of Assessment
※ Target Assessment
※ Site Assessment
※ Tree Inspection Using Visual Tree Assessment
※ Use of Tree Inspection Equipment
※ Tree Inspection with Assisting Electronic Instruments
※ Implementation and Evaluation of the Proposed Mitigation Measures
※ Aerial Tree Inspection
※ Collecting, Recording and Analyzing of Data
※ Risk Categorization
※ Tree Inspection Report
※ Identify Common Wood Decay Fungi on Urban Trees of Hong Kong
※ Face to face Classroom and Practical Section
※ 3-day Course (21 hrs) + Assessment (3.5 hrs)
English supplemented with Cantonese
At least 2 years of work experience in tree care, tree inspection, carrying out tree surveys and making management recommendations. Part-time work experience could also be accepted while the duration should be doubled.
Perpetuality, no renewal is required
Assessment | No. of Questions | Weigh | Passing Marks |
1. Written Test (Short Question) | 20 | 40% | 70% |
2. Tree Inspection | 2 | 40% | 70% |
3. Fungi Identification | 10 | 20% | 70% |
**Candidates are required to gain 70% overall as a pass mark and must score 70% for each of the two trees inspected and not conduct significant mistakes.
上課日期：2026年4月12,19,26日( 星期日) 0900-1700 考試日期：2026年5月3日 0900-1300 上午考試 |