PTI Technical Update and Refresher

Pre-requisites for the course:

• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection

If you are unsure whether this course is appropriate for you, please contact Tree Life for advice.

Aim of the course:

This refresher training programme is designed to utilise existing knowledge and information provided as part of the Professional Tree Inspection programme. There are technical updates contained within the course. The programme is not designed to describe management methods of identifying systems of prioritising the inspection of trees with potential defects or to give training related to risk reduction management systems, for example risk zoning such as may be adopted by tree owners.

The need for this refresher programme has arisen out of a recent inquest (2014) where council highway inspectors had not completed any hazard-related training for seven years and a common-sense approach to reinforcing previously acquired knowledge and skills.

Course objectives:

• To be reacquainted with material previously studied in the professional tree inspection programme (PTI) to ensure the previous knowledge and skills acquired are kept current

• Review key concepts, such as systematic and diagnostic tree inspection procedures

• Share ideas and experiences gained since completing the PTI programme

• Update knowledge and skills in technical matters

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and best practice changes

• Ensure that you continue to possess the skills and knowledge needed to perform the important tasks connected to tree inspection. The day will include a tree inspection exercise and feedback

Assessment:

No assessment procedure is in operation for this refresher course.

Venue:

• TBC for 2026-2027

FAQ's

• Refreshments: Refreshments and lunch are provided by the hotel; please specify any dietary requirements when booking
• Equipment Required: Please be aware that for part of the course you will be outside so please bring suitable clothing for outdoor weather. Use of provided Tree Inspection equipment is included in this course.

If you are interested in our dates for this course, please contact info@treelifeat.co.uk to be sent dates once they are released.

For further details on any of our other short courses, please see our latest Short Course Information Booklet. 

Please email info@treelifeat.co.uk or call on 0116 260 6939 for further information.