PSCCEAC Continuing Education in Arboriculture Courses: Developing and Evaluating Proposals of Tree Protection, Preservation, Transplantation and Removal

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. The course is developed to meet the requirement of Registered Arborists, Tree Risk Assessors for CEA.

 

Learning Outcomes

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

• Develop appropriate tree protection, preservation, transplantation and removal proposals according to the requirements of the projects, and carry out relevant evaluation; and

• Prepare the work procedures for tree protection / transplantation / removal.

Programme Features

• A recognised Continuing Education in Arboriculture course under RSTMP

• Registered Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors will earn 3 CEA hours upon completion (in the job function of Survey, inspection and risk assessment)

• Taught by experienced practitioners

Target Audience

• Registered Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors under RSTMP

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

Admission Requirements

Applicants are normally required to meet the following requirements:

• Registered Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors under RSTMP

• Other types of registered tree management personnel under RSTMP (Priority will be given to the Registered Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors 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, etc.) for checking their registration validity under RSTMP.

 

Programme Structure

Course Code	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Exam Hours
CPTH1024BP	Developing and Evaluating Proposals of Tree Protection, Preservation, Transplantation and Removal 樹木保護、保留、移植及移除建議方案的制定及評估	3	0
	Total :	3	0

Tuition Fee

HK$460

Venue

Kwai Hing Campus / ZOOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Code	Course Title	Commencement Date	Time
CPTH1024BP	Developing and Evaluating Proposals of Tree Protection, Preservation, Transplantation and Removal 樹木保護、保留、移植及移除建議方案的制定及評估	26/9/2024	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 Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors

CEA course code: A, TRA-FA6-202447-1
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