PSCCEAC Continuing Education in Arboriculture Courses: Evaluation of Monitoring and Caring Operations for Plants

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:

• Identify common types of pests and diseases of plants and their signs and symptoms;

• Analyse the effectiveness of the monitoring and caring procedures to improve plant health conditions based on the observations made and information collected; and

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the regular monitoring and caring plans based on the analysis results, and prepare relevant reports.

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 Diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases)

• 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

• ŸOther 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
CPTH1029BP	Evaluation of Monitoring and Caring Operations for Plants 植物的監察及護理工作評估	3	0
	Total :	3	0

Tuition Fee

HK$460

Venue

Kwai Hing Campus / ZOOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Code	Course Title	Commencement Date	Time
CPTH1029BP	Evaluation of Monitoring and Caring Operations for Plants 植物的監察及護理工作評估	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-FA5-202452-1
Key Job Function: Diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases
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