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Lantra Basic Tree Survey and Inspection TSI01
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
- Online
Novice Training Course Duration
- 1 day
- 2 x ½ day (online)
Novice Candidate Numbers
14
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is Basic Tree Survey and Inspection?
One-day course aims to provide specific tree survey and inspection training at a basic level for Level 1 tree surveyors/ inspectors, contractors, highway engineers, tree wardens, grounds maintenance staff, rangers and other persons of a non-arboriculture background or any persons who may have responsibility for trees in the course of their work. Additionally, this course may be useful for those who work with trees in a voluntary capacity to allow them to identify obvious defects from ground level and then to report their findings to a line manager.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Understand the legal and safety implications of hazardous trees.
- How maintain your own health and safety while carrying out tree surveys and inspections
- To recognise hazardous trees
- To determine the level of risk
- To decide on an appropriate course of action
- How to collect and the importance of maintaining adequate information.
- To recognise your own limitations
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Risk assessment completed
- Have a suitable selection of trees to inspect
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Practical Assessment Criteria
Onsite assessment
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The aim of the Lantra Basic Tree Survey & Inspection (TSI01) course with TUPPCO Training is to give learners the knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out safe, effective, and compliant ground-level tree inspections.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand basic tree biology, structure, and common defects
- Learn how to identify hazards, such as decay, fungal infection, deadwood, and structural weakness
- Carry out visual inspections from ground level
- Understand risk assessment and when to escalate findings to a professional arborist
- Learn correct methods for recording and reporting inspection results
- Identify external influences, such as soil conditions, pests, weather damage, and site use
- Build confidence in monitoring tree safety and knowing when urgent action is required
By the end of the course, learners will be able to perform confident, competent, and accurate basic tree inspections, helping organisations manage tree safety responsibly.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Basic Tree Survey and Inspection (TSI01) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification confirms that participants can carry out basic tree surveys, identify common defects, and understand tree risk assessment principles suitable for low-level tree inspections.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards TSI01 Certificate
- Demonstrated understanding of tree health, structure, and common defects
- Skills in conducting simple visual tree inspections from ground level
- Knowledge of risk assessment and recording inspection findings
- A recognised industry qualification ideal for grounds staff, estate teams, and anyone with responsibility for trees
Who the Award Is For:
Perfect for estate workers, grounds maintenance teams, local authority staff, woodland managers, landscapers, park rangers, and anyone responsible for basic tree safety checks.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Lantra TSI01 Basic Tree Survey and Inspection course typically takes 1 day.
Course Duration Overview:
- Total training time: 1 day
- Includes: theory, tree biology, defect identification, and practical inspection exercises
- Delivered by qualified TUPPCO Training arboricultural instructors
- On-site delivery available anywhere in the UK, including estates, parks, woodlands, and commercial grounds
Expert Training On Your Business Site
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FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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