The Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc.

Tuesday 23rd October 2018
5.30pm 
Conference Room, DAFF Research Facility,
26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland, QLD, 4163.
**Please advise if you are attending for catering purposes**

DATE: Wednesday 31st October 2018
TIME: 8.00am – 5.00pm
LOCATION: Riverdale Park, Armstrong Rd, Meadowbrook QLD 4131

Course brought to you by Trained Up.

COURSE CONTENT

The Pruning for Trees Work Shop for Queensland Arboriculture is to provide students with basic experience and knowledge of how to identify issues and carry out a range of rectification solutions that arise from amenity trees growing in an urban environment.

Initially there will be a section on WHS in the work place, how to identify hazards and put measures in place to minimise risk. This would include

• Setting up a worksite.
• Using PPE.
• Working near powerlines with extension saws and power pruners.
• Working on the side of the road with extension saws and power pruners.

 
The Pruning for trees workshop will provide students with practical knowledge of how to select and safely use the appropriate tools to carry out pruning from the ground in a supervised environment.

Tools to be used in this work shop

• Silky saw and Bow saw
• Extendable pruning saw
• Secateurs

OUTCOME

On completion of this workshop attendees will be able to identify and name relevant parts of a tree important to this workshop including but not limited to:

• Epicormic shoots
• Stem bark ridge
• Branch collar

 
Students will also have knowledge of basic pruning techniques/classes and know the difference between these techniques, these include:

Crown maintenance pruning

• Dead wooding
• Selective pruning
• Crown thining

 
Crown Modifications

• Reduction pruning
• Crown lifting
• Formative pruning

Cleaning a work site.
Students will learn the importance of cleaning the work site effectively to ensure a safe environment for the public after the work is complete.

REQUIREMENTS

PPE and tools for the students to carry out work. The tools may be from their place of employment.

We will require 1 each of the following if possible;

• Silky saw
• Bow saw
• Secateurs extendable
• Loppers

COST
QAA Qualified Member     $300.00
QAA General Member      $350.00
Non-member                     $400.00

Catering to be provided; Morning tea and lunch

Tree Safety Assessment and Evaluation Workshops 2018

Frank Rinn, inventor of the RESISTOGRAPH® and ARBOTOM® and internationally renowned tree
inspection instructor will be conducting a series of workshops in Australia.

Topics: Tree biomechanics and the application of technologies for tree structure and stability
assessment and tree water use.

Demonstrations: will include the R650-ED RESISTOGRAPH®, ARBOTOM®, RINNTECH®
software and other advanced tree inspection technologies.

• Perth: November 5th & 6th – Biodiversity and Conservation Centre (BCC) at 2 Kattidj Close, Kings Park, Perth
• Brisbane: November 8th & 9th – 15A Runnymede Road, Capalaba (My Horizon)
• Sydney: November 12th & 13th – Northern Sydney Institute (TAFE) Ryde Campus, 250 Blaxland Road, Ryde
• Melbourne: November 15th & 16th – University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus, Main Building

For on-line registration: click here

Schedule:
Day 1
Tree-safety challenges and concepts
Basics of wind load and load carrying capacity
Morning Tea
Comparative evaluation concepts
Self-referencing concepts
Dynamics of Plant Water Use – Soil and Plant Water Monitoring Technologies (ICT)
Lunch
Resistance drilling: Basics
Visual inspection and evaluation of trees
Practical application of theory shown in the morning session
Resistance drilling at the tree

Day 2
Summary of Day 1
Overview: technical methods for tree-safety inspection
Wood anatomy
Morning Tea
Tree biomechanics details
Sonic tomography
Application of the ARBOTOM within the Australian Industry (Tree Dimensions)
Lunch
Technical inspection: practical session at the tree
Analysis of results
Evaluation
Reporting
Final discussion

Cost: $550 (incl. GST)
Rinntech are providing complimentary licenses for the ArboStApp software
as part of the workshop.

Attention QLD Arboricultural Association members!

You are invited to attend a FREE workshop at QAA Cleveland Office to help you improve your health, safety and injury management systems.

We are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop which will help you understand your safety duties and discuss components of a basic safety management system.

During the workshop participants can gain practical ideas to improve their safety, health and injury management at their workplace. You will identify areas to work on which can be recorded into a simple action plan.

You will also learn how to access further assistance with your safety and injury management systems through the Workplace Assistance Unit of WHSQ.   

To register your interest to participate in this workshop please click the Register your Interest button or contact the QAA office on (07) 3821 1488 or email: office@qaa.net.au

If you would like to access a free consultation with a Workplace Assistance Advisor, please email Workplace Health and Safety Queensland at Workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au (providing your business name, address and contact details) or register your details here.  

For further information:

QAA: (07) 3821 1488 or email tech@qaa.net.au

Workplace Health and Safety QLD: 1300 362 128 or email workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au 

Attention QLD Arboricultural Association members!

You are invited to attend a FREE workshop at QAA Cleveland Office to help you improve your health, safety and injury management systems.

We are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop which will help you understand your safety duties and discuss components of a basic safety management system.

During the workshop participants can gain practical ideas to improve their safety, health and injury management at their workplace. You will identify areas to work on which can be recorded into a simple action plan.

You will also learn how to access further assistance with your safety and injury management systems through the Workplace Assistance Unit of WHSQ.   

To register your interest to participate in this workshop please click the Register your Interest button or contact the QAA office on (07) 3821 1488 or email: office@qaa.net.au

If you would like to access a free consultation with a Workplace Assistance Advisor, please email Workplace Health and Safety Queensland at Workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au (providing your business name, address and contact details) or register your details here.  

For further information:

QAA: (07) 3821 1488 or email tech@qaa.net.au

Workplace Health and Safety QLD: 1300 362 128 or email workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au 

Attention QLD Arboricultural Association members!

You are invited to attend a FREE workshop at QAA Cleveland Office to help you improve your health, safety and injury management systems.

We are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop which will help you understand your safety duties and discuss components of a basic safety management system.

During the workshop participants can gain practical ideas to improve their safety, health and injury management at their workplace. You will identify areas to work on which can be recorded into a simple action plan.

You will also learn how to access further assistance with your safety and injury management systems through the Workplace Assistance Unit of WHSQ.   

To register your interest to participate in this workshop please click the Register your Interest button or contact the QAA office on (07) 3821 1488 or email: office@qaa.net.au

If you would like to access a free consultation with a Workplace Assistance Advisor, please email Workplace Health and Safety Queensland at Workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au (providing your business name, address and contact details) or register your details here.  

For further information:

QAA: (07) 3821 1488 or email tech@qaa.net.au

Workplace Health and Safety QLD: 1300 362 128 or email workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au 

Attention QLD Arboricultural Association members!

You are invited to attend a FREE workshop at QAA Cleveland Office to help you improve your health, safety and injury management systems.

We are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop which will help you understand your safety duties and discuss components of a basic safety management system.

During the workshop participants can gain practical ideas to improve their safety, health and injury management at their workplace. You will identify areas to work on which can be recorded into a simple action plan.

You will also learn how to access further assistance with your safety and injury management systems through the Workplace Assistance Unit of WHSQ.   

To register your interest to participate in this workshop please click the Register your Interest button or contact the QAA office on (07) 3821 1488 or email: office@qaa.net.au

If you would like to access a free consultation with a Workplace Assistance Advisor, please email Workplace Health and Safety Queensland at Workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au (providing your business name, address and contact details) or register your details here.  

For further information:

QAA: (07) 3821 1488 or email tech@qaa.net.au

Workplace Health and Safety QLD: 1300 362 128 or email workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au 

BRISBANE – 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland, Brisbane QLD

COURSE CONTENT

TREE BIOLOGY AND MECHANICS:

Participants will learn how to assess wood structure, decay and tree mechanics, and evaluate their impact on the likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect the likelihood of failure.

TREE INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT:

Participants will learn about types of targets, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence the likelihood of failure.

DATA ANALYSIS AND RISK CATEGORISATION:

After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed, participants will combine likelihood of failure, the likelihood of impact, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees.

RISK REPORTING:

Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

The course cost includes all course materials, lunch, and refreshments on both training days and welcome refreshments upon arrival for the exam.

The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five (5) years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to retake the course and pass the exam every five (5) years in order to maintain the qualification.

PREREQUISITES

To earn a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification you must hold or have held one of the following prerequisites (This is a modified list for the Australian Market, please contact the QAA office if you hold a credential not listed below for further information and assessment):

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• ISA Certified Arborist (Certification ID is required)
• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (Certification ID is required)
• European Tree Worker
• European Tree Technician
• AHC30810 Certificate III in Arboriculture
• NZ National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) Level 4
• ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status
• A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university that is accredited or recognised under a system that is substantially similar to accreditation
• UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Arboriculture
• Other Qualifications listed in the Handbook, under prerequisites

By applying to participate in a TRAQ event, you authorize the ISA to make your registration and contact information available to the local chapter/associate organisation. You agree to the terms, conditions, and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Candidate Handbook:
http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/TRAQHandbook.pdf

This form is to apply to attend a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course and Assessment. If you need to apply for a TRAQ exam retake only, you must contact us.

Attention QLD Arboricultural Association members!

You are invited to attend a FREE workshop at QAA Cleveland Office to help you improve your health, safety and injury management systems.

We are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop which will help you understand your safety duties and discuss components of a basic safety management system.

During the workshop participants can gain practical ideas to improve their safety, health and injury management at their workplace. You will identify areas to work on which can be recorded into a simple action plan.

You will also learn how to access further assistance with your safety and injury management systems through the Workplace Assistance Unit of WHSQ.   

To register your interest to participate in this workshop please click the Register your Interest button or contact the QAA office on (07) 3821 1488 or email: office@qaa.net.au

If you would like to access a free consultation with a Workplace Assistance Advisor, please email Workplace Health and Safety Queensland at Workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au (providing your business name, address and contact details) or register your details here.  

For further information:

QAA: (07) 3821 1488 or email tech@qaa.net.au

Workplace Health and Safety QLD: 1300 362 128 or email workplace.assistance@oir.qld.gov.au 

Presenters:

 Mike Ellison
 Mark Hartley
 William Moore
 Jon Hartill

The attendee will:

• Develop a general understanding of the risk context within which the structural condition of trees is
  considered.
• Develop an understanding of the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) method and be able to apply it
  to the risk assessment of groups of trees and individual trees.
• Be instructed in the use of the QTRA manual calculator, which will be provided to all trainees.
• Be instructed in the use of the QTRA calculator program, which will be provided to all trainees who
  successfully complete the training.
• Calibrate their ‘Likelihood of Tree Failure’ estimates with other trainees.
• Be able to inform risk management decisions using the QTRA Risk Thresholds.
• Develop a repeatable approach to the assessment of tree structure from the broad assessment of a tree
  population to the investigation of a tree.
• Develop an understanding of those attributes of the tree that inform the recognition and evaluation of tree
  structure, stability, and tree health in relation to tree structure.
• Physiological condition and Indicators of vitality.
• Basic anatomy of wood tissues and of vascular connectivity.
• Structural optimisation in trees.
• Compartmentalisation of decay and dysfunction.
• Develop an understanding of environmental factors that might affect tree structure, their visible indicators
  and possible consequences.
• Recognise external indicators of structural modifications in the tree, e.g.
  decay.
• Compensatory growth in the form of both primary shoot development and secondary thickening.
• Develop a general understanding of the principles that inform evaluation of visual observations in relation
  to differing fungal decay strategies.

Further course information can be found here 

QTRA Practice notes can be found at this link 

ISA Credits are available for the training.

QTRA Update training:

The first day or first and second day, if required, can be attended at a discounted cost by existing QTRA Users who need to get up-to-date with the current version (V5) of the QTRA method. 

The training provides a refresher for those who have previously attended the QTRA Training and will update you with all of the changes that have been made from September 2013 onwards.

In order to book onto this event, you must agree to the terms of the QTRA User Licence. If you have not already done so you will be asked to indicate your agreement during the booking process.

QTRA requires payment of an annual User Registration fee. The first year’s fee, currently $165 AUD is included in the above cost.

QTRA and Visual Tree Assessment – Estimating Probability of Failure training have now been combined into one, two-day workshop

To Book, please head over to the QTRA web page.

Training days begin with registration/coffee at 08:30 for a 09:00 start and 17:00 finish, lunch will be provided.