You’ve been asking for it and we’re delivering – Tree ID Workshop. 

Join us for a day of investigation and identification as Craig Reid equips you with the skills and knowledge to identify tree species using taxonomic keys and field guides. 

Topics covered in this workshop will include:

• Tree distribution and habitat
• Plant communities
• Common identifying features
• Taxonomy
• Binomial nomenclature
• Morphology
• Inspecting features
• Terminology
• Using taxonomic keys and field guides
• Collecting specimens
• Describing plants

The focus of this day is to introduce the conditions and requirements involved for ISA Tree Climbing Events. While winners will not qualify for nationals at this event, they will gain the knowledge and experience required to participate in the Queensland Tree Climbing Championship (QTCC).

Don’t forget we are there to have a lot of fun with some great prizes up for grabs.

All levels of climbers welcome, there is something for everyone.

Tickets will be available in early 2022.

QTRA Training (2 days)

Notes:

QTRA requires payment of an annual User Registration fee. The first year’s fee, currently $165 AUD is included in the above cost.  User registration renewals are discounted substantially for organisations with multiple users.

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

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.

Booking a QTRA training event

To book training run by Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd you must be logged in to the website. If you have not yet registered your interest in QTRA and obtained a www.qtra.co.uk login you can do so by visiting our ‘Register Interest’ page.

To learn more about QTRA please visit: Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (qtra.co.uk)

QTRA Training (2 days)

Notes:

QTRA requires payment of an annual User Registration fee. The first year’s fee, currently $165 AUD is included in the above cost.  User registration renewals are discounted substantially for organisations with multiple users.

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

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.

Booking a QTRA training event

To book training run by Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd you must be logged in to the website. If you have not yet registered your interest in QTRA and obtained a www.qtra.co.uk login you can do so by visiting our ‘Register Interest’ page.

To learn more about QTRA please visit: Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (qtra.co.uk)

Janet McDonald has been working with the Department of Agriculture, Forest Health Surveillance (FHS) team since 1998 conducting pests and disease surveys in forestry plantations throughout Queensland. Janet was part of the team of researchers who set up FHS systems in the South Pacific Islands and most recently in south-east Asia. She was responsible for establishing FHS systems in the sandalwood plantations in the Ord River Irrigation Area near Kununurra WA. After twenty years of experience conducting pest and disease surveys and collecting samples in the field, Janet is now looking forward to sharing her knowledge with industry professionals.

“Quite often the agent causing the problem will have been and gone but it’s the symptoms they leave behind that are important.”

“Damage to a tree can be occurring underground but the symptoms are showing above ground. You just need to know how to recognise them”.

“Simple techniques can be used in the field, for example, knowing the difference between chlorosis caused by toxicity or nutritional disorder”.

Registration Deadline: Monday 14 March 2022

** If you do not provide your ISA Member number before the registration deadline, you will be charged at either member or non-member prices accordingly.

**Please refer to our cancellation policy

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COURSE 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.

Registration Deadline: Monday 14 March 2022

** If you do not provide ISA Member number before the registration deadline, you will be charged at either member or non-member prices accordingly.

**Please refer to our cancellation policy

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COURSE INFORMATION

Anyone who works within the arboricultural industry is familiar with the current skills gap challenge. Training is expensive, Government funding is limited, and many employers are finding that even if someone has completed their qualifications, their practical experience does not equal the job requirements. 

At this community event, we are bringing together people from all sides to discuss this topic. Employers, employees, registered training organisations and QAA Industry Support Partners (Fitzpatrick and Co. Insurance Brokers and Vermeer Australia).

There will be 2 streams of presentations:

1. From Industry Support Partners; and
2. From the Industry Protection Zone (IPZ) Panel.

Some topics covered during the IPZ panel will include:

• RTOs: Is there enough financial support offered to RTOs to deliver the qualifications appropriately? (and more)
• Students: What is it like to receive the training with the current funding and delivery methods? (and more)
• Employers: What additional costs are involved in hiring arb staff who do not possess the training and experience required to perform a job? (and more)

Rod Morris (QLD Farmers Federation) will be the IPZ Panel Leader. Rod is currently responsible for a project researching how to improve the support and delivery of all arborist qualifications.

More information about our Industry Support Partner presentations will be released closer to the day. There will be a fabulous catered lunch and plenty of time for mingling and networking.

Cairns – we are coming for you!!!

After the success of last year’s event, we’re coming back to Cairns in 2022. Freestyle climb and exciting workshops.

WORKSHOPS & GEAR CHECK
22 July 2022 | 8:00 AM
Location: TBC

COMPETITION
23 July 2022 | 7:30 AM
Location: TBC

Ticket options and presenter details will be available closer to the event. 

There’s a lot to know about being an employer, everything from your WHS record keeping to recruitment, performance management and employment exiting, and the list continues. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn from HR professionals in an open and supportive environment where your thoughts and contributions are the most important. 

More details, including the presenter/s and ticket information, will be available closer to the date. 

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Location: TBC

Date: Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September 2022

Tickets will be available closer to the event date.

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Save the Date – Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc.

Dear Members,

This is to advise you of the date for the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the members of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc (QAA). The details of this meeting are as follows:

Date:            Saturday 29 October 2022

Location:     QAA Head Office: 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Timing and relevant forms will be available closer to the event date. 

2022 marks thirty years since a simple, “yeah, let’s do it” on a phone call started the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA). 

We are excited to spend time throughout 2022 celebrating the people and events that have helped us get to where we are today, while also looking ahead to the next chapter. Our year-long celebration will culminate in a special 30-year dinner in November.

This celebration will also see the announcement of a new Lifetime Member. The voting process will be announced closer to the event.

While we are looking forward to all our events in 2022, our 30-year celebration is shaping up to be something special and we’re excited to share it with as many of you as possible.

Further details, including location, timing and ticket information, will be released in the first half of 2022.