The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an overview of how biological/chemical/dynamic/mechanical responses are initiated. The workshop, which will be delivered across one day comprising four 1.5-hour sessions, will provide an understanding how trees deal with biotic/abiotic affects/impacts.

Session 1: CODIT – immediate and ongoing responses/impacts

• • A wound response mechanism
  • A two-part reaction
  • Biological, chemical, and morphological changes within the tree

Session 2: Adaptation – continuing growth

• • Adaptation – or decline and failure
  • Continuous/ongoing growth
  • States of adaptation

Session 3: Canopy – aboveground loads and dynamics

• • Primary and secondary loading
  • Static and dynamic loads
  • Damping

Session 4: Roots – belowground impacts/influences on rootzone/rhizosphere

• • The extent of rootzones
  • The rhizosphere
  • Soil compaction
  • Disruptions arising from soil compaction
  • Recognising and relieving/renovating soil compaction

After completing this workshop, attendees will understand how trees respond to stimuli and adapt or reorientate their growth/development and survival accordingly.

Timing

Who should attend?

Sessions are informal and relevant to arborists working within the industry, whether aspiring or experienced. Information is complementary and supplementary to AQF certificate/diploma studies.

This workshop is 70% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction, plus 30% outdoors. 

The Presenter

Bryan Gould has enjoyed a lengthy career in tree care and management having worked as a climber, supervisor, manager, consultant, and AQF teacher/trainer. He has extensive experience in commercial tree care, arboreta and collection curation, municipal urban forest management and AQF L3/4/5/6 arboriculture education.

Bryan is a Senior Parks Project Officer with Gold Coast City Council and is the Principal of ARB101 who provide arboriculture advocacy, consultancy, and education. He holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science Horticulture, a Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, and is TRAQ qualified.

Bryan’s goal for his series of workshops is to cover issues of interest, providing relevant information and insight on arboriculture topics, that support arborists to better understand aspects of arboricultural/ biological/environmental and commercial management.

TO BOOK TICKETS TO THIS WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.

The Workshop

During this workshop the presenters will examine multiple rescue types and scenarios, based on the system outlined in Minimum Industry Standard MIS304 Aerial Rescue. They will also provide information to competitive climbers on how to achieve the most possible points in the Aerial Rescue event.

Topics being covered include: 

• • Applying the S.A.I.D.A.I.R.L.T method
  • Emergency preparations
  • Assessing emergency situations and responding to an aerial emergency
  • Assessing a casualties injuries and/or integrity of casualties climbing system
  • Methods for accessing a tree to perform an aerial rescue
  • Lowering a casualty to the ground and handing over to emergency services

There will also be a demonstration of:

1. Basic assisted rescue
2. Complex transfer rescue – lateral to the stem
3. Pick-off rescue

After completing this workshop, attendees will: 

• know the importance of WHS/emergency procedures and the best course of action if an aerial rescue is required
• be able to identify site and tree hazards
• find efficient methods of accessing the tree
• confidently assess injuries and integrity of climbing systems
• choose the most appropriate rescue method.

Candidates should also be able to competently perform an aerial rescue of an injured or stuck climber from the canopy of a tree using several methods.

Who should attend?

This workshop is aimed at competent, qualified climbers who can access trees using a range of methods. It is suited to climbing/competition arborists wanting to refresh or update their aerial rescue skills and knowledge.

This workshop is 100% outdoors and includes an attendee participation session.  

What to bring?

In order to get the most out of the day, attendees should bring the following to the workshop:

• Water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• All their regular climbing equipment including harnesses, ropes, and PPE

The Presenter

Craig Reid is an experienced consultant and trainer. He has more than 20 year’s worth of industry experience, including 10 as an arboriculture trainer.

He was the Owner/Operator of Surf City Tree Services for 15 years and is the current Director/Principal consultant at The Tree Advisory Centre. 

Craig began his training career at TAFE QLD Gold Coast in 2012 and today is the CEO at the Australian Institute of Arboriculture.

Craig’s goal for this workshop is to provide quality, current best practice arboriculture training that will help support improved workplace safety and WHS practices across the industry.

Craig will be supported during the workshop by:

Jamie Boston Jamie is the owner of Boston Tree Care Pty Ltd in Brisbane. An avid competitive climber, Jamie has claimed victories and placings in various tree climbing competitions throughout the world, including overall male champion at QTCC 2022. He is also the reigning Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Champion.

Steve Jackson Steve is the owner of Jackson Tree Services.  As a qualified arborist, Steve has over 25 years of industry experience and has judged several aerial rescue events at tree climbing competitions.

TO BOOK TICKETS TO THIS WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.

The Workshop

During this workshop the presenters will examine multiple rescue types and scenarios, based on the system outlined in Minimum Industry Standard MIS304 Aerial Rescue. They will also provide information to competitive climbers on how to achieve the most possible points in the Aerial Rescue event.

Topics being covered include: 

• • Applying the S.A.I.D.A.I.R.L.T method
  • Emergency preparations
  • Assessing emergency situations and responding to an aerial emergency
  • Assessing a casualties injuries and/or integrity of casualties climbing system
  • Methods for accessing a tree to perform an aerial rescue
  • Lowering a casualty to the ground and handing over to emergency services

There will also be a demonstration of:

1. Basic assisted rescue
2. Complex transfer rescue – lateral to the stem
3. Pick-off rescue

After completing this workshop, attendees will: 

• know the importance of WHS/emergency procedures and the best course of action if an aerial rescue is required
• be able to identify site and tree hazards
• find efficient methods of accessing the tree
• confidently assess injuries and integrity of climbing systems
• choose the most appropriate rescue method.

Candidates should also be able to competently perform an aerial rescue of an injured or stuck climber from the canopy of a tree using several methods.

Who should attend?

This workshop is aimed at competent, qualified climbers who can access trees using a range of methods. It is suited to climbing/competition arborists wanting to refresh or update their aerial rescue skills and knowledge.

This workshop is 100% outdoors and includes an attendee participation session.  

What to bring?

In order to get the most out of the day, attendees should bring the following to the workshop:

• Water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• All their regular climbing equipment including harnesses, ropes, and PPE

The Presenter

Craig Reid is an experienced consultant and trainer. He has more than 20 year’s worth of industry experience, including 10 as an arboriculture trainer.

He was the Owner/Operator of Surf City Tree Services for 15 years and is the current Director/Principal consultant at The Tree Advisory Centre. 

Craig began his training career at TAFE QLD Gold Coast in 2012 and today is the CEO at the Australian Institute of Arboriculture.

Craig’s goal for this workshop is to provide quality, current best practice arboriculture training that will help support improved workplace safety and WHS practices across the industry.

Craig will be supported during the workshop by:

Jamie Boston Jamie is the owner of Boston Tree Care Pty Ltd in Brisbane. An avid competitive climber, Jamie has claimed victories and placings in various tree climbing competitions throughout the world, including overall male champion at QTCC 2022. He is also the reigning Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Champion.

TO BOOK TICKETS TO THIS WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.

The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an understanding of the biological/environmental/societal benefits/values of trees and the arboriculture/landscape principles for establishing them at scale. The workshop will be delivered across one day comprising three 2-hour sessions. 

Session 1: The role of the arborist

• • As a ‘visionary’
  • As a ‘landscape manager’

Session 2: The benefits and values of trees

• • Aesthetic values
  • Climatological effects
  • Ecological issues
  • Environmental factors
  • Economic influences
  • Social benefits

Session 3: The process of vegetation establishment

• • The scope of site assessment/analysis issues
    • Aerial and in-ground factors
  • Site assessment/analysis and preparation
    • Earth moving/contouring
    • Drainage/irrigation
    • Soil amendment/amelioration
    • Pre-planting weed suppression

After completing this workshop, attendees will be familiar with their role and relationship to other professionals, the varied benefits/values of trees, and the range of issues involved when planning and preparing sites for planting.

Timing

Who should attend?

Sessions are informal and relevant to arborists working within the industry, whether aspiring or experienced. Information is complementary and supplementary to AQF certificate/diploma studies.

This workshop is 100% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction.  

The Presenter

Bryan Gould has enjoyed a lengthy career in tree care and management having worked as a climber, supervisor, manager, consultant, and AQF teacher/trainer. He has extensive experience in commercial tree care, arboreta and collection curation, municipal urban forest management and AQF L3/4/5/6 arboriculture education.

Bryan is a Senior Parks Project Officer with Gold Coast City Council and is the Principal of ARB101 who provide arboriculture advocacy, consultancy, and education. He holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science Horticulture, a Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, and is TRAQ qualified.

Bryan’s goal for his series of workshops is to cover issues of interest, providing relevant information and insight on arboriculture topics, that support arborists to better understand aspects of arboricultural/ biological/environmental and commercial management.

TO BOOK TICKETS TO THIS WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.

The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an overview of how to apply a robust process for selecting trees for managing in urban locations. The workshop will be delivered across one day comprising four 1.5-hour sessions. 

Session 1: Trees as key landscape components

• • Criteria for selection

Session 2: Design requirements

• • Factors relating to physical attributes that enrich the urban landscape

Session 3: Biological tolerances

• • Factors that prescribe the tree’s inherent potential to succeed

Session 4: Functional characteristics

• • Factors that enhance the tree’s potential for survival

After completing this workshop, attendees will be familiar with the criteria of a meaningful tree selection process and understand how urban treescapes can be enhanced by using species that offer durable function and performance. 

Timing

Who should attend?

Sessions are informal and relevant to arborists working within the industry, whether aspiring or experienced. Information is complementary and supplementary to AQF certificate/diploma studies.

This workshop is 100% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction.  

The Presenter

Bryan Gould has enjoyed a lengthy career in tree care and management having worked as a climber, supervisor, manager, consultant, and AQF teacher/trainer. He has extensive experience in commercial tree care, arboreta and collection curation, municipal urban forest management and AQF L3/4/5/6 arboriculture education.

Bryan is a Senior Parks Project Officer with Gold Coast City Council and is the Principal of ARB101 who provide arboriculture advocacy, consultancy, and education. He holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science Horticulture, a Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, and is TRAQ qualified.

Bryan’s goal for his series of workshops is to cover issues of interest, providing relevant information and insight on arboriculture topics, that support arborists to better understand aspects of arboricultural/ biological/environmental and commercial management.

TO BOOK A TICKET TO THIS WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.

The Workshop

During this workshop you will learn how to create written case study assignments and/or workplace reports. The workshop will be delivered via three progressive sessions, each 2 hours in duration. 

Session 1: Introduction to Formal Writing

• • Literacy/language/comprehension
  • Clarity and meaning
  • Objectivity
  • Audience
  • Person
  • Layout and style
  • Format
  • Keyboard navigation

Session 2: Intermediate: Adding Credibility to Your Writing

• • Assignments and reports – the same but different
  • Aims, objectives and purpose
  • Order of components
  • Hypothesis and evidence
  • Inserting facts and citing sources
  • Structure and form of reports
  • Appendices
  • Referencing
  • Style guide

Session 3: Advanced: Responsibilities and Liabilities in Writing

• • The value of reports
  • Who is the client?
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Punctuation
  • Sentence structure
  • Word usage
  • Writing style
  • Page style
  • Language
  • Proofing
  • Navigation

After completing this workshop, attendees will be able to present information in a logical sequence, apply grammar/spelling/punctuation, format/structure a complete document, and produce a coherent, objective, referenced assignment or report.

Timing

Who should attend?

Sessions are informal and relevant to arborists working within the industry, whether aspiring or experienced. Information is complementary and supplementary to AQF certificate/diploma studies.

This workshop is 100% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction. 

The Presenter

Bryan Gould has enjoyed a lengthy career in tree care and management having worked as a climber, supervisor, manager, consultant, and AQF teacher/trainer. He has extensive experience in commercial tree care, arboreta and collection curation, municipal urban forest management and AQF L3/4/5/6 arboriculture education.

Bryan is a Senior Parks Project Officer with Gold Coast City Council and is the Principal of ARB101 who provide arboriculture advocacy, consultancy, and education. He holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science Horticulture, a Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, and is TRAQ qualified.

Bryan’s goal for his series of workshops is to cover issues of interest, providing relevant information and insight on arboriculture topics, that support arborists to better understand aspects of arboricultural/ biological/environmental and commercial management.