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02mar(mar 2)9:00 am03(mar 3)5:00 pmQTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment) Training - SOLD OUT

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To join the cancellation list, please contact the QTRA on admin@qtra.co.uk

QTRA Training (2 days)

Date	Thursday 2 and Friday 3 March 2023
Course	QTRA Training (2 days) Australia
Venue	Queensland Arboricultural Association 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland Brisbane QLD 4163
Cost	AUD 970.00 GST is chargeable on this event at 10%
Places	13

Notes:

The Registered User training begins at 9am and finishes at 5pm. DO NOT BOOK A PLACE IF YOU CAN NOT COMMIT TO THESE TIMES. Attendees who do not attend the full training will not become a Registered User of QTRA and no refunds will be made by us as a result of your failure to attend the full training.

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)

Time

2 (Thursday) 9:00 am - 3 (Friday) 5:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QTRA

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april

21apr8:00 am4:00 pmTree Assessment Workshopwith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Friday 21 April 2023
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an overview of essential aspects and approaches to professional tree assessment. The workshop will be delivered via three progressive sessions, each 2 hours in duration.

Session 1: Overview of Tree Structure and Function

- What is a tree?
- Monocots and eudicots
- Primary and secondary growth
- Main organs
- Structure of phloem, xylem, cambium, and their integrated function
- Absorption
- Translocation and transpiration
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Gaseous exchange

Session 2: Overview of Tree Nomenclature and Taxonomy

- Kingdom Plantae explained
- Origin of nomenclature system
- Taxonomic hierarchy
- Nomenclature/taxonomy conventions
- Application and use of nomenclature/taxonomy
- Changes in nomenclature/taxonomy

Session 3: Overview of Tree Assessment

- Methods of tree assessment
- Approaches to tree assessment
- Essential information
- Depth and extent of assessment
- Biotic and abiotic tree pests, diseases, and disorders
- Field work
- Reporting

After completing this workshop, attendees will be familiar with defining tree biological processes, understanding tree nomenclature/taxonomy, and linking these factors into a practical and/or written tree assessment.

Timing

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.30am	Session One
10.30am – 10.45am	Morning Tea
10.45am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.15pm	Lunch
12.15pm – 1.15pm	Session Two (cont.)
1.15pm – 2.00pm	Afternoon Tea
2.00pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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 60% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction, plus 40% 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.

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

We recognise that not all workshops will apply to each individual person/role within a business. That’s why we’re allowing businesses to book a bundle rate but send different staff to each workshop. This also means you don’t lose out if an employee’s situation changes, you simply send someone else. Individual attendee names do not need to be supplied at time of booking.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Friday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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june

05jun8:00 am4:00 pmTree Risk Assessment Workshop - Understanding Context, Factors and Methodswith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Monday 5 June 2023
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an overview of key points and principles concerning professional tree risk assessment. The workshop, which will be delivered across one day comprising three 2-hour sessions, will consider the contents of the AA/NZARB MIS501 Tree Risk Assessment document.

Session 1: Tree Risk Assessment and Methodology

- Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment
  - Defining risk
  - Risk in context
  - Applying tree risk assessments
- Tree Risk Terminology
  - Risk factors
  - Probability and likelihood
- Risk Thresholds
  - Quantitative tree risk assessment
  - Qualitative tree risk assessment
  - Comparative tree risk assessment

Session 2: Tree Risk Assessment Components

- Assessing Targets
  - Types of target
  - Target zones
  - Target occupancy
  - Specifying targets
  - Specifying target zones
  - Specifying multiple probable targets
- Assessing Tree Failure
  - Factors for risk assessment
  - The likelihood of failure
  - Trees with multiple factors
  - Cognitive bias affecting assessment of likelihood
- Assessing Impacts
  - Likelihood of impact
  - Likely consequences
  - Range of consequences

Session 3: Tree Risk Assessment Extent and Scope

- Context of Tree Risk Assessment
  - Limits of assessment
  - Levels of tree assessment
  - Level 1 limited visual assessment
  - Level 2 visual assessment
  - Level 3 advanced assessment
- Providing Advice on Tree Risk
  - Benchmarking risk
  - Risk controls (mitigation)
  - Determining/communicating residual risk
  - Values/benefits of trees
  - Priority and timeframe for implementing control measures
  - Recommending other works
  - Auditing of controls
- Competency to Perform Tree Risk Assessment
  - Benchmarking and auditing assessment of risk
  - Maintaining industry currency
- Concluding Comments
  - Appendix 1: Tree risk assessment reports
  - Appendix 2: Tree risk management process

After completing this workshop, attendees will understand the principles of how to approach and undertake a tree risk assessment that incorporates key factors and provides meaningful information to an agency or client.

Timing

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.30am	Session One
10.30am – 10.45am	Morning Tea
10.45am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.15pm	Lunch
12.15pm – 1.15pm	Session Two (cont.)
1.15pm – 2.00pm	Afternoon Tea
2.00pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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 60% classroom-based, centred on illustrated slide presentations that encourage discussion and interaction, plus 40% outdoors.

The Presenter

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Monday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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Tree Assessment Workshop with Bryan Gould

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july

22julAll DayQAA Freestyle Tree Climbing Competition 2023 - CairnsFreestyle Climbing Competition

august

04aug8:00 am4:00 pmIntro to Tree Biology and Physiology Workshopwith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Friday 4 August 2023
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

The Workshop

During this workshop you will get an overview of photosynthesis, respiration, and associated processes in trees. The workshop, which will be delivered across one day comprising three 2-hour sessions, will consider interconnected key biological processes.

Session 1: Photosynthesis

- The creation of energy
- The component of light – in light and dark reactions
- The component of water
- The component of carbon dioxide

Session 2: Respiration

- The use of energy
- The compensation point
- The rotational cycle of respiration and photosynthesis
- Calvin cycle
- C3 and C4 plants

Session 3: Interrelated biological processes

- Osmosis – absorption
- Translocation
- Transpiration
- Gaseous exchange

After completing this workshop, attendees will be able to understand the main biological processes and interactions occurring in a tree, how they are interrelated and synchronised, how the process differs in C3/C4 plants, and the adverse effects of any constraints/limitations imposed.

Timing

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.30am	Session One
10.30am – 10.45am	Morning Tea
10.45am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.15pm	Lunch
12.15pm – 1.15pm	Session Two (cont.)
1.15pm – 2.00pm	Afternoon Tea
2.00pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Friday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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Price $135.00 – $330.00

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september

15sepAll Day16Queensland Tree Climbing Championship (QTCC) 2023QTCC 2023

october

09oct8:00 am4:00 pmIntro to Tree Responses to Stimuli Workshopwith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Monday 9 October 2023
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.00am	Session One
10.00am – 10.15am	Morning Tea
10.15am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.30pm	Lunch
12.30pm – 2.00pm	Session Three
2.00pm – 2.30pm	Afternoon Tea
2.30pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Monday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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Intro to Tree Responses to Stimuli with Bryan Gould

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november

11nov9:00 amAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc.AGM 2023

december

08dec8:00 am4:00 pmTrees in the Landscape Workshopwith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Friday 8 December 2023
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.30am	Session One
10.30am – 10.45am	Morning Tea
10.45am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.30pm	Lunch
12.30pm – 1.30pm	Session Two (cont.)
1.30pm – 2.00pm	Afternoon Tea
2.00pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Friday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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Price $135.00 – $330.00

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february

05feb8:00 am4:00 pmManaging Trees - Adopting a Selective Approach Workshopwith Bryan Gould

Presenter:	Bryan Gould
When:	Monday 5 February 2024
Time:	8.00am – 4.00pm
Location:	QAA Head Office 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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

8.00am – 8.30 am	Registrations/Housekeeping
8.30am – 10.00am	Session One
10.00am – 10.15am	Morning Tea
10.15am – 11.45am	Session Two
11.45am – 12.30pm	Lunch
12.30pm – 2.00pm	Session Three
2.00pm – 2.30pm	Afternoon Tea
2.30pm – 4.00pm	Session Three

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

PRICE:

$135.00	QAA Lifetime Member
$189.00	QAA Student Member
$216.00	QAA Qualified Member
$243.00	QAA General/Corporate Member
$330.00	Non Member

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bryan is running a number of workshops for the QAA in 2023 and early 2024. We are offering a discounted rate for booking multiple workshops.

To book a bundle rate, CLICK HERE. Bundle tickets ARE NOT available from the ticket link below. Only use the ticket link below if booking tickets to this workshop only.

Time

(Monday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

QAA Head Office

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Organizer

QAAoffice@qaa.net.au 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

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When:	Saturday 18 March 2023
Time:	7.30am – late
Location:	Teralba Park, Everton Park

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