Tree climbing is a core skill for arborists, requiring coordination, dexterity and attention to safety. ATP offers two-day training courses in tree climbing at our Hong Kong campus, with instruction, demonstration and coaching by staff certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.
ATP’s basic tree climbing course introduces modern techniques and equipment used […]
Any individual tree’s growth and development is influenced by a multitude of factors. Under certain conditions, a tree may require structural support to ensure stability and safety. This two-day course, which includes classroom and practical components, introduces the structural factors and dynamics that determine a tree’s future growth, as well as the proper support systems […]
ATP’s qualified and experienced instructors offer a full-day advanced rope splicing course that explains the usage of ropes in arboriculture and explores the history and evolution of ropes, knots and splicing.
In this course we discuss the construction of many types of rope used in arboriculture and how to identify their structural differences and similarities. The […]
Safety in tree operations begins on the ground. This course focuses on the crucial role performed by tree worker support staff on the ground, both in terms of accident prevention and overall job site safety. Participants in this course will learn how the groundsperson is responsible for assisting the climber with rigging and offering support […]
This three-day course prepares participants for the ISA Certified Tree Worker (CTW) examination, which includes a written test and a climbing evaluation. Applicants for the CTW exam must have previously completed aerial rescue training.
In addition to a strong determination to pass the examination, participants are required to already have a solid foundation in tree […]
The chainsaw is one of the most useful tools in arboriculture, and it is also far and away one of the most dangerous. Given its importance in tree work, it is vital that any tree worker using a chainsaw have a firm grasp of basic chainsaw safety and maintenance.
This two-day course combines classroom instruction, shop […]
This three-day intensive classroom course prepares participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. This course is based upon Arborists’ Certification Study Guide by Sharon J. Lilly, which participants are expected to have read and reviewed.
In Hong Kong, the pass/fail ratio for the Certified Arborist exam is roughly 50:50, and many candidates take the test four […]
Proper training and accumulated experience enable the tree worker to minimize risk when doing a job, but with each tree’s countless internal and external variables, the possibility of an accident can never be fully eliminated. This full-day course is designed to address the unpleasant but very real possibility that a tree worker may sustain injuries […]
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