You will need to hold a recognised further or higher education qualification in Arboriculture or equivalent.

This course will enable you to gain further understanding of the relationship between trees and buildings and whether there is a risk of subsidence.

You will be given the information to be able to:

• Assess the potential for trees to cause subsidence damage
• Identify the species of tree most commonly associated with subsidence damage
• Assess the shrink/swell potential of the soil underside of building foundations and produce a preliminary report for the home buyer/vendor client and /or the mortgage lender

Course sessions:

• The fundamentals of tree-caused subsidence
• Soils, clay and climate
• Field Exercises
• Writing the Report

It is recommended that you ensure that you remain up to date with changes in industry and working practices by attending regular training.

A Lantra Awards certificate will be issued on successful completion of the assessment.