Online Surveyor Training: Bamboos and other Invasive Grasses
We are generally more familiar with Japanese Knotweed and the damage it can do to the built environment, but when Bamboos and other Invasive grasses commonly found around the UK can cause similar issues, should we be better informed and prepared to tackle the problems these invasive plants cause?
This online training does exactly that! To find out more about the course, keep scrolling. Alternatively, to book or to get in touch with our training team, click on the button or click on any of the available training dates.
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Who is the training course for?
This course will be open to both members and non-members, aimed at those working in the invasive weed sector and/or looking to develop their knowledge and experience in the identification, assessment and management of Bamboos and other Grasses.
This is a great way to access training as the remote format enables candidates to complete the modules at their own pace, either in an office or home environment.
Benefits of this online training
- Develop knowledge on issues arising from Bamboo
- Understand current remediation options and appropriate management plans
- Learn how to identify the most commonly found Bamboos and other Invasive Grasses
- Guarantee a risk-free training environment for your employees
- Fits your employee’s flexible lifestyles
- Reduces your company’s environmental impact
What’s included within the online training
- 4 live and interactive training sessions
- 11 recorded online learning videos
- Delivered by professional trainers
- Whole suite of additional & recommended learning materials
- Covered over a 2-3 week period
- All at the convenience of a click of a button
Structure of our Bamboos & other Invasive Grasses training
The course is divided into two modules and is taught through a variety of live online sessions, recorded videos and reading materials. We believe this method of delivery provides a structured learning plan to you in a step-by-step format.
If you have previously completed Module 0, or our face-to-face Management of Japanese knotweed training course, it is not mandatory for you to undertake Module 0 again.
The above breakdown of live sessions, recordings, timescale etc., only relates to Module 2 – Bamboos and other Invasive Grasses. If you would like information relating to Module 0, please contact the Training Team on 01480 400000.
- Invasive Plants: native and non-native, legislation and environment
- Legislation: control, herbicide treatment and disposal of plants
- Site Biosecurity: pathways for spread, prevention and site monitoring
- Site Inspection, Risk Assessment and Monitoring: site investigation, risk assessment, equipment and mapping
- Control Options: integrated pest management (IPM), revegetation and habitat restoration
- Herbicide Use: categories of herbicide, approvals and regulation
- Waste management: The Law, storing, clearing, disposing & incinerating invasive plant material, onsite burial and stockpiles
- Reports and Reporting: site assessment, management plans and reports
- Quotes, Warranties, Insurance and Bonds: requirements for providing quotes and guarantees
- Identification, Biology and Ecology: identifying and differentiating the most commonly found Bamboos
- Impacts and Risks: identifying risks within the built environment and escaping into the wild
- Control Options: pros and cons of control methods, issues with containment and herbicide choice
- Real World Considerations: determining best control options for different scenarios, plant condition and application methods, client resistance and expectations
- Introduction to Developing an Invasive Weed Management Plan: correct identification and other factors to consider
- Developing an Invasive Weed Management Plan: case study: group exercise to identify species, best control options and producing a management plan