Management of Japanese knotweed for surveyors
Develop your surveying skills for Japanese knotweed with our comprehensive two day training course detailing the background, best practice and requirements involved in the assessment and eradication of Japanese knotweed and other common invasive weed species.
Open to both PCA members and non-members alike, this course is the perfect preparation for surveyors who wish to go on to take the Certificated Surveyor in Japanese knotweed (CSJK) examination.
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The control and eradication of Japanese knotweed course is aimed at those involved in and with some prior knowledge and experience of the identification, assessment and eradication of Japanese knotweed, and other common invasive species.
Structure of the Japanese knotweed course
Treating Japanese knotweed is a complicated process and the course will detail everything from initial site inspection and risk assessment through to actioning a management plan after treatment has been completed. You can see the topics covered below:
- General information on invasive species and their impacts
- Legislation
- Site inspection, risk assessment and monitoring
- Biosecurity
- Herbicide use
- Waste management
- Reports including requirements of a site assessment report, management plan and completion reports
- Identification and control options for invasive plants: Japanese knotweed
- Ecology, impacts and identification of Japanese knotweed
- Other invasive species of which to be aware
The control and eradication of Japanese knotweed training course alone does not entitle an attendee to say they have attained the CSJK qualification. See separate information about attaining the formal qualification via the CSJK examination here. If you have any questions about our knotweed training course then simply give us a call on 0844 375 4301 or complete our enquiry form below and we will get back to you. Alternatively you can reserve your place on the course today by completing the booking form or by contacting us using the button below. As the Trade Association for the structural waterproofing industry, the PCA offer a variety of courses to help you with your professional development. Take a look at some of the options below.Benefits of the control and eradication of Japanese knotweed training
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Level: Surveyor Duration: Two days When: November 2021 – Wed 24th – Thurs 25th
February 2022 – Tues 8th – Wed 9th
March 2022 – Tues 29th – Wed 30th
June 2022 – Tues 28th – Wed 29th
October 2022 – Weds 5th – Thurs 6thFees: Members: £380+ VAT, non-members: £490+ VAT Become fully CSJK qualified
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