INVASIVE PLANTS TRAINING MODULES
Training, as part of continuous improvement is key for most companies. Our range of modules have been designed to help you and your teams identify the most common invasive species including aquatic and noxious weeds, keep up to speed with the latest legislation and bio-security measures, and stay safe!
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TRAINING TAILORED FOR YOU
Our block modules cover the most popular topics of Japanese knotweed, invasive species (including aquatic weeds), toxic weeds and biosecurity. If you have particular species that you’d like training to cover, we can create a bespoke training module for you. Following an initial discussion to ascertain the type and level of training required, a full quotation for this service can be provided. We can also provide in person sessions – these are typically half day or whole day sessions with one of our INNS specialists.
CERTIFICATION
We can supply if required a post training questionnaire (delivered online) with a digital certificate supplied to individuals who meet the pass rate on successful completion.
Here’s what one of our commercial clients had to say about their bespoke company wide sessions:“The two training sessions were very useful and interesting. Personally I have learned more in those two sessions than in my entire working life. I believe that a lot of people across Byrne Looby felt the same. A massive thank you to you guys for putting the sessions on.”
BLOCK modules
Most companies have requirements for species identification, even if they have qualified environmental teams surveying property or land, often seasonal identification can be extremely useful. We have 4 block modules to choose from (details below), which can be delivered online via a pre-recorded presentation or via a live webinar with Q&A session.
IDEAL FOR:
Roles responsible for the control and management of INNS and injurious species, including; construction site staff, ecologists, surveyors, solicitors, estate agents, property and facilities managers.
Module 1: Japanese knotweed
Informational course all about Japanese knotweed, covering:
- Plant characteristics and habitat
- Seasonal identification.
- Implications of an infestation
- Environmental impact
- Legislation & RICS
- Advice on public and environmental safety
- Biosecurity overview
Module 2: INNS & Aquatic Weeds
Introduction to the most common invasive plants and aquatic weeds covering:
- Identification and habitat
- Implications of an infestation
- Environmental impact
- INNS covered by legislation
- Noxious weeds
INNS covered: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, Giant hogweed, Ragwort, Crassula helmsii, Azolla, Floating pennywort, Parrot’s feather, American skunk cabbage
Module 3: Toxic invasive plants
Introduction to UK toxic invasive plants including Giant hogweed, Hemlock water dropwort and Hemlock covering:
- Identification
- Habitat
- Risks of contact with plant
- Environmental impact
- Advice on safe handling
- Advice on public and environmental safety
- Biosecurity overview
Module 4: INNS Biosecurity
An in-depth course covering biosecurity risks and measures to stop the spread of contamination from site to site, covering:
- What is biosecurity?
- Impact
- Risk management
- Biosecurity measures and guidelines
- Advice on public and environmental safety
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