CEA is essential to uplift the core competency of registered tree management personnel to align with their expected competency based on the Specification of Competency Standards (“SCS”) for the arboriculture and horticulture industry as well as to keep them abreast of the latest techniques and development in the industry. The requirements on the minimum CEA hours, as well as those on specified core competency areas for each of the five types of tree management personnel, which are formulated based on the SCS.
The Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section (GLTMS) recognised in total 54 CEA courses for the recognition period from 1.4.2024 to 31.3.2027. In addition, the GLTMS recognised another 13 CEA courses for the recognition period from 1.4.2025 to 31.3.2026. Please refer to the full course list of the recognised courses.
For details of the course (e.g. class date), please contact the respective course provider.
The course information provided by the course providers is tabulated as follows for reference (as of 17.4.2025). Please note that the table will be updated from time to time, when necessary information is provided by the course providers.
(Disclaimer notice: The links of the course providers are for users’ convenience and the information provided is the responsibility of the respective course provider.)
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| Arborists | Tree Risk Assessors | Tree Work Supervisors | Tree Climbers | Chainsaw Operators | |
| Arboriculture & horticulture (A&H) project administration and management |
Course Name：Contract Documentation for Implementing the Management and Supervision of Horticultural and Arboricultural Projects *Identical course code in 2024/25: A-FA1-202426-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24: A-FA1-202307-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23: A-FA1-202217-1, |
Course Name: Training Course on the Good Practices of Warehouse Management in the Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry |
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Course Name：Contract Execution – From Planning to Processing *Identical course code in 2024/25: A&TWS-FA1-202413-1 |
Course Name: Contract Execution – From Planning to Processing *Identical course code in 2024/25: A&TWS-FA1-202413-1 |
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Course Name：Use of Resistograph – A Tool to Identify and Quantify Decays, Cracks or Other Defects *Identical course code in 2024/25: A-FA1-202414-1 |
Course Name: Conducting Site Work Processes and Quality Assurance Inspection |
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Course Name: New Technique and Technologies for Arboriculture and Horticulture Projects |
Course Name: Inventory Management of Tools and Equipment |
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| Occupational safety and health for A&H |
Course Name: The Standard and Practice of Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Systems of Work *Identical course code in 2024/25: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202422-1 and A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202422-2 *Identical course code in 2023/24: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202312-1, A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202312-2, A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202312-3, A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202312-4 and A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202312-5 |
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Course Name: Safe Working Cycle For Tree Work *Identical course code in 2024/25: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202437-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202333-1 |
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Course Name: Temporary Traffic Arrangement for Arboricultural Work on Roads & Highways *Identical course code in 2023/24: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202324-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202204-1 |
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Course Name: Development of Safe System of Work |
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Course Name: Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry |
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Course Name: Occupational Safety & Health in Arboriculture *Identical course code in 2023/24: TC&CO-FA2-202328-1, TC&CO-FA2-202328-2, TC&CO-FA2-202328-3 and TC&CO-FA2-202328-4 *Identical course code in 2022/23: TC&CO-FA2-202228-1 |
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Course Name: Occupational Safety and Health for Arboriculture Work Course *Identical course code in 2023/24: TC&CO-FA2-202302-1 and TC&CO-FA2-202302-2 |
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Course Name: Use of Hand Tools in Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry |
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Course Name: Practical Manual Handling: Correct Methods and Postures for Safe Task Execution |
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Course Name: Advanced Chainsaw Techniques for Arboricultural and Horticultural Work at Height *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202326-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202201-1 |
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Course Name: Training Course on Safe Use of Power Tools in the Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS&TC-FA2-202317-1, TWS&TC-FA2-202317-2 and TWS&TC-FA2-202317-3 *Identical course code in 2022/23: TWS&TC-FA2-202221-1 |
Course Name: Operating Chainsaws at Height *Identical course code in 2023/24: CO-FA2-202315-1 and CO-FA2-202315-2 |
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Course Name: Safe Use of Chainsaws *Identical course code in 2023/24: CO-FA2-202329-1 |
Course Name: Safe Use of Chainsaws *Identical course code in 2023/24: CO-FA2-202329-1 |
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Course Name: Implement Safe Work Procedures for Arboricultural and Horticultural Work at Height *Identical course code in 2024/25: TWS&CO-FA2-202425-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS&CO-FA2-202316-1, TWS&CO-FA2-202316-2 and TWS&CO-FA2-202316-3 |
Course Name: Implement Safe Work Procedures for Arboricultural and Horticultural Work at Height *Identical course code in 2024/25: TWS&CO-FA2-202425-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS&CO-FA2-202316-1, TWS&CO-FA2-202316-2 and TWS&CO-FA2-202316-3 |
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Course Name: Safe Operation for Arboricultural and Horticultural Work at Height *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS&CO-FA2-202325-1 |
Course Name: Safe Operation for Arboricultural and Horticultural Work at Height *Identical course code in 2023/24: TWS&CO-FA2-202325-1 |
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Course Name: Use Machinery of Arboriculture and Horticulture Industry |
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Course Name: Proper Handling of Common Accidents in the Arboricultural and Horticultural Industry |
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| Plant selection, cultivation and propagation |
Course Name：Developing Industry Standard of Nursery Stock *Identical course code in 2023/24：A-FA3-202308-1 |
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Course Name：Plant Selection, Sourcing and Purchasing, Planting and Inspection *Identical course code in 2024/25:A-FA3-202436-1 |
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Course Name：Plant Selection & Propagation *Identical course code in 2023/24：A-FA3-202306-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：A&TWS-FA3-202238-1 and |
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Course Name: Nursery Stock Transportation |
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Course Name: Plant Procurement and Nursery Stock Transportation |
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| Planting, caring and management of plants |
Course Name：Prepare Tree Removal Plan with Rigging Systems |
Course Name: Knowledge of Tree Cultivation and Care Operations |
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Course Name: Preparing Work Plans for Tree Pruning Operations *Identical course code in 2024/25: A&TRA-FA4-202423-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24: A&TRA-FA4-202314-1, A&TRA-FA4-202314-2 and A&TRA-FA4-202314-3 |
Course Name：Tree Removal - From Planning to Execution *Identical course code in - |
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Course Name：Tree Removal - From Planning to Execution *Identical course code in - |
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Course Name：Introduction to Structural Pruning and Crown Restoration *Identical course code in 2024/25：A&TRA-FA4-202421-1 *Identical course code in 2023/24：A&TRA-FA4-202311-1 and A&TRA-FA4-202311-2 *Identical course code in 2022/23：A&TRA-FA4-202219-1, A&TRA-FA4-202219-2 and A&TRA-FA4-202219-3 |
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Course Name：Work Plans for Tree Stump Removal |
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Course Name：Work Plans for Tree Transplanting |
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Course Name：Tree Climbing Operations Supervision *Identical course code in 2023/24：TWS-FA4-202336-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：TWS-FA4-202208-1 |
Course Name：Tree Climbing Operations Supervision *Identical course code in 2023/24：TWS-FA4-202336-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：TWS-FA4-202208-1 |
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| Diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases |
Course Name: Knowledge of Identify Pests & Diseases of Plants Training Program *This course is eligible for optional CEA hours. |
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Course Name: Identify Pests and Diseases, Their Impact on Trees and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pest and Disease Operations *Identical course code in 2024/25：A&TRA-FA5-202435-1 |
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Course Name: Diagnosis & Treatment of Pests & Diseases *Identical course code in 2023/24：A&TRA-FA5-202305-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：A&TRA-FA5-202237-1 and A&TRA-FA5-202237-2 |
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Course Name: Integrated Control of Common Pests and Diseases in Hong Kong *Identical course code in 2024/25：A&TRA-FA5-202415-1 |
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Course Name: Develop work plans for disease and pest control |
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| Survey, inspection and risk assessment |
Course Name：Good Practices in Tree Survey and Tree Assessment *Identical course code in 2023/24：A&TRA-FA6-202309-1 , A&TRA-FA6-202309-2 and A&TRA-FA6-202309-3 |
Course Name: Inspection of Basic Structure and Health Conditions of Trees *Identical course code in 2023/24：TC-FA6-202335-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：TC&CO-FA6-202207-1 |
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Course Name：The Procedures in Preparing Tree Preservation and Removal Proposal (TPRP) / Tree Removal Application (TReA) in Development Projects and in Operation Phase *Identical course code in 2023/24：A&TRA-FA6-202310-1 , A&TRA-FA6-202310-2 , A&TRA-FA6-202310-3 and A&TRA-FA6-202310-4 |
Course Name: Knowledge of Inspect the Basic Structure & Health Conditions of Tree Training Program *Identical course code in 2024/25：TC-FA6-202408-1 , TC-FA6-202408-2 , TC-FA6-202408-3 and TC-FA6-202408-4 |
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Course Name：Aerial Tree Inspection and Prepare Work Plan *Identical course code in 2024/25：A,TRA&TC-FA6-202405-1 |
Course Name: Aerial Tree Inspection and Prepare Work Plan *Identical course code in 2024/25：A,TRA&TC-FA6-202405-1 |
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Course Name：Aerial Tree Inspection |
Course Name: Aerial Tree Inspection |
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Course Name：Review Tree Inspection or Risk Assessment Report *Identical course code in 2023/24：A-FA6-202410-1 *Identical course code in 2022/23：A-FA6-202225-1 |
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*Note: Identical courses can only be counted once for each registered personnel type during the current registration period. Identical courses with course names and course codes of recognised CEA courses organised in previous years are marked with “*” for easy reference.
Please also read the “Guidelines on Application of CEA”.
If you have any comments, suggestions and enquiries regarding the recognised CEA courses, please contact the Tree Management Personnel Registration Unit, GLTMS of the Development Bureau at rstmp@devb.gov.hk or 2848 2334.