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 23 CEA courses for the recognition period from 1.4.2026 to 31.3.2027. 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 2.4.2026). 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.)

Key Job Functions Registered Tree Management Personnel
Arborists Tree Risk Assessors Tree Work Supervisors Tree Climbers Chainsaw Operators
Arboriculture & horticulture (A&H) project administration and management

Course Name: Inventory Management of Tools and Equipment
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-1 / TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-2 / TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-3
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 17 July 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-1) / 20 November 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-2) / 22 January 2027 (TWS,TC&CO-FA1-202614-3)

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Occupational safety and health for A&H

Course Name: Develop Aerial Tree Climbing to Execute the Mitigation Works
Course Code: A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202612-1 / A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202612-2
Course Provider: Pro Tree Development Limited
Course Date: 7 April 2026 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202612-1) / 19 April 2026 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202612-2)

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Course Name: Temporary Traffic Arrangement for Arboricultural Work on Roads & Highways
Course Code: A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202640-1
Course Provider: The Hong Kong Institute of Horticultural Science
Course Date: 25 April 2026

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*Identical course code in 2025/26: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202429-1

*Identical course code in 2023/24: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202324-1

*Identical course code in 2022/23: A,TRA&TWS-FA2-202204-1

Course Name: Occupational Safety & Health in Arboriculture
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202433-8
Course Provider: Occupational Safety & Health Council
Course Date: 9 May 2026 and 10 May 2026 / 21 June 2026 and 28 June 2026

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202433-1 to TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202433-7

*Identical course code in 2023/24: TC&CO-FA2-202328-1 to TC&CO-FA2-202328-4

*Identical course code in 2022/23: TC&CO-FA2-202228-1

Course Name: Occupational Safety and Health for Arboriculture Work Course
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-11 / TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-12 / TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-13 / TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-14
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 7 June 2026 and 14 June 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-11) / 6 September 2026 and 13 September 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-12) / 6 December 2026 and 13 December 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-13) /14 February 2027 and 21 February 2027 (TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-14)

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-1 to TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202409-10

*Identical course code in 2023/24: TC&CO-FA2-202302-1 and TC&CO-FA2-202302-2

Course Name: Practical Manual Handling: Correct Methods and Postures for Safe Task Execution
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202441-3
Course Provider: Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Course Date: 16 April 2026

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202441-1 and TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202441-2

Course Name: Safe Use of Chainsaws
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA2-202642-1
Course Provider: Occupational Safety & Health Council
Course Date: 23 May 2026 / 31 May 2026 / 14 June 2026 / 27 June 2026

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: TWS&CO-FA2-202434-1 to TWS &CO-FA2-202434-4

*Identical course code in 2023/24: CO-FA2-202329-1

*Identical course code in 2022/23: CO-FA2-202229-1
Plant selection, cultivation and propagation

Course Name: Plant Procurement and Nursery Stock Transportation
Course Code: A&TRA-FA3-202615-1 / A&TRA-FA3-202615-2 / A&TRA-FA3-202615-3
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 15 July 2026 (A&TRA-FA3-202615-1) / 18 November 2026 (A&TRA-FA3-202615-2) / 20 January 2027 (A&TRA-FA3-202615-3)

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Planting, caring and management of plants

Course Name: Knowledge of Tree Cultivation and Care Operations
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-1 / TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-2 / TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-3
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 5 July 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-1) / 1 November 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-2) / 3 January 2027 (TWS,TC&CO-FA4-202616-3)

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Course Name: Prepare Tree Removal Plan with Rigging Systems
Course Code: A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-5 / A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-6 / A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-7
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 26 July 2026 (A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-5) / 29 November 2026 (A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-6) / 31 January 2027 (A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-7)

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*Identical course code in 2025/26: A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-1 to A,TRA&TWS-FA4-202403-4

Course Name: Work Plans for Tree Stump Removal
Course Code: A,TRA-FA4-202444-2
Course Provider: Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Course Date: 9 April 2026

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*Identical course code in 2025/26: A,TRA-FA4-202444-1
Diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases

Course Name: Knowledge of Identify Pests & Diseases of Plants Training Program
Course Code: Opt-FA5-202407-12 / Opt-FA5-202407-13 / Opt-FA5-202407-14
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 5 July 2026 (Opt-FA5-202407-12) / 1 November 2026 (Opt-FA5-202407-13) / 3 January 2027 (Opt-FA5-202407-14)

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*This course is eligible for optional CEA hours.

*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: Opt-FA5-202407-1 to Opt-FA5-202407-11

Course Name: Identify Pests and Diseases, Their Impact on Trees and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pest and Disease Operations
Course Code: A&TRA-FA5-202435-3
Course Provider: Institute of Arboriculture Studies (HK)
Course Date: 8 May 2026

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: A&TRA-FA5-202435-1 and A&TRA-FA5-202435-2

Course Name: Develop Work Plans for Disease and Pest Control
Course Code: A&TRA-FA5-202404-6 / A&TRA-FA5-202404-7 / A&TRA-FA5-202404-8
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 14 June 2026 (A&TRA-FA5-202404-6) / 15 November 2026 (A&TRA-FA5-202404-7) / 17 January 2027 (A&TRA-FA5-202404-8)

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*Identical course code in 2024/25 and 2025/26: A&TRA-FA5-202404-1 to A&TRA-FA5-202404-5
Survey, inspection and risk assessment

Course Name: Aerial Tree Inspection and Prepare Work Plan
Course Code: A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-1 / A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-2 / A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-3 / A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-4
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 21 June 2026 and 28 June 2026 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-1) / 20 September 2026 and 27 September 2026 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-2) / 20 December 2026 and 27 December 2026 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-3) / 14 July 2027 and 21 July 2027 (A,TRA,TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202618-4)

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Course Name: Review Tree Inspection or Risk Assessment Report
Course Code: A&TRA-FA6-202619-1 / A&TRA-FA6-202619-2
Course Provider: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Course Date: 27 May 2026 (A&TRA-FA6-202619-1) / 8 July 2026 (A&TRA-FA6-202619-2)

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*Identical course code in 2023/24 to 2025/26: A-FA6-202410-1 to A-FA6-202410-4

*Identical course code in 2022/23: A-FA6-202225-1

Course Name: Inspection of Basic Structure and Health Conditions of Trees
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202656-1
Course Provider: Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Course Date: 7 May 2026

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*Identical course code in 2025/26: TC-FA6-202453-1 and TC-FA6-202453-2

*Identical course code in 2023/24: TC-FA6-202335-1 and TC-FA6-202335-2

*Identical course code in 2022/23: TC&CO-FA6-202207-1

Course Name: Knowledge of Inspect the Basic Structure & Health Conditions of Tree Training Program
Course Code: TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-1 / TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-2 / TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-3
Course Provider: TCHK
Course Date: 12 July 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-1) / 8 November 2026 (TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-2) / 10 January 2027 (TWS,TC&CO-FA6-202617-3)

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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.