Certification exam: VETcert – Consulting Level

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Certification exam: VETcert – Consulting Level

Venue:  Buchlovice - map here

The Veteran Tree Specialist certification is a qualification managed by the European Arboricultural Council (EAC). In the Czech Republic, the exam is organized by the ČSOP Arboricultural Academy (VETcert Certification Center).

The objective of the exam is to verify the candidate's knowledge and skills in relation to the VETcert standards (www.vetcert.eu).

Exam:

Zkouška bude probíhat v českém jazyce. 

• Language: The exam will be conducted in Czech or in English.

• Exam Structure: The certification is divided into three sections: a written exam, an outdoor practical demonstration, and the preparation of a management plan (report).

Written Exam –Contains approximately 45 questions requiring short written answers.

Outdoor Practical Demonstration -Consists of individual exercises and a section covering general questions:

• Exercise 1: Gathering sufficient data to prepare a management plan for two veteran trees.

• Exercise 2: Assessing the historical development of the tree and the surrounding landscape.

• Exercise 3: Tree risk assessment (public safety/operational safety).

Management Plan (Report) – Candidates must produce two reports based on the trees examined during the practical demonstration. Reports must follow a prescribed structure:

• Basic tree information

• Tree vitality

• Health status, structural stability of the tree and its parts

• Associated organisms (biological potential), historical, cultural, and social value

• Identification of threats

• Proposed management measures/interventions

• Summary and justification (defense) of the chosen measures

Equipment Requirements

• Allowed: Candidates may use a camera during outdoor exercises for photo documentation. No other electronic aids are permitted.

• Mandatory: Candidates must bring all necessary equipment to collect data on the assessed trees.

• Laptops: Candidates must bring their own computer to write the management plan.

Entry Requirements:

To apply, you must choose one of the following two routes and meet the specified prerequisites:

Route 1:

• Qualification: Holder of the EAC European Tree Technician (ETT) certificate or an equivalent national qualification (e.g., ČCA – Consultant). Proof: Certificate number and copy.

• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, of which 3 years must be in arboricultural consultancy. Proof: Self-declaration and reference list.

Route 2:

• Qualification: Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience equivalent to the ETT or ČCA – Consultant level.

• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant work experience, of which 5 years must be in arboricultural consultancy. Proof: Self-declaration and reference list.

Duration: 

1 day

Output: 

VETcert Certificate and ID Card (Consulting Level) issued by EAC

Maximální počet osob:

6

Venue:

Buchlovice

Datum konání:

One-day exam.

• 30.9.2026 - exam in english
• 1.10.2026 - exam in czech

For further information regarding the VETcert project, including study materials, visit: www.vetcert.eu

Certification Guarantor:

Ing. Jaroslav Kolařík, Ph.D.