Utility Tree Worker Safety Training
What can you expect from this program/course?
This course was created and is maintained by the Professional Vegetation Managers Association in association with Olds College, the Electrical Safety Technical Service Division of Alberta Labour, and major utilities and their contractors in Alberta.
See Also - Utility Tree Worker & Utility Tree Trimmer Recertification
Need more information?
Continuing Education
403.556.4740
1.800.661.6537
coned@oldscollege.ca
What will you learn?
Please note that this is a certification course only, you are expected to have experience in the industry. This certification course includes the following topics:
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View the Utility Tree Worker/Trimmer Recertification Training Brochure (PDF)
UTW 3-Day Electrical Training
This 3 day training has been developed and approved by the PVMA to accommodate out of province utility tree workers. If you are an out of province certified worker please contact PVMA for approval to attend.
Cost: $1000 + gst
Program at a glance
Credentials: To be eligible for certification with Professional Vegetation Managers Association you need to complete this course and 1200 additional documented hours. See www.pvma.ca for details.
Program Dates:
- INTAKE 1: April 20- May 1, 2020
- INTAKE 2: April 27- May 8, 2020
Length of Program: 10 Days (5 days in classroom, 5 days on location)
Delivery Method: Olds Campus
Costs: $2625 (price is subject to change). Books are included in tuition cost.
After successful completion of this certification course you will be eligible to register for your Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer certificate with Professional Vegetation Managers Association
Prerequisites: Six months of related work experience in tree and brush work around power lines.
Supply List Summary:
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Suppliers:
- Commercial Solutions Inc.(1.888.522.9822)
- Safety West (contact Leslie Hollas 780.975.2510)
- Pacific Arborist Supplies (Contact Bonnie Taylor 604.929.6133)
- Arborist Supply Co. Ltd., (1.888.240.3993)
- Vermeer Sales & Service (1.800.809.5066)
How to register?
Fully complete the Olds College registration form with payment information, noting which intake you want to attend. Complete the prerequisite documents.
Send all documentation and registration to: Professional Vegetation Managers Association. Box 5468, Leduc, AB, T9E 6L7
Toll Free: 1.877.249.1508, Fax: 1.877.248.3093, Email: info@pvma.ca