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.
Program Dates:
2023
- Intake 1: April 17 - 27, 2023
- Intake 2: April 24 - May 4, 2023
2024
- Intake 1: April 8 - 18, 2024
- Intake 2: April 15 - April 25, 2024
Costs: $2625 (price is subject to change). Books are included in tuition cost.
Length of Program: 2 Weeks (week 1: online live lecture, week 2: field evaluation)
Delivery Method: Olds Campus
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.
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.
See Also - Utility Tree Worker & Utility Tree Trimmer Recertification
Please Note: Students will need their own computer with internet access, microphone and a web camera for the online Virtual classes and exams
Download the 2023 Utility Tree Worker information brochure HERE.
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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UTW 2-Day Out of Province Electrical Training
This 2 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.
Dates: TBD
Cost: $900 + GST
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
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