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Utility Tree Worker Safety Training

Receive expert training in vegetation management, developed with industry leaders and safety experts.

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: TBD

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: Online & Olds College Campus

Registration Deadline:

  • Submit to PVMA by: TBD
  • Register with Olds College by: TBD

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

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Industry Training & Continuing Education

Phone: 403.556.4740
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