Utility Tree Worker & Utility Tree Trimmer Recertification

What can you expect from this program/course?

Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer certifications are valid for 5-years and expire on June 30 of the 5-year anniversary of registration. Register in this course if your Professional Vegetation Management Association (formerly Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta - IVMAA) certificate expires in 2020.

Program Dates:

April 23 - 24, 2020 - Course cancelled, stay tuned for future dates.
April 30 - May 1, 2020 - Course cancelled, stay tuned for future dates.

Costs: Tuition $440 (subject to change). See www.pvma.ca for the Professional Vegetation Management Association application fee for certification.

Credentials: See www.pvma.ca for certification registration requirements and details.
Email val@pvma.ca or call 1.877.249.1508 for more details.

Length of Program: 2 Days @ 8 am - 5 pm

Delivery: Olds Campus

Admission Requirements: Previous successful passing of full course.

This is a recertification only.

What will you learn?

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be up to date with the latest Electrical and Communication Utility Systems Regulations respecting Utility Tree Workers and Utility Tree Trimmers and be able to:

identify acceptable safe work practices and routines while working around energized power lines and equipment
request line outages and equipment blocking
correctly identify limits of approach for all voltage levels and demonstrate these safe clearance distances

properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform work around energized power lines and equipment
identify and implement current electrical safety standards and safety practices important to you on the job

View the Utility Tree Worker/Trimmer Recertification Training Brochure (PDF)