Utility Tree Worker (UTW) and Tree Trimmer Recertification

Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer certifications are valid for five years and expire on June 30 of the fifth year after registration. If your Professional Vegetation Management certificate expires soon, register for this course to stay current.

1. Check with PVMA regarding your certificate status if you are unsure.
2. Register directly with Olds College for the course during the year that your UTT/UTW certificate expires.

By the end of this course, you'll be up to date on the latest Electrical and Communication Utility Systems Regulations for Utility Tree Workers and Trimmers. You will be able to:

• Identify safe work practices around energized power lines and equipment
• Request line outages and equipment blocking
• Recognize safe clearance distances for various voltage levels
• Properly maintain tools and equipment used in high-voltage environments
• Implement current electrical safety standards on the job

FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

• Marks are sent to the student and PVMA as the certifying body.
• The student is responsible to contact PVMA directly to complete the certification process.

Date: April 14 - 15, 2027
(Exam to follow instruction)

Delivery: Olds College Campus

Tuition: $440 (subject to change)

See www.pvma.ca for the Professional Vegetation Management Association application fee for certification.
Exams can be retaken after 30 days.

Dates: 

• March 8 - 19, 2027
• April 12 - 13, 2027

Class opens 2nd MONDAY of the month, closes the Following FRIDAY, with a scheduled proctored exam.

Online recertification can be taken consecutively (every 5 years). If you fail, recertification must be done on-campus.

Price: $440+GST

Credentials: See www.pvma.ca for certification registration requirements and details.

Please Note: Students will need their own computer with internet access, microphone and a web camera for the online Virtual classes and exams

See PVMA for the certification fee following successful completion. Call 1-877-249-1508 for more details

• You must hold either a current PVMA Utility Tree Worker or Utility Tree Trimmer Certification.
• To take the online recertification course, your certification must not be expired — if yours has expired then you must receive prior approval from PVMA and take the in-person recertification course upon approval.
• To take the online recertification course you must NOT have failed a previous recertification course (either in person or online), otherwise, you must take the in-person recertification course.

There will be only one retake allowed for the final online exam. If a retake is required, it must happen after 30-days from the first attempt. If the student is unable to pass the retake exam, they will be required to take the in-class recertification.

Important Note:

Once you successfully pass either the in-person or online recertification exam, you need to apply to the PVMA office to complete the recertification process. An Application for Recertification, along with a new signed Code of Conduct, can be found on the PVMA website. Both forms can be emailed to the PVMA office, along with payment of the application fee. Once received, PVMA will issue a new Certificate and Wallet Card with a new expiry date.
 
For more information regarding certification rules and procedures, please contact PVMA.