UTW Safety Training Intro to Arboriculture

This is a CERTIFICATION course, you are expected to have experience in industry

PREREQUISITE FOR Utility Tree TRIMMER:

1. Training Record Book showing 1200 hours experience performing treework including 600 hours of aerial trimming near energized powerlines. 
2. Signed Code of Conduct Form 

PREREQUISITE FOR Utility Tree WORKER:

1. Training Record Book showing 1200 hours experience performing tree work near energized powerlines.
2. Signed Code of Conduct Form 

**** FAQ**** What if I am already a UTW but want to be UTT???

If you are already a UTW but want to be UTT  you need to  have completed at least 600 hours in the aerial position and have them signed off on by a Certified UTT in your log book you may apply for a UTT Certification. Time can be spent trimming trees from within the tree or from an insulated aerial device. Hours of experience must be hours actually working from an aerial position, not other work as part of an aerial trimming operation such as ground or chipper work or truck driving. 

To apply for UTT Certification you can simply complete a new UTT  application form and provide our office with a copy of the 600 verified aerial hours and a form of payment for the application ($105 for members or $315 for non-members) and we can complete the UTT Certification. A UTT Certification application has been attached to this email.

 UTT Certification would only be valid until the same expiry date as your current UTW Certification.

This Certification Course includes the following topics:

• Safe work near energized lines
• Electrical hazard awareness
• Safety regulations
• Chainsaw operation
• Introduction to Arboriculture
• Ropes, Knots and  Rigging
• Tree Climbing/tree rescue
• Aerial Trimming/bucket rescue
• Hazard tree removal
• Job planning and preparedness procedures
• Stump treatment Pesticide certificate tutorial and exam (Optional) 

HOW TO REGISTER:

#1 SEND in TRAINING RECORD BOOK and Application to Attend: DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2017

UTT-showing 1200 hours experience  including  600 hours of Aerial trimming near energized powerline

UTW-showing 1200 hours experience performing tree work near energized powrelines.

#2 You will receive confirmation from Olds College regarding your approval and dates of training. If you have questions regarding this call 1-800-661-6537