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— Chris Grajek ALLTECK LINE CONTRACTORS INC. (TEXAS)

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Utility Arborist Certificate

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Horticulture is an essential part of the high voltage industry. Vegetation can have a significant impact on high voltage systems. It is vital that power companies monitor and manage vegetative growth to prevent power outages and other hazards.

Utility arborists must not only know horticulture, environmental impacts and be able to project future vegetative growth, they must also understand the dangers of working near high voltage lines. And they must know how to prune and remove selected vegetation in a safe and secure manner, ensuring that debris does not come in contact with high voltage lines.

There is a high demand for employees with these skills. Get the training you need to excel in this rewarding profession. Get your training at EITI.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

This program is for new and experienced arborists who need to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines. Participants will be taught applicable industry safety regulations. With both classroom and hands-on training, the program includes arboriculture, trimming, felling trees and other vegetation, climbing, safe chipper and aerial lift operations, falling/bucking and rigging.

  • Safety hazards working near energized electrical equipment, structures and conductors
  • OSHA regulations and ANSI standards
  • Environmental awareness
  • Tree health and evaluation
  • Pruning trees, shrubs and vines
  • Arboriculture best practices
  • Felling trees and removal
  • Climbing and rigging
  • Equipment operation (from chain saws to aerial lifts)


CERTIFICATION

Students must successfully complete the program with a grade of 70%. Upon successful completion of this program, combined with a recommended 2400 hours of job related work experience, with not less than 1200 of these hours working in proximity to high voltage conductors, students are prepared to complete the ISA Certified Utilty Arborist exam.



CREDITS

This program will be eligible for college credit through one of our partnering educational institutions.


SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION, AND FEES

For more information, contact info@eiti.us


LOCATIONS

  • TEXAS
  • OKLAHOMA
  • BC
  • YOUR SITE (CUSTOMIZED)
Please contact EITI to register or for more information.