Low profit margins and a scarcity of qualified workers are two challenges faced by tree care businesses today. Investing in training opportunities for new and current employees can strengthen a tree care company’s workforce and increase overall productivity. Training workshops help crews learn new techniques that allow them to work safer, smarter and more efficiently, which pays off in the long run. Take a look at the list below for some 2016 training opportunities your business could benefit from this year.
March
March 4 Free EHAP Workshop (TCIA) Woodburn, Massachusetts — An overview of electrical hazards arborists face in the field. All arborists must be trained to some extent in this area, and qualified line-clearance arborists must have additional knowledge regarding electrical hazards and the special techniques used to work near electrical conductors.
March 8 – 9 CTSP Workshop (TCIA), Asheville, North Carolina — $380 for TCIA members; $515 for non-members. Two-day advanced safety/behavioral workshop and certification exam. Registration information available by calling 800-733-2622 or emailing ikochurov@tcia.org.
March 9 – 11 Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA), Cleveland, Queensland, Australia — Training provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree care company owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health and longevity.
March 14 – 16 Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA), Frederick, Maryland — Training provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree care company owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health and longevity.
March 16 – 17 CTSP Workshop (TCIA), Hartford, Connecticut — $380 for TCIA members, $515 for non-members. Two-day advanced safety/behavioral workshop and certification exam. Registration information available by calling 800-733-2622 or emailing ikochurov@tcia.org.
March 17 SH Grant – Aerial Lift (TCIA), Norwich, Connecticut — Free. Training will include a review of aerial lift safety, standards and guidelines with an emphasis on preventing common accidents, qualified line-clearance arborists, aerial rescue, and electrical and environmental hazards. Live outdoor demonstrations of inspections, deployment and pre-flight operational checks also included.
March 22 – 24 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Ashford, Connecticut — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practice in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
March 29 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on, practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be coached and practiced in this course. Notching and back-cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills that reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
March 29 – 31 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling & Chipper Operations (ArborMaster), Ashford, Connecticut — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will demonstrate how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance equal increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
April
April 1 – 3 ITCC Workshops (ISA), San Antonio, Texas — In addition to the competition, the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) offers educational opportunities with demonstrations of safety and best practices, in addition to industry vendors and other exciting activities. Tentative schedule of events here. For registration information, email conferencereg@isa-arbor.com or call 217-355-9411.
April 5 – 6 CTSP Workshop (TCIA), Arcadia, California — $380 for TCIA members; $515 for non-members. Two-day advanced safety/behavioral workshop and certification exam. Registration information available at 800-733-2622 or ikochurov@tcia.org.
April 12 – 14 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning, & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Asheville, North Carolina — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
April 13 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be taught and practiced in this course. Notching and back cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
April 14 ASTI Grant – Chipper Operator Specialist – Best Line Equipment (TCIA), West Chester, Pennsylvania — $25. This course is designed to train tree care employees in hazards, as well as accepted practices for brush chipper operation and other associated tasks. The course will increase employee involvement with overall safety compliance and self-policing. Find registration information by calling 989-866-2381.
April 14 – 15 Technical Tree Falling and Cutting (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling. You will learn about the newest equipment and techniques related to an urban environment. Assessing risks and hazards, limbing and bucking, dealing with spring poles, understanding compression and tension forces are all components of this course. This course will educate participants about why notches and back cuts work as they do and how the methodology affects the success of accurate tree felling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice notching and back cutting in a practical setting. Participants will gain an understanding in what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Register here.
April 15 – 16 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling & Chipper Operations (ArborMaster), Asheville, North Carolina — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully execute the plan. Methods that maximize use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics, as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling, will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will demonstrate how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance equal increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
April 18 Tree Pruning (ACTE), Cambridge, Ontario — $360. This course is designed to introduce modern pruning techniques and terminology. Natural target pruning will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Tree biology, physiology, structure and dynamics will be introduced. How trees respond to wounding and pruning, both biologically and mechanically, will also be covered. The course will introduce equipment and techniques related to pruning trees in an urban environment from their youth to maturity. Register here.
April 19 – 20 Tree Climbing, Fall Protection, Work Positioning (ACTE), Cambridge, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees as well as train participants in climbing techniques and definitions, gear, knots and hitches. Instructors will explain, demonstrate and coach students in work positioning and fall protection techniques. The participants will practice the skills they learned and be mentored and coached during the course. Register here.
April 21 ASTI Grant – Chipper Operator Specialist – Best Line Equipment (TCIA), Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania — $25. This course is designed to train tree care employees in hazards, as well as accepted practices for brush chipper operation and other associated tasks. The course will increase employee involvement with overall safety compliance and self-policing. Call 989-866-2381 for registration information.
April 21 Chipper Safety & Operations (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $360. This one-day training and qualification course is designed to train workers to understand how to safely operate a brush chipper as well as the very important role they play in overall jobsite safety and accident prevention. A strong focus on risk management and safe and ergonomic work practices is demonstrated and practiced in this course. Each individual is given a competency test and, if successful, is awarded a qualification certificate as a competent chipper operator. Register here.
April 25 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension and dealing with spring poles will be taught and practiced in this course. Notching and back cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills in order to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
April 26 – 27 Tree Climbing, Fall Protection, Work Positioning (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees, as well as train participants in climbing techniques and definitions, gear, knots and hitches. Instructors will explain, demonstrate and coach students in work positioning and fall protection techniques. Participants will practice the skills they learned and be mentored and coached during the course. Register here.
April 28 – 29 Technical Tree Falling and Cutting (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. This course is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling. You will learn about the newest equipment and techniques related to an urban environment. Assessing risks and hazards, limbing and bucking, dealing with spring poles, understanding compression and tension forces are all components of this course. This course will educate participants about why notches and back cuts work as they do and how methodology affects the success of accurate tree felling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice notching and back cutting in a practical setting. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Register here.
May
May 4 – 5 Tree Dynamics and Integrated Risk Assessment (ACTE), Whitby, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to improve worker safety and train participants in the skills that allow them to estimate the stability of trees structurally by integrating biological, environmental and work risk factors. Tree biology, physiology and tree dynamics (how trees interact with their environment) will provide the basis for understanding how to examine trees critically from the perspective of structural failure. Register here.
May 9 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Edmonton, Alberta — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension and dealing with spring poles will be taught and practiced in this course. Notching and back cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
May 10 Tree Pruning (ACTE), Edmonton, Alberta — $360. This course is designed to introduce modern pruning techniques and terminology. Natural target pruning will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Tree biology, physiology, structure and dynamics will be introduced. How trees respond to wounding and pruning, both biologically and mechanically, will also be covered. The course will introduce equipment and techniques related to pruning trees in an urban environment from their youth to maturity. Register here.
May 12 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be taught and practiced in this course. Notching and back cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
May 13 Tree Pruning (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $360. This course is designed to introduce modern pruning techniques and terminology. Natural target pruning will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Tree biology, physiology, structure and dynamics will be introduced. How trees respond to wounding and pruning, both biologically and mechanically, will also be covered. The course will introduce equipment and techniques related to pruning trees in an urban environment from their youth to maturity. Register here.
May 16 – 17 Emergency Readiness and High Angle Rescue (ACTE), Cambridge, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to educate tree climbers how to respond in the emergency scenarios they are most likely to encounter. Emphasis is on emergency preparedness, readiness and accident prevention. Participants are educated in key terms and definitions relating to rope parts, knots, hitches and specialized equipment. Physics concepts, such as reaction force and potential energy, which are associated with various rope rescue systems and configurations complete this comprehensive course. This course involves hands-on rescue opportunities and practice. Register here.
May 17 – 18 Emergency Readiness and High Angle Rescue (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. This course is designed to educate tree climbers how to respond in the emergency scenarios they are most likely to encounter. Emphasis is on emergency preparedness, readiness and accident prevention. Participants are educated in key terms and definitions relating to rope parts, knots, hitches and specialized equipment. Physics concepts, such as reaction force and potential energy, which are associated with various rope rescue systems and configurations complete this comprehensive course. This course involves hands-on rescue opportunities and practice. Register here.
May 24 – 25 Tree Climbing, Fall Protection, Work Positioning (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $655. This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees, as well as train participants in climbing technique and definitions, gear, knots and hitches. Instructors will explain, demonstrate and coach students in work positioning and fall protection techniques. Participants will practice the skills they learned and be mentored and coached during the course. Register here.
May 26 – 27 Technical Tree Falling & Cutting (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $655. This course is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling. You will learn about the newest equipment and techniques for the urban environment. Assessing risks and hazards, limbing and bucking, dealing with spring poles, understanding compression and tension forces are all components of this course. This course will teach participants why notches and back cutting work as they do and how methodology affects the success of accurate tree felling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice notching and back cutting in a practical setting. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Register here.
June
June 3 PHC Workshop (TCIA), Charlotte, North Carolina — $110 for TCIA Members; $150 for non-members. Full-day workshop with Dr. Mike Raupp and TCIA’s Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP. The course combines all aspects of plant health care (PHC) for both technicians and managers, and includes live demonstrations of PHC techniques. Subjects will include monitoring, diagnosis, insect and disease management, soil and tree health, pesticide application guidelines and mitigating abiotic disorders.
June 19 – 24 Chainsaw Train the Trainer (ACTE), Caroline, Alberta — $2,495. This Train the Trainer program targets people who want to be trainers in chainsaw safety. This five-day program is an intense period of training that focuses on leadership as well as training techniques and skills. Register here.
June 20 Tree Appraisal Qualification (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $935. Participants will learn how to produce appraisals that are accepted by insurance adjusters, lawyers and judges, as well as tree valuation methods that integrate and build upon domains such as biology, environment and economics. The program consists of case studies and hands-on appraisal practices. All successful attendees are qualified by Arboriculture Canada as tree appraisers. Register here.
July
July 19 – 20 CTSP Workshop (TCIA), Sacramento, California — $380 for TCIA members; $515 for non-members. Two-day advanced safety/behavioral workshop and certification exam. Registration information available by calling 800-733-2622 or emailing ikochurov@tcia.org.
July 22 PHC Workshop (TCIA), Boston, Massachusetts — $110 for TCIA Members; $150 for non-members. Full-day workshop with Dr. Mike Raupp and TCIA’s Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP. The course combines all aspects of plant health care (PHC) for both technicians and managers, and includes live demonstrations of PHC techniques. Subjects will include monitoring, diagnosis, insect and disease management, soil and tree health, pesticide application guidelines and mitigating abiotic disorders. Register here.
July 26 – 27 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Reston, Virginia — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will teach how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance equal increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
July 28 – 30 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Reston, Virginia — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
August
August 13 CTSP Workshop (TCIA), Fort Worth, Texas — $380 for TCIA members; $515 for non-members. Two-day advanced safety/behavioral workshop and certification exam. Registration information available by calling 800-733-2622 or emailing ikochurov@tcia.org.
August 13 – 17 ISA International Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas — The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Annual International Conference and Trade Show provides a forum for the exchange of information and the opportunity to network with other professionals in the arboriculture industry. The event provides a lineup of educational sessions led by industry leaders from around the globe, sharing their thoughts and views on the newest trends in equipment, practice, technology and research in arboriculture and urban forestry. It is the world’s premier gathering of arboricultural professionals, where practicing arborists and urban foresters come together with top researchers and educators. Pricing and registration information can be found here.
September
September 3 – 4 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Farmington Hills, Michigan — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize the use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will teach how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance equal increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
September 14 – 16 Arborist Technical Rigging (ACTE), Whitby, Ontario — $935. The Arborist Technical Rigging module is designed to provide skilled tree workers with education and practice making sound designs to plan and set up complex rigging systems. This course is recommended for those arborists who are already experienced with basic rigging techniques. Advanced training is provided in a hands-on, teamwork format that provides participants with the skills needed to remove large trees in confined locations. Register here.
September 19 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be taught and practiced in this course. Notching and back-cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
September 21 – 23 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Farmington Hills, Michigan — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
September 26 – 28 Tree Appraisal Qualification (ACTE), Cambridge, Ontario — $935. Participants will learn how to produce appraisals that are accepted by insurance adjusters, lawyers and judges, as well as tree valuation methods that integrate and build upon domains such as biology, environment and economics. The program consists of case studies and hands-on appraisal practices. All successful attendees are qualified by Arboriculture Canada as tree appraisers. Register here.
October
October 3 – 4 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Attleboro, Massachusetts — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize the use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will explain how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance lead to increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
October 5 – 7 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Attleboro, Massachusetts — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
October 11 – 12 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Longmont, Colorado — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will teach how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance lead to increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
October 13 – 14 Tree Climbing, Fall Protection, Work Positioning (ACTE), Cambridge, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees, as well as train participants in climbing techniques, gear, knots, hitches and climbing definitions. Instructors will explain, demonstrate and coach students in work positioning and fall protection techniques. Participants will practice skills learned and be mentored and coached during the course. Register here.
October 13 – 15 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Longmont, Colorado — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
October 17 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be coached and practiced in this course. Notching and back-cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
October 17 – 20 Art & Science of Practical Rigging – 4-Day Comprehensive Arborist Rigging Program (ArborMaster), Longmont, Colorado — Participants will learn modern arborist rigging methods and train in small groups. The principles of rigging system dynamics, force management, design factors and working load limits will be taught, examined and employed in practical rigging exercises. Safety, skill and productivity will be emphasized while planning the job and working the plan. Critical thinking and decision-making skills will be enhanced as participants employ best work practices, connect rigging techniques with rigging technologies and practice the art and science of practical rigging in challenging field exercises. Pre-requisites: ArborMaster L1 Tree Climbing Methods and ArborMaster L1 Precision Tree Felling. Find registration information here.
October 18 – 19 Tree Climbing, Fall Protection, Work Positioning (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees, as well as train participants in climbing techniques and definitions, gear, knots and hitches. Instructors will explain, demonstrate and coach students in work positioning and fall protection techniques. Participants will practice the skills they learned and be mentored and coached during the course. Register here.
October 19 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Whitby, Ontario — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be coached and practiced in this course. Notching and back-cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
October 20 – 21 Technical Tree Falling and Cutting (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. This course is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling. You will learn about the newest equipment and techniques for the urban environment. Assessing risks and hazards, limbing and bucking, dealing with spring poles, understanding compression and tension forces are all components of this course. This course will teach participants why notches and back cutting work as they do and how methodology affects the success of accurate tree felling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice notching and back cuts in a practical setting. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Register here.
October 20 – 21 Technical Tree Falling and Cutting (ACTE), Whitby, Ontario — $655. This course is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling. You will learn about the newest equipment and techniques for the urban environment. Assessing risks and hazards, limbing and bucking, dealing with spring poles, understanding compression and tension forces are all components of this course. This course will teach participants why notches and back cuts work as they do and how the methodology affects the success of accurate tree felling. Participants will have the opportunity to practice notching and back cuts in a practical setting. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Register here.
October 24 – 25 Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Falling (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $655. Participants are educated in risk assessment and work plan strategies designed to ensure worker safety through work planning, teamwork, and specialty cutting techniques and equipment. Explanation, demonstration and practice using ropes, PMPs (Prusik-Minding-Pulley) and mechanical advantage are an integral part of this course. The installation and use of pull lines, guying and anchoring to overcome felling difficulties such as snags, excessive lean and decay challenges complete this practical and advanced technical chainsaw course. Register here.
October 24 – 25 Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Falling (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $655. Participants are educated in risk assessment and work plan strategies designed to ensure worker safety through work planning, teamwork, and specialty cutting techniques and equipment. Explanation, demonstration and practice using ropes, PMPs (Prusik-Minding-Pulleys) and mechanical advantage are an integral part of this course. The installation and use of pull lines, guying and anchoring to overcome felling difficulties such as snags, excessive lean and decay challenges complete this practical and advanced technical chainsaw course. Register here.
October 24 – 25 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Tennessee Location TBD — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize the use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will teach how planning, skill development and preventive maintenance lead to increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
October 26 – 28 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Tennessee Location TBD — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.
October 26 – 28 Production Tree Removal & Rigging (ACTE), Vancouver, British Columbia — $935. This course is designed to educate and train tree climbers on the physics and techniques of removing treetops, the fundamentals of rigging for removal and rigging heavy wood. Basic spur climbing and work positioning techniques are taught. Participants will be educated in shock load, potential energy and reactive forces when rigging heavy wood where the rigging point is below the load. Basic training in specific techniques and tools for the rigging of wood, butt hitching and knot and hitch tying are major components of this course. Register here.
October 26 – 28 Production Tree Removal & Rigging (ACTE), Nobleton, Ontario — $935. This course is designed to educate and train tree climbers on the physics and techniques of removing treetops, the fundamentals of rigging for removal and rigging heavy wood. Basic spur climbing and work positioning techniques are taught. Participants will be educated in shock load, potential energy and reactive forces of rigging heavy wood when the rigging point is below the load. Basic training in specific techniques and tools for the rigging of wood, butt hitching, and knot and hitch tying are major components of this course. Register here.
October 30 – November 4 Chainsaw Train the Trainer (ACTE), Caroline, Alberta — $2,495. This Train the Trainer program targets people who want to be trainers in chainsaw safety. This five-day program is an intense period of training that focuses on leadership and training techniques and skills. Register here.
November
November 7 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $360. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to accidents and how to avoid them. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies, including bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles will be coached and practiced in this course. Notching and back-cutting will be introduced for small tree felling on trees of 6″ dbh or smaller. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment and accident prevention. Training workers and developing skills to reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques. Register here.
November 14 – 15 Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Falling (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $655. Participants are educated in risk assessment and work plan strategies designed to ensure worker safety through work planning, teamwork, and specialty cutting techniques and equipment. Explanation, demonstration and practice using ropes, PMPs (Prusik-Minding-Pulleys) and mechanical advantage are an integral part of this course. The installation and use of pull lines, guying and anchoring to overcome felling difficulties such as snags, excessive lean and decay challenges completes this practical and advanced technical chainsaw course. Register here.
November 16 – 18 Production Tree Removal & Rigging (ACTE), Calgary, Alberta — $935. This course is designed to educate and train tree climbers on the physics and techniques of removing treetops, the fundamentals of rigging for removal and rigging heavy wood. Basic spur climbing and work positioning techniques are taught. Participants will be educated in shock load, potential energy and reactive forces of rigging heavy wood when the rigging point is below the load. Basic training in specific techniques and tools for the rigging of wood, butt hitching, and knot and hitch tying are major components of this course. Register here.
December
December 6 – 7 L1 Precision Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety & Handling (ArborMaster), Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas — Participants will be trained in modern tree felling techniques and learn a systematic method to plan the operation and skillfully work the plan. Methods that maximize use of leverage, mechanical advantage and ergonomics as they relate to precision tree felling and chainsaw handling will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Students will train in practical exercises to develop skills and measure results. This course will teach how planning, skill development and preventative maintenance lead to increased safety, skill and productivity. Find registration information here.
December 8 – 10 L1 Tree Climbing Methods, Work Positioning & Best Practice (ArborMaster), Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas — Participants will be educated in modern tree climbing systems and learn about the tools and techniques that make tree climbing and work positioning safer, easier and more efficient. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. This course will also introduce participants to best practices in work positioning with handsaws and chainsaws, emphasizing safety, skill and productivity through both theoretical and practical learning activities. Find registration information here.