WUAA/HEBC Falling and Bucking Endorsement Exam Application

We are currently accepting new applications for Falling and Bucking Endorsement.

Application for Falling & Bucking Endorsement

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Applicants must complete all fields of the form. Applicants must provide their personal contact information. Applications that provide company information in this field will be rejected. Please state your full given name as you want it to appear on any official documents you will receive if successful in obtaining the endorsement. Do not submit this form unless you are ready to accept exam scheduling opportunities. Applications are valid for 3 months unless a testing opportunity cannot be provided by HortEducationBC due to QST availability or environmental factors such as fire hazard season.

Non-refundable Falling & Bucking Endorsement Application Fee*

Price:

GST*

Price: $ 0.00 CAD

Name*

First Name Last Name

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Cell*

Email*

BC Certificate Number*

Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

Emergency Contact Relationship*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Company Name*

Company Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Company Phone*

Company Contact Name*

First Last

Please give the name and contact information of the representative of your company who will be handling administration and payment of your Falling and Bucking Endorsement attempt. Company notification of exam result, and if successful, digital copies of endorsement documents will be sent to this individual.

Company Contact Email*

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HIDDEN FIELD, DO NOT DELETE Upload your STBC (formerly ITA) Arborist Technician or Utility Arborist Certificate of Qualification

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, tif, tiff, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Required: Upload your STBC (formerly ITA) Certificate of Qualification showing proof of completion of the Arborist technician or Utility Arborist certification. Alternatively, you can access a pdf copy of your transcript through your STBC self-service Portal at https://portal.skilledtradesbc.ca/SignIn/

Upload your STBC (formerly ITA) Arborist Technician or Utility Arborist Certificate of Qualification*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, tif, tiff, png, doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 5.

Required: Upload your Skilled Trades BC (STBC) (Formerly called the Industry Training Authority ITA) Certificate of Qualification showing proof of completion of the Arborist technician or Utility Arborist certification. Visit the STBC Online Portal Guide, or contact Skilled Trades BC Customer Service if you need to obtain a replacement copy of your Certificate of Qualification.

Proof of Insurance Files upload

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 40.

Optional form field: Proof of Insurance Files Upload
1. Certificate of Insurance with a minimum of $5 million Liability coverage.

2. WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter

3. Letter from Employer declaring the applicant is covered under the liability insurance policy and WorkSafeBC policies provided, as an employee for the company named in the policies, for the duration of the WUAA/HEBC, Falling And Bucking Examination.

If you are unable to provide this with your application you can email it to [email protected]

Note: Your application will not be processed until all proof of insurance documents are received. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance.

Notice To Applicants*

I have reviewed and agree to the Notice To Applicants.

Only applicants with a BC Certificate of Qualification as a Certified Utility Arborist or a Certified Arborist Technician will be considered for assessment. You are required to provide a copy of your BC Certificate of Qualification.

Non-refundable Application Fee: $250.00 (plus $12.50 GST)*. Note* Application fees are nontransferable.

Upon approval of the application, WUAA/HEBC will contact the applicant to arrange a time and location for the written exam portion and field evaluation portion of the Falling & Bucking Endorsement. Candidates must be available to test at a site anywhere in British Columbia. HEBC will try to schedule the exam at a location as close as possible to the candidate's location; however, travel may be required. Candidates are responsible for their travel expenses. Alternatively, the candidate or their company can provide a site. Contact HEBC to review site requirements and QST costs.

Applications are valid for 3 months unless a testing opportunity cannot be provided by HEBC. If a candidate turns down a testing opportunity, the application will expire 3 months after the date the application was approved. Applications will be extended indefinitely until a testing opportunity is made available.

Payment of $2,000.00 (plus $100 GST)* must be received by HEBC prior to the exam.

If the applicant cancels 7 to 2 days prior to field test, a $350 (plus $15 GST)* will be charged to the applicant.

If the applicant cancels the day before or day of the scheduled field test, the applicant must pay the full exam fee to re-schedule.

If the applicant fails written or field evaluation, the applicant is responsible for paying any fees for QST mentoring required before re-testing. Applicant must reapply ($250 + GST) and submit proof of mentorship. The exam fee of $2,000 (plus GST)* is due to HEBC prior to re-testing of the exam.

Exam Fee Payment methods: Online payment by credit card, manual processing of credit card by phone or,

Cheque to be made out to HortEducationBC,
Mailed to:

24565 Dewdney Trunk Road

Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1W9.

Attestation of Mandatory Document and Standards Review*

"MANDATORY DOCUMENT REVIEW: This section confirms your review of all prerequisite documentation necessary for the evaluation. These documents outline the safety standards, procedures, and qualifications required for the endorsement. All fields must be checked.

I certify that I have thoroughly reviewed and understand the content of the mandatory Falling and Bucking Learning Module.

I acknowledge that I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements and procedures outlined in the (WUAA/HEBC Falling & Bucking Endorsement Practical Assessment Examination Book.

I certify that I have thoroughly reviewed and understand the information contained within BC Faller Training Standard (Part 1 and Part 2) available from the WorkSafeBC (WSBC) store.

I certify that I have thoroughly reviewed and understand the information contained within WorkSafeBC (WSBC): 1) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Part 26 Forestry Operations (Regulations, Policies); and 2) Guidelines as they apply to Arborists, including Guideline 26.21-1 Arborist qualifications.

Pre-Evaluation Session Agreement*

Applicants must agree to participate in a pre-evaluation Teams or Zoom information session with the evaluator prior to the evaluation. A Falling and Bucking evaluation will not take place without fulfilling this requirement.

I expressly agree to attend and participate fully in the mandatory pre-evaluation information session (via Teams, Zoom, or similar virtual platform) with the designated evaluator at a mutually scheduled time.

Practice and Proficiency Attestation*

The Falling and Bucking Endorsement is a measure of existing competency and does not constitute a training opportunity. Successful applicants must certify that their current practical experience is sufficient to meet all performance standards required for this rigorous, practical evaluation.

I solemnly attest and certify that I have acquired the necessary practical experience, including practicing undercuts, back cuts, and specialty falling procedures on 'bolts' (such as tall stumps or upright log segments at least 5 ft. tall), sufficient to competently undertake the practical evaluation.

Financial Responsibility (Travel)*

By checking this box, you are formally agreeing to and accepting the terms of financial liability for all logistics related to the evaluation. This commitment covers all expenses for the applicant's travel or for the evaluator's travel, depending on the agreed-upon assessment location.

I agree and accept that I am solely responsible for all travel and related costs incurred to attend the evaluation site, or, alternatively, for all travel and related costs necessary to have the evaluator travel to my chosen site for the assessment.

Falling Bucking Endorsement Exam Terms*

I have read and agree to the Falling Bucking Endorsement Exam Terms.

I affirm that the information contained in this application is factual and accurate. I hereby request Falling and Bucking Endorsement assessment by a Qualified Assessor. I understand that loss of certification can occur if any information listed on the form is found to be false.

I authorize the Western Utility Arborist Association (WUAA)/HortEducationBC (HEBC) to make whatever inquiries and investigations it deems necessary to verify credentials. I allow WUAA/HEBC to use information from my application for the purpose of statistical analysis, provided that my personal identification will be held in confidence.

I am available to participate in the endorsement process, which includes:
• Written exam (75% or higher must be achieved)
• Field Evaluation (75% or higher must be achieved)

I agree that the WUAA/HEBC or their designated agents shall be the sole authority as to who shall and who shall not be approved for endorsement.

I understand and agree that the WUAA/HEBC falling and bucking endorsement does not qualify me to be a BC Forest Safety Council, Certified Faller.

I will provide proof I will be covered by $5 million in liability insurance and have WorkSafeBC coverage.

I have read and understand the cancellation policies and assume responsibility for these fees should they occur.

I authorize HEBC to provide the company contact listed on this form with notification of exam "pass" or "fail", and if successful, digital copies of resulting endorsement documentation.

I am responsible for QST expenses if the QST must travel to my location, an agreed upon location, or I will assume my own expenses to travel to the QST.

I understand that I will not receive any refund in the event of an unsuccessful examination result and that I will have to pay the full fee to be re-tested.

I have read and understood these statements, and I agree to be legally bound to them.

Identity Declaration*

I declare that I, the candidate named on this application, have completed this application myself and have agreed to the “Notice to Applicants” and “Terms” of this application form. I declare that this form has not been completed and submitted by a third party on my behalf.

I declare that this application was completed on behalf of the candidate named on this application by an authorized representative of the company named. I understand that the candidate must confirm application information by phone with a HEBC representative and agree to the “Notice to Applicants” and “Terms” of this application form by email before the application will be processed.

Authorized Company Representative Name*

First Last

Name of third party representative completing this form on behalf of the Candidate.

Authorized Company Representative Email*

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Credit Card

Card Details

Cardholder Name

Final Certification of Application Truthfulness and Submission

Applicant Responsibility: This application form is to be filled and submitted by the applicant only. You cannot have someone fill the form on your behalf. This final step verifies that the named applicant is responsible for the entirety of this submission. You are certifying the truthfulness and accuracy of all information provided, regardless of who physically completed the form. The application must not be submitted unless the applicant is ready and able to certify, attest, and agree to every mandatory declaration above.

I hereby certify, attest, and agree to the following: I affirm that I am the named applicant, I have personally reviewed and confirmed all information and declarations provided in this application, and I accept full responsibility and ownership for the accuracy, truthfulness, and completeness of this entire submission. I further understand that any false statement, omission, or breach of these terms may result in the immediate forfeiture of my application, loss of fees, or disqualification from the assessment.