Download the pdf handout for the Certified Utility Arborist (CUA) Apprenticeship with the information found on this page What is a Utility Arborist? A Certified Utility Arborist is a person who undertakes any work required to prune or clear vegetation in proximity [defined as a distance of three meters or less from a primary conductor... Read more »
Trade Category: Utility Arborist
Apprentice Resources for Technical Training & Exams
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprentices Level 1-3 Technical Training Study Resources HortEducation.ca Technical Training Manuals: HortEducation.ca manuals are used by apprentices in training institutions and are available through our online store. This is a study resource that addresses in comprehensive detail, the topics outlined in the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS). ITA Program Outline The... Read more »
British Columbia Falling and Bucking Regulation Information and Required Credentials
Manually Falling and Bucking trees is a regulated activity in British Columbia. In B.C., ANY WORKER who fells a tree larger than 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter (width), at a height of 30cm (15 inches) from the base (or ground), must be certified to the BC Faller Training Standard (BCFTS). Arborists, Landscapers, and any... Read more »
Career Exploration
HortEducation.ca Trade Specific Information Packs The following handouts, available for download, were created by HortEducation.ca for career exploration events, Career Counselors, Teachers, Employers, Sponsors, and Apprentices. The downloadable PDFs have hyperlinks to further information and relevant entities. Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Certified Utility Arborist (CUA) Apprenticeship Arboriculturist Apprenticeship (3 Levels) Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Climbing... Read more »
Falling and Bucking Endorsement
Applications for Falling and Bucking Endorsement are currently open, apply below. Falling and Bucking Endorsement is required to fall a tree that is larger than 15cm (6″) in diameter at a height of 30cm (12″) from the base. Falling and bucking of trees is regulated under Section 26 of the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and... Read more »
Trades Expo October 27th
Date: Friday 27th October, 2017
Time: 9:00am
HortEducation.ca will be at the Trades Expo. Come try our trade find out about apprenticeship and sponsorship for the Horticulture trades Landscape Horticulture, Production Horticulture, and Arborist Trades. We will have information on accessing horticulture trades with ITA youth in Trades programs. We can also inform employers on ways HortEducation.ca supports and collaborates with industry.... Read more »
Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Level 1 – EITI June 2018
Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Level 1 - EITI June 2018
Date: Monday 15th October, 2018
Time: 8:00am
This program is for technical training for the Utility Arborist Level 1 Apprenticeship Date: October 15 – November 23, 2018 Information & Registration: http://www.eiti.ca/Certified_Utility_Arborist.html Location: Langley
Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2 – EITI December 2018
Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2 - EITI May 2018
Date: Monday 3rd December, 2018
Time: 8:00am
This program is for technical training for the Utility Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship Date: December 3rd – 14th, 2018 Information & Registration: http://www.eiti.ca/Certified_Utility_Arborist.html Location: Langley ***Update: September 10th – 21st, 2018 cohort was postponed to December 3rd – 14th, 2018
Utility Arborist Level 1 – EITI
Utility Arborist Level 1 - EITI
Date: Monday 14th August, 2017
Time: 9:00am
Start Date: August 14 End Date: September 22, 2017 This program is for technical training for Level one of the Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Information http://eitiglobal.com/training_students.html http://www.eitiglobal.com/Certified_Utility_Arborist.html Location: Langley
WUAA/HEBC Falling and Bucking Endorsement Exam Application
Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI)
Level 1 & 2 Utility Arborist Apprenticeship Technical training towards the Certificate of Qualification as an Utility Arborist LEVEL 1 6 weeks of school technical training Tuition (CUA): $2,100 (GST/PST exempt) includes both Level 1 & 2 manuals Tuition (PSSP Certification): included in tuition above LEVEL 2 2 weeks of school technical training Tuition $800... Read more »