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
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 »
Study Resources
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprentices The ITA Personal Record Book. Is for apprentices to use with their employers to ensure they are receiving training in the full scope of the trade to reinforce tasks learned in school, and for tasks that are learned in the field. The in school technical training is only part of... Read more »
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 »