Utility Vegetation, Chainsaw, & Arborist
Progressive practical training for ground workers, climbers, equipment operators and utility vegetation crews.
| ID | COURSE | DURATION | CURRICULUM FOCUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V5-001 | Chainsaw Level 1 – Awareness | 1 day / 6.5 h | Chainsaw hazards, PPE, components, inspection, safe handling, starting, cutting-zone awareness and basic maintenance. |
| V5-002 | Chainsaw Level 2 – Basic Operator | 2 days / 16 h | Hands-on basic operation, work positioning, limbing/bucking fundamentals, safe cuts, chain care and supervised practice. |
| V5-003 | Chainsaw Level 3 – Introductory Feller | 3 days / 24 h | Felling plans, site assessment, escape routes, directional notches, back cuts, wedges and introductory tree-felling practice. |
| V5-004 | Chainsaw Level 4 – Proficient Feller Techniques | 2 days / 16 h | Advanced felling planning, complex tree conditions, precision cuts, wedges, bind and tension, and improved production technique. |
| V5-005 | Chainsaw Level 5 – Faller Competency Check | 1 day / 7 h | Observed competency check covering planning, inspection, safe cutting, control, communication and shutdown procedures. |
| V5-006 | Tree Climbing Foundations | 1 day / 7 h | Climbing systems, knots, equipment inspection, positioning, ascent/descent, work zones and basic aerial movement. |
| V5-007 | Tree Climber Rescue & Emergency Preparedness | 2 days / 16 h | Emergency planning, climber-lowering systems, aerial rescue sequence, communication, casualty handling and practical drills. |
| V5-008 | Tree Rigging & Pruning Fundamentals | 2 days / 16 h | Rigging systems, load paths, ropes and hardware, pruning cuts, branch control, communication and practical lowering exercises. |
| V5-009 | Bucket Truck / Aerial Device for Tree Work | 2 days / 16 h | Aerial-device inspection, setup, fall protection, controls, positioning, electrical hazards and supervised tree-work tasks. |
| V5-010 | Woodchipper Operator | 2 days / 16 h | Chipper inspection, feed-zone safety, brush preparation, operator communication, emergency controls, shutdown and cleanup. |
| V5-011 | Pole Saw, Brush Cutter & Brush-Mowing Fundamentals | 1 day / 8 h | Pole-saw, brush-cutter and brush-mowing inspection, PPE, cutting zones, body position, fuel handling and supervised operation. |
| V5-012 | ATV Operator | 1 day / 6.5-8 h | ATV inspection, controls, balance, terrain awareness, loading, towing awareness, route planning and safe parking. |
| V5-013 | UTV Operator | 1 day / 6.5-8 h | UTV inspection, restraints, controls, load limits, terrain, passenger safety, towing awareness and shutdown. |
| V5-014 | Combined ATV / UTV Operator | 2 days / 16 h | Combined ATV/UTV inspections, safe operation, terrain and load management, towing awareness and practical competency. |
| V5-015 | Utility Electrical Hazard & Limits-of-Approach Awareness | 2 days / 16 h | Electrical-system hazards, voltage awareness, limits of approach, minimum clearances, communication and emergency response. |
| V5-016 | Utility Tree Worker Foundations | 2 weeks / approx. 80 h | Electrical awareness, chainsaw fundamentals, knots, climbing, rigging, chipper/bucket exposure and utility-tree work simulations. |
| V5-017 | Utility Tree Worker Introduction Training Program | 6 weeks / approx. 180 h | Electrical safety, chainsaw and felling, climbing/rescue, rigging/pruning, bucket truck, chipper, brush work and final simulation. |