Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training

Students from first cohort climbing

Are you looking for a career that promises excitement and excellent compensation? This five-week, 200-hour program, developed by leaders within the Utility arboriculture industry, offers trainees an opportunity to develop best practices, skills, and knowledge required for a career as an utility line clearance arborist.
Employers gain utility arborist employees with an understanding of the job requirements, as well as demonstrated skills, compliant with OSHA, ANSI and Industry standards. This kick-start program leads to a reduction of on-the-job training -time requirements, higher production rates, lower incident rates and higher employee retention.

 

Employment and Compensation:  Some Local Utility Arborist contractors intend interview participants for employment.  The following will apply if  participants are hired by a Utility Arborist contractor:

  • Starting wage of around $20 per hour after successful completion of training
  • Drug test required upon hiring

Note: Commercial driver license is highly desirable by some employers.

Trainees Will Learn:

First cohort at COS graduating

  • OSHA 10 Certificate
  • American Heart Association, Heartsaver First aid and CPR certificate
  • National Safety Council Flagger certificate
  • Communications
  • Electrical Hazard Basics and Minimum approach distance
  • Current ANSI Z133 Safety Standards
  • Mobile Equipment operations
  • Correct use of a chainsaw and felling procedures
  • Worksite inspections and Hazard Identification
  • Job site set-up
  • Tree and Shrub identification
  • Climbing basics

    Student in first cohort

  • Common knots used in tree care
  • Pruning fundamentals
  • Electrical Hardware Identification
  • How an electrical grid functions
  • Aerial lift basics
  • Emergency Action Planning
  • Fire prevention and response

Trainee Requirements: Trainees are required to be present at every class session on time to receive credit. Certificate of Completion will reflect hours completed.  All certificates will only be awarded to those who successfully complete the training and return all PPE Equipment issued.

Please click the following for a downloadable training outline : ULCAT Outline

Please click the following for a downloadable training flyer : Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training Flyer

Click on the arrows to the right of the video box below to see TWO more videos on this line of work:

Dates & Time

Cohort# 5 – Oct 26 (Tue) to Dec 3 (Fri) #2226 IS FILLED!

Registration is open now for Future cohorts (see below): A $50 deposit is required to register but will be returned to those who successfully complete the class and return class equipment.

• Cohort# 6 – Jan 3 (Mon) to Feb 7 (Mon) (Jan 17 holiday). #2274
• Cohort# 7 – Feb 28 (Mon) to Apr 1 (Fri) (No holidays).#2275
• Cohort# 8 – Apr 25 (Mon) to May 27 (Fri) (No holidays).#2276

Cost/Eligibility

The cost of training, materials & equipment, is funded by a grant from PGE. So there is no cost to participants. However a $50 refundable deposit is now required to discourage no shows and drops. The $50 deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of training and return of equipment. Trainees are not paid to attend training.

Eligibility requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Clean drivers license record
  • Must commit to attend the full 200 hours, be on time and participate fully

Note: A GED or High school diploma NOT required.

Instructor

Multiple Trainers

Your Trainers will be a qualified individuals with extensive hours of experience and a focus on safety.

Location

College of the Sequoias – Tulare Campus

4999 E. Bardsley Ave. Tulare, CA 93274

To Register

If you meet the minimum qualifications and wish to participate in an upcoming cohort. Please click on the link below to register. A credit or debit card will be required to pay the deposit at the time of registration.
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Questions

email: Nicholas Romero, nicholasr@cos.edu
Click here to download Frequently Asked Questions ULCAT FAQ’s

Join Waitlist We will inform you when this class is ready to accept registrations. Meanwhile, we'll save you a spot! The Training Resource Center is currently waiting to hear whether two food safety grants are approved, which will determine the price of the class. Please note that eligibility requirements may be put in place. Please leave your valid email address below.