PVMA Requirements for Utility Tree Worker and Trimmer Certification

REQUIREMENT

UTILITY TREE WORKER

UTILITY TREE TRIMMER
Access the UTT/UTT Demonstrated Proficiency Checklist to be completed and included with your Course Application and Proficiency Documents. X X
A record of 1200 hours of experience cutting or trimming trees around energized powerlines (recorded on a Verification of Hours Worked Around Powerlines Form). X X

Demonstrated Proficiencies Record Book pages 1-11* (signed by foreman, worker and employer); mowing sections may not apply for all workers. *Note: If using record book from before September 2020, then pages 1-15 are required

 X X
Send to PVMA for approval prior to registering for UTW Course X X
Successful completion of the PVMA Utility Tree Worker & Utility Tree Trimmer Certification Course or equivalent. X X
A record of an additional 1200 hours of experience cutting trees around powerlines from the ground (recorded on a Verification of hours worked around powerlines Form) X  
A record of an additional 1200 hours of experience cutting and trimming trees around energized powerlines, of which 600 hours trimming trees are from an aerial device   X

Demonstrated Proficiencies Record Book pages 12-24* (signed by foreman, worker and employer)
Not all items will apply for Tree Workers

*Note if using a record book from before September 2020, then pages 16-29 are required

 X X
Successful completion of Electrical Awareness Course This course is offered through the PVMA to train workers in other industries in basic Electrical Safety  

 

**Please note: Climbing hours only qualify for aerial hours when under direct supervision of a PVMA UTT or BC CUA and signed off by the certified individual.

 

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