Take Your Experience to the Next Level
This is a five day class with a minimum of 40 hours. This class is designed for individuals who have completed the ACRT Arborist Training Basic Arborist class, or have at least two years of on-the-job experience along with some formal training. This class is limited to 12 students at a time and instruction is done both hands-on and in the classroom.
The prerequisites for this class are:
- Ability to climb to 20’ with rope and saddle
- Ability to tie at least four basic knots
- Know and practice safe chainsaw techniques
- Tree removal experience
- Limb walking experience
- Basic knowledge of current ANSI Safety Standards
In this class you will learn:
- Current ANSI Safety Standards
- Compartmentalization Theory of Decay in Trees (CODIT)
- To develop and present safety meetings
- How to select appropriate tree species for specific sites
- Proper planting techniques
- Roping, rigging, and zip lining
- How to handle storm damage recovery
- How to use a tree crane for removal
- How to conduct safe aerial rescue training
- How to create a tree appraisal report
- How to complete a hazard tree rating
- Basic supervisory and interpersonal skills
- The basics of pest and disease diagnosis
- How to use ascenders, split-tail climbing systems, cambium savers, and false crotches
Upon completion of this class you will receive:
- ACRT Arborist Training certificate of completion
- ACRT Arborist Training’s Working In Trees textbook, complete with current ANSI Safety Standards
- ANSI A300 Pruning Standards
- Sample forms that may be used for copying
- ISA Continuing Education Units (CEUs), if requested
- A pass/fail grade
