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Tree Climbing & Tree Care
Many of us enjoyed climbing trees as kids. Whether it was for the thrill of climbing to the top of the tree, the excitement of exploring new places where few have been, or simply calming our minds and connecting with nature, climbing trees was a part of life.
Few jobs are as rewarding as a climbing arborist. Few outdoor activities are as energizing and accessible as climbing trees. Every climb and every tree presents a new challenge both physically and mentally. This unique aspect makes climbing trees one of the most fulfilling and gratifying pastimes.
Expanding your skill-set to include tree climbing and tree care will make you more marketable, increase your earning potential, and will lead to a more rewarding career.
Few jobs are as rewarding as a climbing arborist. Few outdoor activities are as energizing and accessible as climbing trees. Every climb and every tree presents a new challenge both physically and mentally. This unique aspect makes climbing trees one of the most fulfilling and gratifying pastimes.
Expanding your skill-set to include tree climbing and tree care will make you more marketable, increase your earning potential, and will lead to a more rewarding career.
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NOW AVAILABLE: TCIA Tree Care Academy courses and workshops.
(Tree Climber Specialist, SRT Climber, Aerial Rescue Training, Tree Care Specialist) |
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Beginning Tree Climbing: (2 days)This course covers the basic skills necessary to climb a tree safely. Assessing and understanding the health and condition of a tree is where it all begins as there is no room for error. Students are trained on the professional climbing system and instructed on proper use and care of the equipment. Training covers the skills necessary to enter a tree, maneuver around the canopy, and return to the ground. All equipment is provided during the course, which allows climbers to delay purchasing their own gear so they can make more informed decisions. Beginning Tree Climbing provides the foundation for all tree climbers. Whether you are looking to climb for personal goals or wish to pursue a career in arboriculture, this is where you begin!
- Tree & hazard assessment, throwball and basic entry, basic climbing and working knots, DdRT (ascent, maneuvering, advancement, descent) - Equipment function and care - Ethics, safety standards, safe operating practices |
Schedule a private/in-house course:
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Tree Climbing Advanced Techniques (2 days)Expand your skill-set to improve climbing efficiency, reduce energy loss and fatigue, extend the range of access throughout the crown of the tree. Advanced climbing equipment and techniques are covered. Beginning climbers, once seasoned, are ready to expand their skill-set by learning new pieces of equipment and techniques which will reduce their fatigue and extend their range within the tree. An assortment of equipment is introduced during the course, allowing climbers to delay purchasing their own gear so they can make more informed decisions. The course also introduces proper positioning for pruning and rigging.
- Extended range/height entry (Big Shot) - Introduction to performance friction hitches, split-tail, eye-to-eye, hitch-climber systems - Secondary TIPs & redirects - SRT (ascenders, descenders, multiscenders) - Positioning for pruning & basic rigging |
Schedule an In-House TCA course
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Pruning & Tree Surgery: (1 day)Learn the art and science of pruning for health, structure and hazard reduction. Students are introduced to the proper pruning cut, pruning methods, classes of pruning. Basic surgery techniques are introduced: cabling, bracing, rigging, guying. (Course can be tailored to ground workers and/or climbing arborists).
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Schedule an In-House PTS course
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