Interactive Online Tree Care Academy Tutoring

TCIA is proud to introduce this interactive series of online trainings/tutorials, which compliments the Tree Care Academy. Hosted by TCIA staff arborist Tchukki Andersen these tutorials will walk you through basic arboriculture and proper tree care operations, as presented in Tree Care Academy.

With a focus on interactive learning, Tchukki will provide live discussion that builds aptitude and confidence in the adult learner. These tutorials are especially helpful if you are interested in learning more about Tree Care Academy or you have employees that need to train for various certification exams; who would benefit from a group learning experience and the opportunity to ask questions. Each attendee will take part in a live online class with a qualified Tree Care Academy Tutor.

Enrolling new employees in the online tutor sessions simplifies your company training program, while also engaging your employees in an interactive, and flexible manner.

Please Note: Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase in advance the Tree Care Academy manual(s) for the topics being discussed prior to the session. Attendees without the Tree Care Academy manuals may attend the sessions, but will not be considered by TCIA to be enrolled in the TCA program.

Each hour-long session is $10.95 for members and $14.95 for non-members. One ISA CEU and one CTSP CEU is available for each paid registration. These sessions take place on Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM EST. To register, or if you have questions, for any of these sessions, contact TCIA 1-800-733-2622.

Register Online

Tree Care Apprentice (1 session)
5-6-11       Introduction - Hazards In Tree Care And How To Avoid Them (1 session)

Ground Operations Specialist (4 sessions)
5-25-11     Job Planning and Site Preparation
6-1-11       Safe Chainsaw Operations
6-8-11       Basic Safe Tree Felling Techniques
6-15-11     Rigging and Roping

Tree Climber Specialist (5 sessions)
6-22-11       Climbing fundamentals I
6-29-11       Climbing fundamentals II (rope installation)
7-6-11         Working Near Electrical Hazards
7-13-11       Rigging Basics
7-20-11       Technical Rigging

Aerial Lift Specialist  (1 session)
7-27-11       Aerial Lift & Vehicle Safety
        * Aerial Lift safety
        * Aerial lift inspection, preparation and driving
        * General standards and guidelines for Aerial Lift operations
        * Preventing common accidents during Aerial Lift operations
        * Additional training topics of which Aerial Lift Specialists need to be aware
        * Electrical and environmental hazards during Aerial Lift operations
        * Additional truck backing guidelines

Please Note: This is not a training session designed simply to pass the Tree Care Academy module tests. These live, interactive tutorials will give you a clear understanding of onsite safety and work procedures in the tree care industry. It does not replace job-site training.