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Cancelled - ACTC 2025 Tree Climber Program (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

  • December 12, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Tucson, Arizona
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Arizona Community Tree Council  Presents 

Tree Climber Program   (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

Friday, December 12, 2025   |   Tucson, Arizona

CANCELLED


Go here for info on the

Tree Climber Program   (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

Friday, April 10, 2026   |   Chandler, Arizona


ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test

  • ACTC will be scheduling the next ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test for April 2026. This will allow the opportunity for all interested candidates to complete the steps of the application process, which includes the gathering and submission of work history, applying and registering for the written exam and the skills test, and preparing for the written exam and the skills test.  This application, testing and certification process is completed directly with ISA.  Start your application process now! Each step may take up to 3 weeks or more.  For information on becoming an ISA Certified Tree Climber, GO HERE





    Earn 6 CEUs


    About this program:

    • This is a classroom & demonstrational program.

    • This program is for individuals who may want to review or improve their tree climber knowledge.

    • This program does NOT include registration for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Exam or Skills Test, see below for more info.


    Detailed Schedule:

    Morning - Classroom Learning

    8:00am - 8:30 am Check-In

    8:30am  - 9:15 am  Tree Health and Science

    How trees grow and defend against decay; how to recognize signs of decay.

    9:15 am- 10:00 am Pruning
    The costs and benefits of pruning; the physiology of pruning; pruning
    techniques.

    10:00 am- 11:00am Removal 
    How to safely and efficiently perform tree removals; height estimation,
    felling, climbing, bucking and lifting; the use of cranes during tree
    removal.

    11:00 am- 12:00 pm Cabling and Bracing
    Reasons for installing cables and braces; hardware and tools; attachment
    techniques.

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
    Lunch is on your own.

    AFTER LUNCH - at Park

    Afternoon at Park - Demonstational Learning*

    1:00 - 2:30 pm Safety/Climbing
    Current safety regulations; personal protection equipment, chainsaw safety;
    electrical hazards; climbing equipment, ropes and knots; methods for
    ascending, descending and working in trees.

    2:30 - 3:30 pm Rigging
    Use of rigging ropes and equipment; techniques for proper rigging.


    *What to bring: 

    • Required:  Basic PPE

    • Optional:  Camp chair


    ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test
    • ACTC will be scheduling the next ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test for April 2026. This will allow the opportunity for all interested candidates to complete the steps of the application process, which includes the gathering and submission of work history, applying and registering for the written exam and the skills test, and preparing for the written exam and the skills test.  This application, testing and certification process is completed directly with ISA.  Start your application process now! Each step may take up to 3 weeks or more.  For information on becoming an ISA Certified Tree Climber, GO HERE

    Arizona Community Tree Council

    70 S. Val Vista Drive, Suite A3-186

    Gilbert, AZ 85296

    (602) 354-3023

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