Arizona Community Tree Council Presents
Tree Climber Program
(formerly Tree Workers Workshop)
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm
(Check-in 8:00am)
Tucson, Arizona
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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.
Brief Agenda:
Classroom Learning
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Check In 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Check In
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Park - Demonstational Learning*
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*What to bring: Required: Basic PPE Optional: Camp chair
*What to bring:
Detailed Schedule:
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
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.
70 S. Val Vista Drive, Suite A3-186
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(602) 354-3023