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ACTC 2026 Tree Climber Program (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

  • April 10, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Phoenix, Arizona
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Arizona Community Tree Council  Presents 

Tree Climber Program

(formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

Friday, April 10, 2026

8:30am - 3:30pm

(Check-in 8:00am)

Location:  Phoenix, Arizona


REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2026


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.
  • This program is for individuals who may want to prepare 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

  • Safety
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Identification and Health
  • Pruning

Park - Demonstational Learning*

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Tree Climbing and Rigging
  • Safety Review

*What to bring: 

  • Required:  Basic PPE
  • Optional:  Camp chair


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.


ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test
  • ACTC will be scheduling the next ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test for April 11, 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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