PVMA Requirements for Utility Tree Workers and Trimmers

REQUIREMENT	UTILITY TREE WORKER	UTILITY TREE TRIMMER
Access the UTT/UTT Demonstrated Proficiency Checklist to be completed and included with your Course Application and Proficiency Documents.	X	X
A record of 1200 hours experience cutting or trimming trees around energized powerlines (recorded on a Verification of Hours Worked Around Powerlines Form).	X	X
Demonstrated Proficiencies Record Book pages 1-11* (signed by foreman, worker and employer) mowing sections may not apply for all workers. *Note if using record book from before September 2020 then pages 1-15 are requied	X	X
Send to PVMA for approval prior to registering for UTW Course	X	X
Successful completion of Utility Tree Worker Safety Training Course or equivalent.	X	X
A record of an additional 1200 hours experience cutting trees around powerlines from the ground (recorded on a Verification of hours worked around powerlines Form)	X
A record of an additional 1200 hours experience cutting and trimming trees around energized powerlines, of which 600 hours trimming trees are from an aerial device		X
Demonstrated Proficiencies Record Book pages 12-24* (signed by foreman, worker and employer) Not all items will apply for Tree Workers *Note is using record book from before September 2020 then pages 16-29 are required	X	X
Successful completion of Electrical Awareness Course	This course is offered through the PVMA to train workers in other industries in basic Electrical Safety

**Please note; Climbing hours only qualify for aerial hours when under direct supervision of a UTT or CUA and signed off by the certified individual.

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