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The European Tree Worker carries out operations on and in amenity trees with the aim of keeping the trees healthy and safe. They act on the basis of arboricultural knowledge and take conservation matters, environmental protection and safety regulations into account. Tree care operations require a profound and highly qualified training with a special focus on work safety.
Within the framework of the European Leonardo da Vinci Programme, the European Treeworker was developed from 1996 - 1999. The objective was and is to harmonize the field of treecare, which is a very special field, in the unified Europe, to assure high quality tree care operations and a high level of training and to facilitate the international exchange of Treeworkers. In order to reach this objective, the EAC has developed an examination and certification system for European Treeworker. This system has been installed and accepted in 15 European countries now. The examination and certification system contains not only a curriculum but also examination regulations and a European Treeworker Certificate, as well as a handbook. |
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Through the project , Europe got for the very first time a "European Treeworker" diploma which is based on the same exam regulations all over Europe. This diploma is mutually recognized by all the member countries and leads to international cooperation and cross-border quality. So employees can get a highly-qualified training and employers high-qualified employees. At the same time, European cooperation will be reinforced.
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to ensure high quality work and a training |
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to promote the international exchange of employees, |
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to enable each country to have a good chance of getting Europe-wide invitations to tender in fair competition within the field of arboriculture, |
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European Tree Worker certification proofed and controlled by the European Arboricultural Council. |
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each ETW-certification supervised by an international EAC-supervisor. |
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dates and places of all certification here. |
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1. Curriculum
Tree maintenance comprises of the planting, monitoring and maintenance of trees. The European Tree Worker has, according to the curriculum, to know:
- Elements of tree maintenance
- Arboricultural matters with practical experience
- Legal and social regulations
This curriculum gives the basis for: |
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Skills and knowledge the Treeworker has to acquire. |
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National preparation courses |
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the certification scheme and |
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the European Tree Worker handbook |
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2. Preparation courses
On the basis of the curriculum, the member countries will offer preparation courses according to national requirements. Your national membercan tell you where and when the courses will take place. You will also get further information about the preparation courses there. |
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3. Conditions of entry
Open access to the examination is offered to all those who possess the technical skill to carry out the mentioned operations. Potential candidates should prove: |
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that they are physically and mentally able to carry out the mentioned operations safely |
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they should have a valid qualification in first-aid |
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Proof of training for aerial and/or MEWP rescue |
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they should be skilled in the use of chainsaws and also hold a qualification or a licence for the use of a chainsaw according to the national regulations, if it is a available in their own country |
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the candidate must have acquired at least one year of practical experience in the field of tree care and be skilled in climbing or using the aerial lift |
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4. Certification
The European Arboricultural Council offers the qualification of the European Tree Worker by examination. The aim of the exam is to test the knowledge and skills that the candidates have to master according to a defined curriculum. Successful candidates may use the title "Certified European Tree Worker - climbing and/or platform". The certification is based on the same exam regulations throughout Europe. The national certifications will be organised and carried out by the relevant institution in the member countries according to the certification and examination regulations .
The right to have the European Tree Worker certificate expires after a duration of three years. If approved, the certificate will be renewed for a further three years by the national coordination office.
Your national member can tell you where and when the certifications will take place and give you further information about the certification. For further information you can also contact the EAC- secretariat.
5. The European Tree Worker diploma and ID-card
Candidates who have successfully passed the certification, get the diploma "Certified European Tree Worker" and an ID-card .
6. Material for teachers and learners
For the preparation for the exam and as a reference book, a trilingual handbook has been written. Here you find the contents of the handbook, as well as an order form. A trilingual glossary containing the most important technical terms in the field of arboriculture will facilitate communication between European Tree Workers and is therefore part of the handbook.
Contact
Have you got questions concerning the training and further education program for the European Tree Worker or the certification? Your national member has got further information. Or send us an e-mail . |
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