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1. European Tree Woker - climbing
1. Aim of the exam
The European Arboricultural Council (EAC), represented by the national associations which make up this council, offers the qualification of "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".
2. The examining board
The examining board will be composed of representatives of: |
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the EAC as supervisor and |
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the involved national association |
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the executive public educational institution |
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private or municipal employers and/or employees |
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the national safety services |
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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 above-mentioned operations. However the examining board is the sole arbiter of entry and there is no absolute claim to admittance. |
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Potential candidates should prove that they are physically and mentally able to carry out the above-mentioned operations safely; |
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they must have a valid qualification in first-aid, |
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Proof of training for aerial rescue, |
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they must be skilled in the use of chain saws 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. |
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| The candidate has to provide all the necessary safety equipment and clothing which must comply with at least the current national regulations in the country where the examination takes place, current EU PPE regulations and with the safety guide of the EAC. Details will be laid down by supplementary regulations completing the exam regulations in any year; in particular circumstances the examining board is empowered to make more rigorous examination demands. |
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4. Examination requirements
The examination consists of five parts - a written and an oral theoretical part, a practical part and two demonstrations/simulations in the field.
The first part of the written exam contains multiple choice questions, i.e.questions with given answers at least one of which is correct and 'long questions' which have to be answered in the candidates own text. The exam should take no more than 60 minutes and the written exam will be followed by the second part, an oral exam of approximately 20 minutes duration.
The practical part contains tree care operations in the crown which have to be carried out by using approved climbing techniques and this is followed by an oral examination concerning practical aspects of the exercise. This practical part of the exam will take 60 minutes, and the oral one 15 minutes. The candidate must be able to climb to each part of the tree to do the pruning within the available time of 60 minutes.
The two simulations in the field involve a commentary following demonstrations of tree care operations carried out in and on the tree. The tasks are chosen by the examining board from the modules of the curriculum. Details will be laid down by supplementary regulations to complete the exam regulations for any year. The demonstrations and explanation should take a total of max. 30 minutes and a min. of 15 minutes per simulation.
5. Passing the exam
Candidates will be judged to have successfully passed the examination once they have achieved results that are at least satisfactory (a minimum (50%) pass rate is required) in each part of the examination. Candidates may retake individual parts of the exam in which they have not been given a mark of "satisfactory" twice within the following two years. The examining board reserves the right to stop the examination of a candidate at any time when it is judged that the safety of the treeworker and/or the public is threatened. In such a case, the candidate would be considered to be failed the exam.
6. Re-certification
The European Tree Worker Certificate can be held for the duration of three years from the issue date, after which it expires. After expiry date, the candidates name on the EAC website has a note "to be renewed". Last possible date for renewal is December 31 one year after expiry date of the certification. For example, if the certification date was 2007-07-01, the validity date is 2010. Re-certification must be done until December 31, 2011. If the certificate has not been renewed until this date, the candiate must sit a new exam. However Re-certification may be applied for by the Tree Worker if they can demonstrate that they have worked in tree care by climbing during the 36 months following the exam with at least 24 months in the field.
Applications should be made in writing to the national coordination office and by submitting appropriate documents to verify the record of work and a valid first-aid qualification. If approved, the certificate will be renewed for a further three years by the national co-ordination office and this has to pay 50,- EURO/re-certification to the EAC.
The curriculum and the exam regulations for the European Tree Worker has been prepared and is maintained by the European Arboricultural Council (EAC) and will be updated and amended by them on a regular basis. (January 2006)
2. European Tree Worker - platform (here as pdf-file)
1. Aim of the exam
The European Arboricultural Council (EAC), represented by the national associations which make up this council, offers the qualification of "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 - platform".
2. The examining board
The examining board will be composed of representatives of: |
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the EAC as supervisor and |
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the involved national association |
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the executive public educational institution |
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private or municipal employers and/or employees |
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the national safety services |
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3. Conditions of entry
Open access to the examination is offered to all those who possess the necessary technical skill to carry out the above-mentioned operations. However the examining board is the sole arbiter of entry and there is no absolute claim to admittance. |
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Potential candidates should prove that they are physically and mentally able to carry out the above-mentioned operations safely. |
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They must have a valid qualification in first-aid. |
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Proof of training for 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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| The candidate has to provide all the necessary safety equipment and clothing which must comply with at least the current national regulations in the country where the examination takes place, current EU PPE regulations and with the safety guide of the EAC. Details will be laid down by supplementary regulations completing the exam regulations in any year; in particular circumstances the examining board is empowered to make more rigorous examination demands. |
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4. Examination requirements
The examination consists of five parts - a written and an oral theoretical part, a practical part and two demonstrations/simulations in the field.
The first part of the written exam contains multiple choice questions, i.e.questions with given answers at least one of which is correct and 'long questions' which have to be answered in the candidates own text. The exam should take no more than 60 minutes and the written exam will be followed by the second part, an oral exam of approximately 20 minutes duration.
The practical part contains tree care operations in the tree that have to be carried out by using a MEWP according the national laws and this is followed by an oral examination concerning practical aspects of the exercise. During the exam the candidate has to perform the duties of an operator of the aerial lift, groundsman and operate pruning tools. The candidate will also have take an oral exam of 15 minutes.The candidate must be able to reach each part of the tree with the aerial lift within 20 minutes, carry out the pruning with appropriate pruning tools including a chainsaw for 30 minutes.
The two simulations in the field involve an explanation, followed by demonstrations of tree care operations to be carried out in and on the tree. The tasks are chosen by the examining board from the modules of the curriculum. Details will be laid down by supplementary regulations to complete the exam regulations for any year. The demonstrations and explanation should each take a total of 30 minutes.
5. Passing the exam
Candidates will be judged to have successfully passed the examination once they have achieved results that are at least satisfactory (a minimum (50%) pass rate is required) in each part of the examination. Candidates may retake individual parts of the exam in which they have not been given a mark of "satisfactory" twice within the following two years. The examining board reserves the right to stop the examination of a candidate at any time when it is judged that the safety of the treeworker and/or the public is threatened. In such a case, the candidate would be considered to be failed the exam.
6. Re-certification
The European Tree Worker Certificate can be held for the duration of three years from the issue date, after which it expires. However Re-certification may be applied for by the Tree Worker if they can demonstrate that they have worked in tree care using platforms during the 36 months following the exam with at least 24 months in the field.
Applications should be made in writing to the national coordination office and by submitting appropriate documents to verify the record of work and a valid first-aid qualification. If approved, the certificate will be renewed for a further three years by the national co-ordination office which has to pay 50,- EURO/re-certification to the EAC.
The curriculum and the exam regulations for the European Tree Worker have been prepared and is maintained by the European Arboricultural Council (EAC) and will be updated and amended by them on a regular basis. (January 2006)
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