Tree Trimmer

Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmers Apprenticeship Committee ETPL
The apprentice shall receive on the job instruction and experience as is necessary to become a qualified journey-level worker versed in the theory and practice of the occupation covered by these Standards.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Vancouver

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

N/A

Credits

4000

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Journey-Level Completion Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Must be at least 18 years old (provide copy of birth certificate or driver's license). High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the work with due regard to working aloft in trees or aerial lifts, agility, strength and endurance. Valid 1st Aid/CPR card and Flagging Traffic Control card.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Urban Forestry

Completion rate

22%

Employment rate

93%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$42.85

Typical (median) annual earnings

$88,034.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Urban Forestry

Administrative Support

78%

Construction

10%

Utilities

8%

Other Industries

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
195
Completion rate
22%
Average number of students who completed each year
65
Gender
Male
98%
Female
2%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
83%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
77%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%