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INTRODUCTORY TREE
WORKER CLASS
The Tree Worker program has been developed
by The Center to Advance minority Participation
in the Construction industry, RIDEM Division
of Forest Environment, RI Tree Council,
Local Arborists and National Grid. The purpose
of the training is to provide the students
with the basic knowledge and skills needed
to enter the industry as an Entry Level
Tree Worker or Laborer.
All of the training will be delivered
by a variety of potential employers from
the industry itself with the exception of
the First Aid/CPR and Work Readiness modules.
This 38 hour training program consists of
seven modules: Introduction to the
Arboriculture Industry and Trees, Tools
& Equipment Safety, Chainsaws, Heavy
Equipment, Job-Site-Awareness, First Aid
& CPR, Work Readiness and Introduction
to Industry Employers.
Students who successfully complete and
graduate from the program will receive a
Certificate of Completion from The Center
and associated groups. Additional training
will be provided by the employers (OJT).
Potential Employers: Tree Companies (Residential
and Utility), Landscapers Nurseries. State
of Rhode Island and Cities & Municipal
Parks Departments.
This class is just a beginning step for
these students. Hopefully it is just a starting
point of learning about arboriculture and
may lead into a long prosperous career in
the industry.
For more information on the program please
contact either John F. Gomes at 351-7507
or Christopher J. Rooney from National Grid
784-7326.
Introductory Tree
Worker Class
The
Center for Advancement of Minority Participation
in the
Construction Industry
DEM Division of
Forestry Environment,
RI tree Council, Local
Arborists, and National Grid
Dates: 3/21, 3/22;
3/28, 3/29; 4/4, 4/5 (No UFS);
4/11 7:00am-12:00pm
Hours: Seven, five
hour sessions, 35 hours in total
Miscellaneous
Information
Entry Level
Positions
Employers
- Tree Companies (Residential and Utility)
- Landscapers
- Nurseries
- The State of RI
- Cities & Municipalities
Potential Student Requirements:
- Physically healthy,
- Ability to lift heavy materials up
to 50 lbs
- Dexterity
- Proficiency in English (basic comprehension )
- Clothing (warm clothing, work boots,
hard hat, gloves)
- 15-20 Students
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