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Our trainings are led by experienced trainers and coaches, with many classes held in person at our Skyway Center in Chico, CA. Managed by our dedicated local staff, we offer direct support to both employers and trainees. Simply browse course descriptions, find the right fit, and register—it’s that easy!

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Interested in Custom Training?

We create customized training plans tailored to your needs, designed to improve employee performance. You choose the program, schedule, and location, with trainings offered in English and Spanish.

Workshops can be delivered in weeks or over several months. Sessions can be held at our Skyway Center (up to 40 participants) or at your location. Pricing ranges from $150–$700 per hour depending on the training.

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The Training Place offers two specialized courses in arborist training: Utility Line Clearance Arborist (ULCA) Training (a comprehensive five-week program) and Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Level 1 Pre-Inspector Course (a focused two-week course).

Meet the trainers, explore the curriculum, and discover the industry partners helping make this training possible at: upskillarborist.org

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must commit to attending and actively participating in the full duration of the training program.
Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspector Level 1: Must be physically capable of walking long distances, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, driving for extended periods, and performing field inspections on uneven terrain.
Utility Line Clearance Arborist (ULCAT): Must be physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work, including lifting equipment, operating chainsaws and other tools, working on uneven terrain, and participating in tree climbing and aerial lift training activities.
Designed for individuals seeking employment in the utility vegetation management industry, including those entering the workforce, transitioning careers, or returning to the industry after time away.
Must be willing to pursue a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement.
Participation in required grant-funded program surveys is required.

Utility Line Clearance Arborist (ULCA) Training

A comprehensive 160-hour workforce training program designed to prepare individuals for careers in utility line clearance arboriculture. Participants gain extensive hands-on experience with chainsaws, tree climbing, aerial lifts, chippers, rigging systems, and utility vegetation management operations while earning industry-recognized certifications including First Aid/CPR, Flagger, and Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP).

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Level 1 Pre-Inspector Training

An intensive 80-hour workforce training program preparing participants for careers as Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspectors. Students learn to identify tree species, evaluate vegetation risk to electrical infrastructure, apply California compliance requirements, conduct utility tree risk assessments, develop work prescriptions for line-clearance crews, and communicate effectively with customers and utility stakeholders.

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