Advanced Training: Tree Worker Domain – Climbing Level 1

Dates: July 8th & 9th, 2024

Instructor: Jason Austin

Time: 8am to 3pm
(1-hour lunch)

Location: Cantigny Park – 1 S 151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton, IL

Max Attendees: 7

CEU’s: 6 per day (12 total)

Course Description 

This is a 2-day module designed to show and demonstrate how to properly use the latest climbing tools and techniques. This is a ‘hands-on’ course. All attendees will perform a climbing gear inspection, learn to tie 5 essential climbing knots, assess the tree for risk, install a climbing rope, ascend into the tree using a ‘moving rope system’, advance the rope, limb walk and descend.

• Climbing style helmet, with chin strap, that meets the ANSI Z89.1 Standard
• Eye protection that meets the ANSI Z87.1 Standard
• Work boots suitable for tree climbing, covering and supporting the ankle
• Arborist work positioning harness meeting industry Standards
• Arborist work positioning lanyard meeting industry Standards
• Arborist climbing rope, 120’ minimum length, that meets the ANSI Z133-2017 Standard
• Connecting links, carabiners and locking snaps, that meet the ANSI Z133-2017 Standard
• Eye and eye friction hitch cord that meets the ANSI Z133-2017 Standard

Optional Equipment

• Throwline and shot pouch
• Micro pulley for fair leading/slack tending
• Foot ascender
• False crotch (cambium saver)

Day One

Meet on site. Have all Instructors and attendees introduce themselves. As a group go over (1) arborist climbing ropes and rope fibers, explaining what Standards must be met, and the advantages & limitations of each, (2) arborist climbing hardware (carabiners & locking snaps, explaining what Standards must be met, and the advantages and limitations of each, (3) work positioning harness and what Standards must be present on the harness, (4) work positioning lanyard and what Standards must be met. . . The Instructors will demonstrate how to inspect each of those components to determine they are Safe to use. . . The following knots will be demonstrated, explained why we use them, and tied by all (1) stationary bowline, (2) barrel knot, (3) anchor hitch, (4) Valdotain Tresse [VT], (5) figure of eight knot. . . The Instructors will demonstrate and preform the following (1) tree risk assessment, to determine if the tree is safe to climb, (2) throwline use and how to use it to install a climbing rope, (3) donning a work positioning harness, (4) ascending into the tree, staying ‘tied in’ at all times, (5) advancing the climbing rope, using a work positioning lanyard, to stay secured, at all times, (6) choosing a final ‘tie in point’ [TIP], (7) descending to the ground. . . All attendees will have the opportunity to set their climbing rope, ascend into a tree, and advance their climbing rope. . . End with a question-and-answer session.

Day Two

Review all knots and continue climbing with Instructor coaching. A practical (skills) exam will be given to all attendees. The exam consists of tying the 5 knots and performing a 2-station climb that has a designated tie in point, a short limb walk, and longer ‘limb walk’ stations. 

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Climbing Level module, each attendee will gain the knowledge of, or be able to perform the following tasks, with emphasis on Climbing Safety:

• Tree Risk Assessment
• Tying the 5 knots listed
• Climbing gear inspection
• Choosing a proper branch union for ascending
• Ascending a tree, staying ‘tied-in’ at all times
• Choosing a final tie-in-point
• Limb walking
• Descending

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Please Note: If asking for a refund, everything except the Stripe Fees will be refunded.

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