European Tree Worker (ETW)

This course teaches the the­or­etical and practical basics required for a suc­cessful ETW exam.

Qual­i­fication for pro­fes­sional tree care

Baumkletterer

Qual­i­fication for tree care pro­fes­sionals

The European Tree Worker (ETW) is a qual­i­fication for tree care pro­fes­sionals that is recognized throughout Europe. This cer­ti­fication ensures that arborists have in-depth knowledge in the areas of tree inspection, tree main­tenance, rope climbing tech­niques and occu­pa­tional safety.

The course starts with an intro­duction to tree biology and tree statics in order to understand the growth behavior and vitality assessment of trees. Building on this, you will learn the various pruning tech­niques for crown care and pro­tection in order to keep trees healthy and ensure their traffic safety.

A central component of the course is the rope climbing technique (SKT), which makes it possible to work effi­ciently and safely in treetops. Both the use of aerial work platforms and the pro­fes­sional handling of chainsaws in trees are taught.

This is sup­ple­mented by training in tree inspection, in which par­ti­cipants learn to recognize damage at an early stage and initiate suitable measures for tree main­tenance.

In addition, the legal framework and safety reg­u­lations are covered in order to avoid accidents and comply with legal requirements.

In addition to the­or­etical knowledge, the course offers numerous practical exercises to directly apply what has been learned. The training concludes with an exam­ination con­sisting of the­or­etical and practical modules.

Eine Uhr

Course length 3 weeks
Date on demand
von 8:00 bis 15:30 Uhr

Ein Sparschwein

Förderung durch die SVLFG
no

Lehrgangskosten

Course costs
2190 Euro

3 Menschen

Par­ti­cipants
10

Course focuses

  • Course focus
  • Basics of growth, vitality assessment and tree reactions
  • Cutting and main­tenance work
  • Safe working in the treetops with rope climbing and lifting platform tech­nology
  • Tree inspection and tree con­ser­vation
  • Occu­pa­tional safety and accident pre­vention
  • Legal basis of tree care

Con­ditions for par­ti­cipation

Schulungsangebote
  • Occu­pa­tional health exam­ination
  • Age of majority
  • Personal pro­tective equipment (PPE) – helmet with chin strap, cut pro­tection trousers, safety goggles, gloves, safety shoes
  • Proof of relevant pro­fes­sional experience – at least 1 year of practical experience in tree care or completed training in a green pro­fession (e.g. forester, gardener)
  • Basic knowledge of rope climbing tech­nology (SKT-A) or aerial work platform tech­nology – required for the exam­ination
  • Chainsaw course (e.g. AS Baum I or equi­valent) – as proof of safe handling of the chainsaw