Program objectives
Power line tree pruners carry out pruning and felling work near overhead electrical and telecommunications networks. They must gain access to trees to prune or dismantle them as required, and in some cases, fell them from the ground. All tasks are performed in compliance with arboricultural standards and regulations, established climbing and movement techniques, and proven cutting techniques.
Occupation
Power line tree pruner
Admission conditions
A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Have obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Have obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V Studies (AESS)
or Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites
2. Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Are 18 years old when entering training
or Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meet the eligibility conditions of Services Québec's workforce training measure
X This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.