Electrician Endorsement: Marine

Electrician Endorsement: 

Marine 

marina in horsehoe bay bc
Maritime ConstructionAnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to install marine wiring
  • How to install and maintain power generation components
  • How to install and maintain power distribution components
  • How to install and maintain shipboard systems and controls
  • How to test and troubleshoot  

Marine Electricians enjoy the challenge of managing electrical installation, maintenance and repairs in a marine environment—keeping our ships functioning safely and efficiently. 

As a Marine Electrician, you’ll bring your resourceful approach to a unique environment.  

Every day, you’ll take a hands-on and careful approach to the complex systems that run our ships. You’ll ensure safe distribution of electrical power by installing electrical components, interpreting drawings and applying codes and regulations.  

6.00
1.00
Training Hours
1680
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Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

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Endorsement Exam

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation and maintenance 
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Electrician, Industrial

Industrial Electrician

 

Construction Maritime Mining Forestry Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
  • How to install electrical components
  • How to replace or repair electrical components
  • How to keep maintenance records
  • How to test electrical equipment for current, voltage and resistance 

Industrial Electricians work behind-the-scenes to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of sites—from mines to shipyards and factories.  

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll inspect, test and repair industrial equipment and electrical systems.

You’ll be inspecting, installing, maintaining and repairing high-voltage industrial equipment and electrical controls at shipyards, factories, and other industrial sites. You’ll have an analytical skillset and good dexterity to ensure you can safely work in a physical and alert way. 

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

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Logbook, Sign-off Form, and Evidence Guides

 

Program and Exam Updates

Industrial Electrician is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, also known as a compulsory trade, in British Columbia. This means that to work in this trade, you must be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

  • December 2019: OPSN 2019 019 (HL1 and HL2 SLE launch)

  • February 2025: OPSN 2025 001 (Electrician CEC Announcement)

  • June 2023: OPSN 2023 007 (HL3 SLE Launch)

  • October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2016 RSOS and 2021 RSOS can be found here.

  • March 2025: OPSN 2025 003 (Electrician CEC IPSE Announcement)

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation and maintenance 
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Electrician, Construction

Construction 

Electrician

tradeworker
Construction Manufacturing Forestry Mining Maritime
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications
  • How to pull wire through walls and floors
  • How to splice, join and connect wires to fixtures
  • How to install and repair electrical equipment
  • How to test and repair faults in electrical systems  

Construction Electricians are tradespeople who keep the lights on. They put their minds and bodies to work, inspecting, testing, installing and replacing the electrical systems that run our world. 

As a Construction Electrician, you’ll know exactly how to deal with complex electrical systems in a wide range of settings.  

Your daily tasks will test your coordination and math skills, as you install, commission, test, maintain and service operating electrical systems and equipment.

You’re calm dealing with powerful systems and take pride in the sense of responsibility your work provides.

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

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Program and Exam Updates

Construction Electrician is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, also known as a compulsory trade, in British Columbia. This means that to work in this trade, you must be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

  • December 2019: OPSN 2019 019 (HL1 and HL2 SLE launch)

  • June 2023: OPSN 2023 007 (HL3 SLE Launch)

  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2015 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.)

  • February 2025: OPSN 2025 001 (Electrician CEC Announcement)

  • March 2025: OPSN 2025 003 (Electrician CEC IPSE Announcement)

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation and maintenance 
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Drywall Finisher

Drywall 

Finisher 

two drywall finishers working on wall
ConstructionAthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to use safe work practices
  • How to read drawings and use math
  • How to install beads and trim
  • How to apply tape and fill drywall
  • How to sand, apply texturing and repair surfaces 

Drywall Finishers are precise and tactile professionals who enjoy bringing an interior close to the finish—providing the solid and well-presented base that allows for the final touches on a job. 

As a Drywall Finisher, you’ll work closely with your peers in a highly physical and hands-on role that will see you through a range of tasks. This includes preparing drywall for finishing, applying tape and fill and sanding all surfaces to ensure they are ready for paint. The work will test your physical and mental stamina, but also immensely rewarding, seeing your progress come to life.  

12.00
2.00
Training Hours
4500
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized Red Seal Program Information and Resources

Effective April 1, 2026.

BC Certificate of Qualification Program Information

Effective until March 31, 2026.

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Effective until March 31, 2026:

Effective April 1, 2026:

 

Program and Exam Updates

  • September 2025: OPSN 2025 017 (Implementation of Red Seal Program "Drywall Finisher and Plasterer" effective April 1, 2026. For details on the transition to the Red Seal program, please refer to the Transition Plan.)

  • OPSN Archives

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Time management
  • Coordination
  • Math and specifications
  • Drywall repair
  • Drywall installation 
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Gasfitter - Class B

Gasfitter

Class B

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Construction Forestry Maritime
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations
  • How to install and maintain gas meters, regulators and lines
  • How to install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components
  • How to repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
  • How to test for and deal with gas leaks 

Gasfitters are careful people who enjoy a physical workplace and function well under pressure. They are very precise, as they oversee the gas systems that heat and power our homes and businesses. 

As a Gasfitter – Class B, you’ll use your strong math skills and thorough approach to install, repair and maintain propane and natural gas products found in homes and buildings with safety as top of mind. 

You may find yourself inside a building or outside, working on a range of tasks that ensure the proper use of gas.  

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

New Red Seal Program Information

Implementation Date: January 1, 2025 

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Program and Exam Updates

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment through Gas Certification. Please refer to the Technical Safety BC website for information on its gas certification exam requirements. 

Trade workers and their employers are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary licenses or credentials to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  

In British Columbia, Gasfitter – Class B is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, administered by SkilledTradesBC. Trade workers must also be certified by Technical Safety BC to work in the trade, and more information on that certification is available here on the Technical Safety BC website. 

Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades, requires tradespeople working in the trade to be either a registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or a certified journeyperson.  

To be considered a certified journeyperson, you must hold one of the following qualifications: 

  • A Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class B Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC, obtained by successfully passing a full-scope technical exam. 

If you have any questions about Skilled Trades Certification requirements, please complete this Contact form and our Advisors will get in touch with you. 

  • April 2025: OPSN 2025 004 updated Instructor requirements for instructors delivering Red Seal Gasfitter - Class B content.

  • November 2024: The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class B program will be implemented on January 1, 2025. Please see OPSN 2024 026.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Monitoring and quality control
  • Operation of power tools and equipment
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment
  • Venting and air supply
  • Controls and safeguards 
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Gasfitter - Class A

Gasfitter

Class A 

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Maritime Construction Forestry
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations
  • How to install, maintain and service fuel systems
  • How to install, maintain and service venting and air supply systems
  • How to install and service gas equipment
  • How to install and service controls and safeguards 

Gasfitters are careful people who enjoy a physical workplace and function well under pressure. They are very precise, as they oversee the gas systems that heat and power our homes and businesses. 

As a Gasfitter - Class A, you’ll enjoy a hands-on, atmosphere where you work to install, service and maintain gas lines, appliances and equipment in a range of settings. Using your knack for precision and math, you’ll know the details around fuel, venting, and air supply systems. It’s a challenging and rewarding role, as your work directly impacts the safe use of gas in home and buildings.

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

New Red Seal Program Information

Implementation Date: January 1, 2023

Note: To register for Gasfitter – Class A, a tradesperson must hold Gasfitter – Class B Certification.

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Program and Exam Updates

 

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment through Gas Certification. Please refer to the Technical Safety BC website for information on its gas certification exam requirements.

Trade workers and their employers are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary licenses or credentials to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  

In British Columbia, Gasfitter – Class A is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, administered by SkilledTradesBC. Trade workers must also be certified by Technical Safety BC to work in the trade, and more information on that certification is available here on Technical Safety BC website. 

Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades, requires tradespeople working in the trade to be either a registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or a certified journeyperson.  

To be considered a certified journeyperson, you must hold one of the following qualifications: 

  • A Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class A Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC, obtained by successfully passing a full-scope technical exam. 

If you have any questions about Skilled Trades Certification requirements, please complete this Contact form and our Advisors will get in touch with you. 

  • April 2025: New Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship and challenge pathway pre-requisites have been added. Please see OPSN 2025 008 for details.

  • Level 2 Technical Training of the Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2024.

  • The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2023. Please see OPSN 2022 023 for details.

  • November 2020: Gasfitter - Class A will be designated as a Red Seal trade in BC as of April 1, 2021. The new Program Outline and Program Profile for this Red Seal Program are posted below. Please see OPSN 2020 010 for details.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Monitoring and quality control
  • Operation of power tools and equipment
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment
  • Venting and air supply
  • Controls and safeguards 
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Diesel Engine Mechanic

Diesel Engine 

Mechanic 

Oil and Gas Construction Maritime Transportation & Transit Manufacturing ForestryAnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to use tools and shop equipment
  • How to service and repair diesel engine systems
  • How to service and repair brakes, frames, steering and suspension
  • How to service and repair electrical systems and trailers
  • How to service and repair air conditioning and accessories 

Diesel Engine Mechanics are systematic and resourceful professionals who enjoy analyzing diesel systems and ensuring every item is properly assessed and fixed—getting vehicles back on the road. 

As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you’ll spend each day collaborating with team members and working with your hands as you inspect and repair vehicles.

You’ll enjoy mechanics and troubleshooting, which you’ll do a lot of as you not only handle routine repairs, but also interpret diagnostic testing and develop repair plans. You’ll also work on a wide range of vehicles, with no two issues ever the same.

18.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

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Program and Exam Updates

  • March 2024: OPSN 2025 005 (Launch of HMT Common Core Level 2 and Level 3 SLEs)

  • March 2024: OPSN 2024 006 (HMT Common Core Level 1 SLE Launch) 

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking
  • Vehicle systems repair
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Systems monitoring   
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Construction Craft Worker (Labourer)

Construction Craft 

Worker (Labourer)

tradeworker in warehouse
Construction Oil and Gas Forestry
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to perform various labour activities
  • How to load and unload construction materials
  • How to set up construction sites
  • How to operate construction equipment and tools
  • How to assist with forming, mixing, drilling, and demolition 

Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) do it all—from setting up and taking down construction sites, to collaborating with other tradespeople to build, maintain and remove the structures around us. 

As a Construction Craft Worker, you’ll find that no two days are the same. Whether you’re unloading tools and equipment or helping to set up forms, drill or demolish buildings, you’ll use your physical abilities, flexible nature and knack for working with others.  

Above all, you’ll enjoy working with your hands and delivering a dependable level of quality in every task. 

8.00
2.00
Training Hours
4000
True

Program Information

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Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Coordination and communication
  • Construction tools and equipment
  • Construction area setup
  • Concrete and asphalt mixing and pouring
  • Health and safety monitoring 
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Concrete Finisher

Concrete 

Finisher 

Construction Oil and Gas Maritime Forestry
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to finish freshly poured concrete
  • How to apply curing and surface treatments
  • How to install various concrete structures
  • How to install anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures
  • How to repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged concrete structures 

Concrete Finishers are hands-on, collaborative tradespeople who create, repair and maintain the solid structures that surround and support us—from foundations to walls, sidewalks, and more. 

As a Concrete Finisher, you’ll be required to use the various tools and equipment needed to install, maintain and repair concrete structures. You’ll also use your math and problem-solving skills to determine the best approach to concrete treatment and repairs. 

You’ll get to practice precision, shaping the concrete around us into not just dependable structures, but visually pleasing ones as well.

12.00
2.00
Training Hours
3240
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Coordination and focus
  • Troubleshooting
  • Concrete finishing tools and techniques
  • Concrete quality control
  • Safety techniques 
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Climbing Arborist

Climbing 

Arborist 

forest of trees with mountainous background in bc
Services ConstructionAdventurousAthleticCuriousVisual
  • How to assess trees and shrubs for risks
  • How to do aerial work with a lift truck and climbing equipment
  • How to conduct tree climbing and pruning at heights
  • How to identify and remediate issues for trees
  • How to identify common tree health disorders  

Climbing Arborists take to the air, caring for the trees that surround us. They enjoy the challenge of working outdoors, while displaying their caring nature in the way they maintain our green spaces.

As a Climbing Arborist, you’ll spend your days up in the trees, letting your curious and nimble nature help you navigate a challenging and invigorating environment.

You don’t shy away from diverse weather conditions, and you’re great at guiding your work through visual assessments. You’ll assess trees for health risks, either using climbing equipment or vehicles to safety carry out your tasks.

8.00
1.00
Training Hours
1800
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

Note: Arborist Technician must be taken before Climbing Arborist. 

Program Updates

Individuals applying for a Sign-off Authority number for Climbing Arborist do not require Arborist Technician certification. Updated forms are posted below in the Challenge a Certification Exam section.

The Exam Breakdown is available for the Certificate of Qualification and show the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

The apprenticeship pathway for Climbing Arborist is now available for registration. Both the apprenticeship and challenge pathway requires the candidate to demonstrate competency in a practical assessment in addition to a written exam. See Occupational Performance Standards for an overview of the competencies that are assessed.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Active listening
  • Plant and tree identification
  • Plant and tree treatment
  • Falling, limbing, pruning and bucking
  • Climbing equipment use 
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