European Tree Worker (ETW)

Do you want to work as an arborist and are you not afraid of heights? Then the European Treeworker (ETW'er) training is really something for you!  

Content training ETW employee

During this training you will be trained as a Skilled Arborist. After the training you will be able to perform simple and more difficult tree care tasks competently and safely.

During the training you will learn:

√ Planting trees and transplanting mature trees
√Improve the position of poorly growing trees
√ Pruning trees (maintenance pruning and correction pruning)
√ Climbing techniques*
√ Working safely with aerial platforms
√ Felling heavy trees
√ Laws and regulations
√Capturing research data
√ Using research equipment

* You can also opt for a training without climbing techniques.

As an Allround Arborist you must be able to make diagnoses before the treatment takes place. Customer communication and giving advice are of great importance here. You can conduct your own research above and below ground on affected or weakened trees.

Who is the ETW course for?

This training is intended for anyone who works or wants to work in tree care. You need at least a secondary education at level II (basic professional practitioner) to be able to start. During the training you will work one or more days a week at a company in the tree care sector.

Completion of the training

After you have completed the training, you can register for the 'European Treeworker' exam. After passing this exam, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate, which increases your chance of a job.  

Where can you work?

✓ Tree care and landscaping companies
✓ Consultancy firms
✓ Municipalities

Cost

You do not have to pay tuition yourself. Books, clothing and PPE are for the account of Actief.

Register for the ETW course

Would you like to register for the training or do you have any questions? Please feel free to   contact us   . We are happy to discuss the possibilities to start with you!