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Blair Veitch
I have used the Arboriculture Canada Training program since it was first introduced. The knowledge and experience they bring from around the world and the programs they build from it are truly leading edge. Arboriculture Canada’s commitment to professionalism...
Rupert Evans
Arboriculture Canada Training provides the latest in new safety and productivity techniques available to arborists today. The information is presented in a clear, concise manner and the hands-on approach makes it easy to understand and learn, regardless of skill level.
Chad Rigby
When I was looking for the best possible training for my staff, I turned to Arboriculture Canada. Their courses are professionally organized, well presented, and provide us with top-notch training in the latest techniques. I have great respect for Arboriculture Canada...
Steve Rice
Arboriculture Canada has a distinct focus on safety while providing leading-edge training in the latest techniques. Their customized training has significantly improved our day-to-day operations and is an essential component of the long-term success of our Urban Forestry program.
David Barkley
Over the last 6 years Forestry Services has been trying to standardize the Forestry Crew Leaders and Tree Workers for both health and safety and technical reasons. In order to do that, research was undertaken to examine programs from other...
Michael Allen
Arboriculture Canada’s training programs have made our operations highly professional and have set a higher standard of arboriculture skill and safety. We have experienced much fewer on-the-job accidents and thus our loss work time incidences have been reduced dramatically.
Wenda Li
I am so grateful to Arboriculture Canada for the skills that I picked up during my training. Within a year of taking the basic climbing skills modules, my skill level increased dramatically. In particular, I appreciated learning the new throwline techniques...
Barry Zunti
Yesterday I attended the \"Aboriculture Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques in Chilliwack with the instructor Thor Clausen. I have worked for the Federal gov\'t for over 15 years, in that time I have taken over 50 courses ranging from administrative,...
Ian Birse
The Tree Dynamics & Integrated Risk Assessment course went greeat. Thor did an excellent job and got everyone involved in the discussions both in-class and in the field. Every one who attended enjoyed the course. Dwayne taught the course the last time...
Jeff Holmes
\"Excellent and Extremely education. Very eye opening and up to date.\" (re: Tree Biology Intensive)
Nikki Anguish
By far the most useful, educational and self rewarding training and educational course I have taken. Thank you.
Nicki Perdue
The course was summarized very well and was delivered flawlessly. Both of the instructors were very personal and open to questions. A fantastic compliment to previously learned skills.
Stu Kemle
Just a note of appreciation . . . of the Sherrill Tree Seminar held at our place on August 23, 2008. . . . . . . . . Until this seminar, I had only met Thor for short introductions at training seminars in Vancouver (when we donate a throw bag and line to new climbers).
Kirsten Lewis
Pertaining to the Tree Biology & Care courses: “Jack was friendly and enjoyable to listen to. I appreciated his knowledge and ability to share that in a well rounded and fun manner.”
Rod Toth
I have learned a lot in two days and I will make use of what I have learned. Thanks!
Cory Swansborough
(Arboriculture Canada) going above and beyond education, providing information that will keep one thriving in the arboriculture industry. Thank you.
Darcy Rusnak
The Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting for Power Restoration training was well worth the time. This course should be part of the lineman apprentice program.
Richard Zebruck
The Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting for Power Restoration training program was one of the best courses I have ever taken. We have lots of wood and now the confidence and training to deal with it.
Participant
Best course I've taken by far. Almost more useful than my apprenticeship.
Participant
Best safety course ever. This could save a life. I learned more in 2 days than in the last 40 years. (pertaining to the Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting for Power Restoration)
Participant
The hazard and danger tree cutting for power restoration course was a very good course. It showed me what I have been doing wrong. I thought I knew how to cut trees and now I have a better understanding.
Steve Benton
Fantastic teacher and course. Really well taught. It's really nice to have an instructor who is so involved and interested in what he does.
Wenda Li
Excellent Workshop! Jack's unique approach to teaching combines biology, philosophy and promotes curiosity. Thank you for challenging the conventional.
Matt Logan
As someone who is not only an arborist, but also a trainer, this course was eye-opening. To be able to look and think about trees in a new and fresh way was amazing. Jack knows trees and knows how to get others excited about them as well.
Crispin Wood
John Ransom and Matt Logan were excellent instructors and they fit extremely well with our team here at the CEF. I was particularly impressed with how they tailored the course (Aerial Lift Operations and Extrication and Evacuation) to fit our specific needs.
Jean-Pascal Gratton
This course (Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting & Falling) was like 10 years in the field. We learned a lot and appreciated the teacher!
Kelly Giesbrecht
I just wanted to let you and everyone with Arboriculture Canada Training & Education ltd. know that the training sessions you provided the Town of Olds with were excellent. A huge thank you to Dwayne, who not only kept us entertained, but provided even the most senior employees...
Steve Fedoruk
Training was relevant and interesting. I learned much more than I anticipated. It was presented in a manner which kept my attention. Well done!
Tresse Hoff
I just want to extend my gratitude to the instructors of the 2 day Technical Tree Falling & Cutting course held at UBC. Mark, Jamz and Dylan make a dynamic team. Their combined knowledge and teaching techniques are exceptional.
Doug Costigan
Thanks again for doing these evaluations for us last week (Tree Dynamics & Integrated Risk Assessment and Technical Tree Falling, Hazard & Danger Cutting). We are receiving very positive comments from our staff on the evaluation process
Jeff Belyk
Mr. Ransom conducted the course in a manner that gave us practice at everyday scenarios with options to achieve the goals with efficiency, avoiding obstacles and with safety.
Geoff Larner
John is an excellent instructor that knows all applicable information and can relate it in everyday situations.
Jacquie Miller
Very important training. It's great to be able to practice for something before having to utilize it in an unfortunate setting.
Michael Griffith
I haven't done a lot of climbing, but learning rescue procedures taught me that planning for an emergency ahead of time makes all the difference. Excellent Program!
Joey Sullivan
Great course. I feel that my crew and I have gained tons of knowledge while having a good time.
Tavis Brown
My second course with Dwayne - loved both. He is enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Makes learning awesome!
Steve Smedegaard
Thank you very much for all your efforts in helping us prepare for James and Ryan. The entire class thought the guys where great, they where very attentive...
Steve Saunders
Learned more in 2 days than I knew about Utility Tree Pruning in 30 years.
Kruze Halyk
Great! Instructors were well prepared and made the class enjoyable.
Dean Newkirk
I learned a lot over the two days I observed the training. Both instructors were very good at making the information interesting & pertinent to the type of work that my staff regularly perform in their day to day work.
Matthew Aston
I really enjoyed every minute of the two days spent at the climbing class. The instructors were fabulous, very thorough and so helpful at a one-to-one level. I learned an awful lot from those guys and they were just fresh and full of good attitude and personality.
Art Cox
The arboriculture industry would become stagnant without the information galleries Arboriculture Canada provides. They are introducing arboriculture opportunities to potential arborsits for life.
Gary Zelizney
Very good info. I can now have full confidence in tree pruning and provide answers to those that question my abilities.
Art Cox
This was a great course for beginners with no experience and also very good for someone with a lot of experience and needing qualification and education.
Katy Bigelow
As a woman with very little chainsaw experience or exposure this was a safe welcoming comfortable class - I'd encourage anyone, male/female, with little experience to try this out - awesome class.
Darlene Donovan
I would like to send out a big thank you setting up and delivering the Chainsaw Course in Nanton on February 16, 2012. I have heard nothing but great comments from the guys attending the course, even the old timers that we really had to push to attend the course.
Carlin Riley
I just wanted to pass along my thoughts on the courses held in Cambridge this past week. Not knowing what to expect, I was very surprised and pleased at the quality of the courses! We left with renewed confidence and knowledge to do the job
Lisa Sullivan
We have put our staff and ourselves in a number of Arbor Canada\'s courses and have been pleased with each of them. The instructors are enthusiastic and facilitate learning, the courses are always designed to hold interest, and the content is always relevant and applicable.
Elaine Johnson
When it comes to working with trees, you never know what kind of safety challenges you may face so we are always looking for ways to give our staff the training and confidence to perform some of the dangerous tree work they encounter.
Jeff Eamon
‘I learned about myself and the power of collective energy. I look forward to serving in this platoon but mostly I feel honored to have spent this past week with seven of the coolest trainers I’ve ever met.’
Gareth Jones
Well my "tree family" just got bigger! It was a real stimulating experience on many different levels, and I feel absolutely honoured to have been a part of the training.
Ken Gillies
Wow - intense is right! What an amazing experience. I have come back from that course (Chainsaw Train the Trainer) a changed man not only because of the great leadership of the instructors, but also because of the great group I grew with.
Dave Belton
If you will allow me, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the most incredible week of my life - for the personal growth, the energy and passion, and the new way to connect.
Cindy Harris
I am amazed at the deep connections that were made in a one week period, as we shared, stepped out of our comfort zones and grew! It is astonishing how such an intense and exhausting experience can leave one feeling so energized.
Danny LeBlanc
Having gone through several intensives (Instructor Training) since my first in Florida, I have to say that I have learned and grown from each experience. I must admit that the first one was still the most intense I have experience and remember a lot of those days.
Joey Sullivan
The things I learned at this course were things I didn't even know I didn't know.
Sean MacLaren
I want to thank Arboriculture Canada. You helped my confidence and skill level more than I hoped. Your training is AMAZING!
Steve Kerr
Excellent training and positive attitude. Really helps to bring the real person out of their shell!
Shane Blacktopp
Loved how it pushed me in so many ways that I never knew was possible. I will be attending more.
Brad Luft
I thoroughly enjoyed the Train the Trainer program. The information presented and the learning techniques were brought forward in a challenging, fun way. The course required us to step out of our comfort zone, but the rewards were fabulous.
Laurie Newsham
Other than the Instructor Intensive (with Arboriculture Canada) course I was in in 2009, I have not taken training as effective, as powerful nor as useful as that received this week. Thank you, Arboriculture Canada!
David Evans
My four guys were more than delighted (with the High Angle Tree Removal course) and walked away with new ideas and work methods that they will implement immediately.
Ross Sillery
The 2 day Tree Climbing, Fall Protection and Work Positioning course I just completed was awesome. James Luce is an incredible instructor making a 9 hour day fly by. Kyle Larden and Shane Blacktopp are also incredible instructors
James McClure
This was an awesome course. Really in depth and safety is priority number one. Never felt in danger or uncomfortable once. Great Job!
Michael Petryk
This course was fantastic. I am now confident I can find the right gear and make the right decisions to get myself into and out of the tree safely.
Mike Dixon
The guys cannot stop extolling the virtues of the training and of your instructors. They've already started to bug me for the next training session.
John Pion
I just wanted to say thank-you for your help and to give you some feedback from the tree climbing and work positioning course I attended this past week.
Peter Bzdell
I worked in the bush for years as a logger. (After taking the Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting & Falling) I learned a new way of working with hazardous trees that I never would have thought of.
Sean Thomas
Excellent course; very informative, relevant, useful information. It's not often trainers grab and keep the guys attention and Ken (Gillies) and Kyle (Larden) did it for 2 straight days!
Bradley Lapp
Really GREAT course. I learned a lot of good practical and very useful things such as PROPER rigging and cutting techniques, as well as tons of new knots.
Rick Denbeau
This is a program that offers experiences that can\'t be found with any other training companies in the industry.
Keith Kurian
I was stretched in ways I never thought I could be, and I conquered fears that have prevented me from being a great trainer.
Jim Long
This course is valuable for anyone wishing to improve their teaching and leadership skills.
Brad Belanger
This entire week was absolutely amazing!! I can't believe how much I have learned about myself as well as being a better trainer. I will recommend this course to any trainer I know.
Marshal McCormick
The Chainsaw Safety course was great today! Learned a lot I didn't know before and Bob and Ken were great instructors to have! Couldn't be happier! Thanks.
John Taylor
A very good week, nothing but positive feedback from staff a good mix of new and refreshed training ,by two very knowledgeable trainers.
Phil Jacobs
The training went really well last week and the weather co-operated. Matt Logan did an exceptional job and related to the workers on their level. The information was well received.
Bruce Hawkins
Mark and Ken were terrific on the Tree Climbing, Fall Protection and Work Positioning course. Both are great guys, work well together and know how to teach.
Ralph Nevill
I wanted to relate to you and James how many compliments I have received about the staff chainsaw training course that James put on by Arboriculture Canada last week.
Barry Kissel
I'd like to commend Dave (Ward) and Chris (McGuire) for a job well done. These two fellows worked well together in the classroom and in the field. They were appreciative to the participants for what they all contributed
Craig Renney
Just wanted to send a message saying that the course yesterday was excellent. . . the reports back from the attendees have all been very positive. Danny was excellent, a highly qualified excellent instructor.
Garrett Smith
I thought this was a great course. Shane (Blacktopp) offered insightful advice and was very knowledgeable.
John Goss
Shane's (Blacktopp) knowledge, skills, abilities and teaching ability were all excellent! Very good course!
Guy Bourque
Very good course. Danny was probably the best instructor I ever had.
Heather Tomsic
Many thanks for your continued excellent services, and, for being an integral part of our worker’s safety management system. We are benefiting greatly from your expertise!!
Robbie Steele
Great course; lots of info; fun; enjoyable; educational
Mike Kramer
Chainsaw Train the Trainer Intensive pushed and pulled me to a better place. It exceeded my professional and personal expectations! Thank you!
Laurie Newsham
Arboriculture Canada does not disappoint! Speaking as an educator in post secondary, Arb Canada provides the best, most effective training that I have ever received. (Oct, 2014 course)
Tyler Eales
Can't express how wonderful this course was. Thank you for blessing the trades with such wonderful trainers.
Eric Segec
Powerful Stuff. Small example, but just a few years ago, I would openly mock the open face cut. Not after what I saw here with my own eyes! It's my go to face cut now. Thanks Dwayne.
Phillip Kelley
This course and Dwayne have once again surpassed all my expectations. I leave a better person than when I entered. I know that I will be a much more powerful person and a better trainer thanks to the tools I gained...
Tim George
I was blown away about the various mind opening ideas and methods to being a good trainer. It has changed me as a person for the better. I thought this was going to be like every other course I have attended, but this sets the precedence.
Jesse Antonation
The Train the Trainer course was life changing; not just professionally, but personally as well. Thank you Dwayne and Phillip.
David Loraas
Thank you. This week was great; it pushed my buttons early and hard. I will remember this.
Chris Brown
I recently took part in the Emergency Readiness and High angle rescue training at The Town of Oakville and just wanted to send a message to let you know how excellent the course was. Ken and Jesse were the instructors
Charlene Scott
Most valuable short course I have attended in my career. A great combination of theory and practical content. Getting hands on training experience was very beneficial.
Richard Pattullo
This course is nothing like I expected. I thought I would come here and learn about chainsaws. I even said before I left, "How much can they really teach you about chainsaws in 5 days.
John Quinn
I had no idea what to expect before attending this course and was blown away with different techniques used to take participants out of their comfort zone
Brad Lapp
Very well put together course. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable. They have a knack for teaching and getting messages across to everyone. Exceeded expectations once again.
Erika Green
I couldn't imagine a more enlightening, confident building, and growth filled week. I leave a better person and trainer and am fueled to continue my journey.
Bruce Skilliter
This course has moved me past so many things as a person. It has made me a better trainer and a better person.
Tim Werkman
Chainsaw Train the Trainer has been an incredible experience. Pushing you out of your comfort zones to become better trainers. It kept everybody involved...
James Spring
Just wanted to commend your staff on the training that was provided at our facility for their great work! Our staff member that was involved spoke very highly of the training
Nathan Farnholz
Awesome course, amazing how well the course and instructors had options for people of all levels and experience. Lots of time to practice and learn new things.
Participant
This was a great course; Instructors worked well together. Content was good, flexible coverage for different people's needs.
Troy Dolyniuk
Great course! I learned so much that I'll be able to use right away when I get back home. Material/content and instructors were fantastic!
Simon-Pierre Desjarlais
Very good course, will have this done every year (different courses). Much value in bonding of the team, new contacts, excellent new techniques, will improve production and safety.
Victoria Lacasse
Very impressive knowledge that Ken was able to transfer to us in a simple form which made it very easy to grasp any difficult concepts, all while being very enthusiastic and friendly to the men and women taking the course.
Nicole LeBlanc
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending your Tree Pruning course in Whitby. It was a fantastic course that I would highly recommend to others.Josh and Ken were very organized, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about teaching...
Tresse Hoff
Thank you so much for your support throughout the 3 day course Comprehensive Tree Risk Management Qualification Course. The instructors and teaching methods are exceptional and I rank this training as “Top Shelf”!