The purpose of this course is to provide foundational knowledge and basic skills enabling the student to enter Utility Vegetation Management industries. The course will include topics, such as, integrated vegetation management, tree identification, pruning methods, pesticides, CDL introduction. Students will learn key principles and strategies for managing vegetation in all utility Right of Ways and special attention will be placed on the electrical line clearance industry. After completing this course students will be prepared to sit for the Utility Vegetation Management Certification.