Program Description
This program will no longer be offered at SAIT. To learn more on the program please connect with UVMA directly https://www.uvma.ca/contact-us
The Certificate of Achievement in Utility Vegetation Management is designed for individuals working within the utility and arboricultural industries who wish to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills related to managing and leading utility vegetation management (UVM) programs.
This comprehensive training program is facilitator-led and kicks off with the first introductory course providing an overview of North American electrical systems and utility arboricultural principles.
The second course builds a foundation of fundamental project and program management processes, along with an introduction to integrated vegetation management (IVM).
The next three courses provide an in-depth and hands on approach within the students’ own work environment to practice the program and project management processes necessary for developing successful UVM programs.
The final course integrates all the previous knowledge and skills together in a UVM program plan project.
Through this program, you will develop the professional skills necessary to plan and manage sustainable utility vegetation management programs in alignment with safety, compliance, best practices, and Right-of-Way (ROW) Stewardship.
The SAIT Certificate of Achievement in Utility Vegetation Management forms the academic core requirements (240 hrs) for the industry credentials recognized by the Utility Vegetation Management Association (UVMA) and the Utility Arborist Association (UAA).
Abbreviated Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Utility Vegetation Management is designed for individuals working within the utility and arboricultural industries who wish to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills related to managing and leading utility vegetation management (UVM) programs.
Program Overview
Fast Facts
- This program consists of six courses delivered over a total of 240 hours.
- Each of the six courses in this program are delivered online over 10 weeks for a total of 40 hours.
- Facilitator led.
Your Career
This program is designed for career progression and enhancement for individuals currently working in the utility vegetation industry.
Student Success
We find there is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested to the amount of success achieved.
Remaining focused and diligent with coursework is important for success in completing the program.
As all courses in this program are offered online, learners with strong time-management and discipline have a greater propensity to succeed.
Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of D (50%) in each of the individual courses before proceeding to the next course in the program and to achieve the SAIT Certificate of Achievement.
Credentials and Accreditation
After successfully completing this program, learners will receive a Utility Vegetation Management Certificate of Achievement.
Professional Designations and Certificates
Students with a minimum average of 75% in the Utility Vegetation Management Certificate of Achievement program are eligible to apply for the Utility Vegetation Management Association (UVMA)/Utility Arborist Association (UAA) credential. Students achieving a minimum average grade that is less than 75% will need to consider repeating courses to improve the overall average to be eligible for the UVMA/UAA credential. Should a student receive a passing grade of 50% in a given course, the other course scores must be sufficient to bring the average up to the minimum standard of 75%.
Abbreviated Program Name
Utility Vegetation Management
Admission Requirements
There are no entrance requirements for this program. You must complete all required courses within five years (5) years from the date of taking the first course to be eligible for the certificate of achievement.
Total Credits
Total Credits 0
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate North American Electrical Systems.
- Summarize Utility Arboricultural Principles.
- Correlate Integrated Vegetation Management with utility vegetation management.
- Distinguish program governance models.
- Propose program strategy alignment.
- Develop a program compliance management plan.
- Construct a program stakeholder management plan.
- Prepare a program communications management plan.
- Assess program records management systems.
- Produce a program scope management plan.
- Prepare a program resource management plan.
- Prioritize a program schedule management plan.
- Formulate a program financial management plan.
- Evaluate program procurement and contract management plans.
- Propose a program safety management plan.
- Recommend a program risk management plan.
- Create a program quality management plan.
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