Advancement Path
New Hire/1st Step Apprentices
Complete:
KPA:
Intro to KPA
Read Modules 1 through 3
Complete Quizzes for Modules 1 through 3
Field Assessments:
Initial Visit Knots
Chipper Competency
Chainsaw Competency
Second Check-In at 6 Months
Complete:
KPA:
Read Modules 4 through 6
Quizzes for Modules 4 through 6
Field Assessments:
Knots for Second Visit
Electrical Hazards
Tree Felling R1 Form
After completing the items under “New Hire/1st Step Apprentices” and “Second Check-In at 6 Months,” you will be eligible for Step 1 final evaluation! Congratulations!
When you pass this exam, you will move from Apprentice Step 1 to Step 2.
Talk with your JATC Instructor to get scheduled for this exam, and Good Luck!
3rd Check-In at 9 Months/Incumbent 2nd Step Apprentices
Complete:
KPA:
Modules 7 through 9
Quizzes for Modules 7 through 9
Field Assessments:
Worksite Risk Assessment
Tree Risk Assessment
Aerial Lift Proficiency
Bucket Rescue Evaluation
Climbing Assessment 1
Pruning Cuts Form
*Electrical Hazard and ID if not done at step 1
Incumbent 2nd Step Apprentices must complete exam 1! You can take this the same day as Exam 2.
4th Check-In at 12 Months/Incumbent 3rd Step Apprentices
Complete:
KPA:
Modules 10-12
Quizzes for Modules 10-12
Field Assessments:
Climbing Assessment 2
Tree Felling R2
Pruning Cuts Form
After completing the items under “3rd Check-In at 9 Months” and “4th Check-In at 12 Months,” you will be eligible for Step 2 final evaluation! Congratulations!
When you Pass this exam, you will move from apprentice Step 2 to Step 3.
Talk with your JATC Instructor to get scheduled for this exam, and Good Luck!
Incumbent 3rd Step Apprentices must take exam 1 and 2. These can all be taken on the same day.
5th Check-In at 15 Months
Complete:
KPA:
Modules 13-16
Quizzes for Modules 13-16
Field Assessments:
Climbing Competency
*Electrical Hazard and ID if not yet complete
*Aerial Lift if not yet complete
6th Check-In at 18 Months
Complete:
KPA:
Review (suggested)
Field Assessments:
Climb Rescue Evaluation
After completing the items under “5th Check-In at 15 Months” and “6th Check-In at 18 Months,” you will be eligible for Step 3 final evaluation! Congratulations!
When you pass this exam, you will move from Apprentice Step 3 to Journeyman!
Talk with your JATC Instructor to get scheduled for this exam, and Good Luck!
If you are already a Journeyman and/or Foreman:
It is strongly suggested that you read through the KPA Chapters and take the Quizzes as practice and preparation for the Step 3 Final Evaluation, however, you are not required to do so.
KPA:
None required
Field Assessments:
Aerial Lift Assessment
Bucket Rescue
Climbing Competency
Climbing Rescue
Electrical Hazards and ID
After completing the items above, you will be eligible to take the Step 3 Final Evaluation! Congratulations!
When you pass this exam, you will be recognized as a JATC Journeyman!
Talk with your JATC Instructor to get scheduled for this exam, and Good Luck!