Aerial Rescue Practical Workshop 2025

April 26, 2025
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM​
Parkers Lake Park  /  Plymouth 
15205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN

Workshop Description


​Join us on Arbor Day for an intensive hands-on Aerial Rescue practical workshop led by Rebecca Seibel, Eric Raven, and Mitch Hoy.

Learn and grow alongside your fellow tree workers, and fulfill ANSI Z-133 recommendation about practicing incident response for aerial rescue. This workshop is particularly geared toward those aiming to fulfill requirements for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Credential. Each participant completing the practical rescue will receive a certificate of completion.​

Capacity: ​Limited to 30 participants 

Required Gear: PPE, Harness, One Rope, Climbing System

*Work climbing experience necessary*: Must be able to ascend and descend and tie your own system. At least 1 year professional climbing experience recommended (must have a minimum of 18 months work experience to apply for the Tree Climber Credential). 

Schedule At-A-Glance

(Subject to change)

7:30am     Registration opens (coffee, light breakfast provided)
8:00am     Welcome / Introductions / Explanation of the Day
9:00am     Rotations
11:00am  Lunch (provided)
11:30am  Rotations
4:00pm     Wrap Up / Closing Ceremonies /  CEU Checkout and Certificates

ISA Certified Tree Climber Credential


​This workshop is particularly geared toward those aiming to fulfill requirements for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Credential.​

​To be eligible for the exam, one must have at least 18 months work climbing experience, plus proof of hands-on training in aerial rescue, CPR, and First Aid.  To find out more about applicant, candidate, and credential holder information, visit the ISA Tree Climber credential webpage. ​

Upcoming MN opportunities for the written and the skills exams to earn the credential:​

Written Exam

  • Pearson VUE Testing Center
  • Paper based exam
    • August 1, 2025 in Woodbury
    • October 30, in Plymouth

Skills Exam:

  • Competing in MN TCC in May 2025
  • September 19, 2025 in Plymouth, MN

Any questions regarding the credential, eligibility, or the exams, feel free to contact MSA at msa@msa-live.org.​

CEUs​


ISA CEUs available.

Registration


$185 – Current MSA Member (each individual must be a member to receive this rate).
$215 – Non MSA Member

Cancellation Policy​

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Cancellation notices submitted to MSA on or before April 18, 2025, will receive a refund less a $15 per registrant cancellation processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after April 18.​

Questions​

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​msa@msa-live.org