Pre-Conference
Wednesday, November 9
The Wednesday before TCI EXPO is the place for in-depth, intense, comprehensive training to ramp up your skills right before you hit the full conference!
Registration is separate, and not included in the All-Access Pass.

Crew Leader Qualification (English)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This workshop is for aspiring, new, and veteran crew leaders who want to improve their leadership, communication, and personal management skills to strengthen their teams. Learn how to communicate more effectively, motivate your crew members and train new crew members to help you better resolve conflict.
Note: Participants must take an exam to earn TCIA’s Crew Leader Qualification.
Prerequisite: Completion of Tree Care Academy Crew Leader Manual.
The Workshop Fee: Includes Lunch
TCIA Member: $295
Non-Member: $395

Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
TCIA’s Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) is a great way to keep workers safe, ensure OSHA compliance, and document training. This one-day workshop helps workers recognize electrical hazards, meet ANSI-based required safety training and structure and support for employer certification of line-clearance arborists and arborists who work near energized lines on residential properties.
Includes lunch.
TCIA Member $115 Non-Member $215

Certified Tree Care Safety Professional One-Day Advanced Safety/Behavioral Workshop and Certification Exam
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
In this workshop, candidates will review safety management system concepts and receive professional instructions in teaching safety concepts to adults and in developing a coaching style based on their company’s needs. Role-playing exercises and skills demonstrations will be utilized. Call 800-733-2622 to get more information.
Eligibility: Please be aware that, in order to attend the workshop and be eligible to take the CTSP exam, you need to complete the following steps:
- Visit tcia.org/ctsp to enroll in the program (separate purchase required)
- Complete homework – all 13 Critical Thinking exercises and Safety Program checklist
- Register for the workshop and exam by calling 603-314-5380
The CTSP Virtual Exam: will be proctored online using the Proctor Free software. Requirements – Good internet/bandwidth connection, quiet space, headset or earbuds, webcam. Tablets and mobile devices are not supported. Proper ID is required to scan. The exam is available beginning 11/10/2022; 12:00 am (ET) and closes 11/12/2022; 11:30 pm (ET). The candidates will receive additional instructions.
Municipal and Utility Arborists:
Because your employers are ineligible for TCIA membership, the CTSP program extends TCIA member pricing to you for enrollment and certification workshops as a professional courtesy.
Workshop and Exam Fees:
TCIA member – $415 Early Bird (10/20/22); After EB deadline $455
Non-TCIA member – $575 Early Bird (10/20/22): After EB deadline $590
Lunch and proctor fees are included in pricing. 8 ISA CEUs
Sennebogen Workshop (Stanley, NC)
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sennebogen is one of the leading global manufacturers in the material handling and crane technology sectors with the widest range of machines. They engineer and build material handlers, electric material handlers, telehandlers, tree handlers, demolition machines, crawler cranes, duty-cycle cranes and port cranes. Visit Sennebogen’s headquarters and training center to learn about their business and the history of mechanized equipment, get a tour of their 33-acre facility, and test-drive the 718 Material Handler. Your registration includes transportation to and from Sennebogen, lunch and swag bags packed with Sennebogen gear!
Fee: $115 Net proceeds from this event will be donated to the TCIAF Arborist Safety Training Institute.
Sponsored by
Advanced Business Leadership (EOS)
8:00 am – Noon
Great leaders need great tools. Learn how to manage the vision for your business, focus on priorities, get clear on issues and gain traction together as a healthier leadership team using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model. EOS can help you with simple, practical tools that you and your leadership team can use immediately for your business. Learn about the three fundamental areas to help you improve your vision, support your employees and systemize your processes.
TCIA Members $150 Non-members: $225
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