utility specialist

I'm probably going to take it this year also. I've talked to several people that have taken it and say it is really easy compared to the CA exam. I've read the book a couple of times and self quizzed. Looking forward to getting that behind me. I recently took the NC Pesticide,and the right of way exams. I passed both but was worried about the right of way test. I should have studied it more than I did. Good Luck!
 
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I'm probably going to take it this year also. I've talked to several people that have taken it and say it is really easy compared to the CA exam. I've read the book a couple of times and self quizzed. Looking forward to getting that behind me. I recently took the NC Pesticide,and the right of way exams. I passed both but was worried about the right of way test. I should have studied it more than I did. Good Luck!

[/ QUOTE ]I took 4 NC pest tests--most of the right answers were "read the label". The util cert test is worth studying for--the guide pretty well sums it up, though I did study related stuff I was not strong on.
 
Thanks, thats what my boss told me. He took it and said I probably do not even have to read the study guide, but I have read through it a few times anyways. has anyone found any online practice tests?
 
Been a few years since I took it. One thing that I do remember is that the questions come from all aspects of the work, from things like pesticides to types or pruning or how best to work with customers. If I remember correctly it's about 100 questions. The study guide only helped a little, we had gathered most of the suggested readings but did not find them any more useful than just experience. Good luck.
 
Thanks, I see your title says utility forester. If you don't mind my asking, what all education did you go through? That is the route I am heading, I have seen job offers in all different requests and requirements. I know with my work ethic and knowledge I can reach any goal. I want to help improve utility budget priority, clearance planning, overall efficiency, and total success. I understand any job is just a small pawn in a business game but I want to start somewhere.
 
Yes I would consider myself a utility forester rather than a utility arborist, I do not climb for my daily job. As far as education I have degree in forest management, it's not usually needed as long as you have experience in the field, that usually includes work such as line clearance. Besides that I hold a pesticide applicators license, certified arborist certification, and a utility specialist certification. My degree and previous summer work with utilities is how I came into this field, though I have seen many that have worked their way up from the ground (ideally this is the way that you do it so that you a better understanding). I started out just planning work, now I do that plus all the customer items, sometimes I am a gf for the crews, and just about everything else that comes along.
 
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