Andrew Hordyk
Lead Instructor
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Expertise
Train the Trainer
Comprehensive Tree Risk Management Qualification
Electrical Awareness
Structural Tree Support Systems
Tree Appraisal Qualification
Tree Insect and Disease Management
Urban Tree Planting
Utility - Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting for Powerline Restoration
Utility Tree Worker Programing
Tree Biology & Care
Tree Pruning
Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques
Hazard & Danger Tree Felling & Cutting
Hazard & Danger Tree Felling & Cutting for Fire Operations
Technical Tree Felling & Cutting
Modern Tree Climbing Systems
Chipper Safety & Ground Operations
Aerial Lift Operations & Fall Protection
Aerial Lift Emergency Evacuation & Extrication
Production Tree Removal & Rigging
Tree Climber Rescue & Emergency Preparedness
About Me
Andrew is the owner of Arborwood Tree Service Inc., a full service tree company focused on safety, integrity and professionalism that has been in business since 1997. Andrew is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Qualified Arborist Instructor and Andrew brings a multitude of credentials and experiences to the training and education world. In addition to volunteering on the Fire Department in West Lincoln, he is Past Chair of the ISA, International Tree Climbing Competition; other past experience has been as a volunteer, judging the International Tree Climbing Championship work climb event 2001 to 2009 and a lead instructor for Arboriculture Canada Training and Education Ltd.
Experience & Industry Involvement
2000 - Present
Over 15 years experience in the tree care industry, working for two large private tree companies in Canada and for the last 24 years managing Arborwood Tree Service Inc.
1999 - Present
ISA Certified Arborist and member of the ISA
ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor (ISA 1586)
2000 - 2006
ArborMaster Training Canada Inc. courses completed:
Climbing Skills Level I & II
Precision Felling Level I & II
Pruning, Cabling and Bracing
Emergency Response / Aerial Rescue
Structural Risk Assessment
Static Integrated Assessment
Rigging Level I & II
2006 - Present
Arboriculture Canada Training & Education courses completed:
Tree Climbing, Fall Protection and Work Positioning
Chainsaw Safety, Cutting and Technical Tree Rigging
Tree Dynamics and Integrated Risk Assessment
Emergency Readiness and High Angle Rescue
Tree Rope Access
2003
Completion of 'How to be a Better Trainer' seminar at Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
February 2007
Successful completion of Introduction to Soil Foodweb, Compost Technology, Light Microscope Techniques and Preliminary Advisor Training course from Sustainable Studies Institute & Soil Foodweb Canada
2007 - 2010
Past Board Member of the Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
1994 - 2010
Active Tree Climbing Competitor in the Ontario ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Chapter events
2001 - 2003
Work Climbing Judge at the ISA International Tree Climbing Competition (ITCC)
2003 - 2009
Head Judge for the Work Climbing event at the ISA International Tree Climbing Competition (ITCC)
2009 - 2013
Head Judge of all events at the ISA International Tree Climbing Competition (ITCC)
2013 - Three-year term
Chairman of the ISA International Tree Climbing Competition (ITCC)
2006
Seasonal instructor for Arborist Certificate Program at Humber College
Authorized Pesticide applicator
Current Work Zone Traffic Control and Safety Certificate (Road Book 7)
Class "DZ" drivers license
2002 - 2008
Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Township of West Lincoln (2002 - 2008)
2006 - Present
Lead instructor for Chainsaw Train the Trainer and Instructor Intensive Camps, programs designed to build new instructors for Arboriculture Canada and in all industries.
2000 - Present
Consulting Arborist Service
Consulted on tree preservation requirements and provided written Arborist reports for various clients including (but not limited to):
Grimsby Heritage Community
Grimsby Good Shepherd Centre
Hamilton Phelps Homes
2007
Spirit of the Competition Award, a testament to a congenial and team-oriented approach during the Ontario Chapter Tree Climbing Competition
2001 - Present
Speaker at ISA annual international conferences
2001 - Present
Speaker at Tree Care Industry Expo and Conference events
2005
Speaker at Landscape Ontario, Hazardous Tree Evaluation and Mitigation
2001 - Present
Speaker and organizer of ArborDay at local elementary schools
2002 - Present
Speaker at local high schools for career day
Qualifications & Memberships
1990 - 1993
Business Administration Program, Marketing Major - Sheridan College, Oakville
1993 - 1994
Landscape Gardener Apprentice Program, Sheridan College, Oakville
1998 - 1998
Arborist Apprenticeship (1 year) - Humber College, Toronto
2016 - 2017
BETA student for the Utility Vegetation Management program at SAIT