Urban Forestry - Arboriculture (Pembroke) (Certificate, Full-time)

About this programme

Provide environmental, social and economic benefits in today's society with a career in urban forestry. In the one-year Urban Forestry - Arboriculture Ontario College Certificate program, you experience a hands-on education exploring arboriculture science with tree care skills. You acquire the skills and knowledge related to a range of tree care services provided by professional arborists, including: tree climbing tree identification tree pruning tree removal tree care tree planting identification of common tree wildlife identification, diagnosis and management of tree diseases Spend much of your classroom time outside, practicing tree-climbing techniques, and using chainsaws, chippers and other arborist equipment. Become proficient working at heights and in all weather conditions. Practice your skills on real trees in both simulated and urban work environments. Develop foundational tree identification and safe tree-climbing skills through theoretical, laboratory and hands-on learning. Participate in workplace scenarios that replicate actual challenges faced by arborists. In classroom and labs settings, examine tree science and arboriculture practices, such as planting, pruning and removal. Graduates may find a career as a(n): certified arborist consulting arborist lead climber secondary climber manager crew lead groundsperson There are employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas such as: commercial tree service companies public utility companies city, county, and other government agencies landscape maintenance firms nurseries garden centres industrial complexes private estates theme parks and resorts arboretums botanical gardens tree research centres golf courses Graduates may be eligible to write the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.