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Certificate in Urban Forestry
Certificate in Urban Forestry

Certificate in Urban Forestry

  • ID:FC010098
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Fees (CAD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students applying to Urban Forestry must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English

English requirements:

If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:

  • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80 with no score less than 20
  • Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL: 550
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall 60
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 76
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 58+
  • Duolingo: 105+

Other requirements:

  • Good physical condition
  • Completion of Standard First Aid and Heart Saver CPR is required for graduation

Course Information

Trees clean the air and provide much needed "green" relief from the concrete jungle.

You will learn how to care for urban trees and tree canopies, and gain a basic understanding of the landscape industry. As an Urban Forestry graduate, you'll be able to work maintaining and preserving trees and shrubs in the urban landscape and green spaces of our communities.

  • You'll have the theoretical and practical knowledge to work on all aspects of urban tree care.

  • While this program emphasizes the non-climbing aspects of tree and landscape care, you'll be able to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chainsaws, wood chippers, stumpers, and other relevant mechanical equipment.

  • You will be able to identify approximately 140 species of trees and shrubs in both summer and winter conditions.

  • In order to better protect trees and shrubbery, you will be able to diagnose and remedy major pests, disease, and tree disorders - using the latest techniques and treatments to promote plant health.

Simply put, students choose Fleming College because of our reputation in the industry. Employers look to our Urban Forestry and Arboriculture programs to find well-trained graduates. The School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences has a 40-year plus reputation among professional organizations and employers working in the field.

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COURSES AND DESCRIPTIONS

SEMESTER 1

  •  Dendrology

  • FSTY 7

  • Units/ Hours: 60

  •  Forest Entomology and Pathology

  • FSTY 11

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

  • MECH 45

  • Units/ Hours: 90

  •  Tree Health Management

  • FSTY 99

  • Units/ Hours: 90

  •  General Education Elective

  • Units/ Hours: 45

SEMESTER 2

  •  Arboriculture Skills and Techniques

  • FSTY 58

  • Units/ Hours: 90

  •  Business Practices for Urban Forestry

  • BUSN 145

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Career Preparation

  • APST 154

  • Units/ Hours: 30

  •  Field Placement

  • FLPL 20

  • Units/ Hours: 80

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Tree Sciences and Practices

  • FSTY 60

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Woody Plant Propagation

  • FSTY 76

  • Units/ Hours: 45

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

When you graduate, you'll be qualified for jobs such as:

  • urban forest technician

  • plant health care technician

  • tree and shrub specialist

  • urban parks manager

  • landscape tree specialist

Employers include municipalities, private companies, utility companies, and provincial ministries.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Morcare Insurance - $709

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