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Certificates - Urban Forestry - Arboriculture
Certificates - Urban Forestry - Arboriculture

Certificates - Urban Forestry - Arboriculture

  • ID:AC010009
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Fees (CAD)

* International student Premium, study materials

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

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • International Application Form (International Application Form)

English Requirement

  • International applicants must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: (IELTS / TOEFL) IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

Other Requirement

  • College Eligibility

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR

    • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR

    • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR

    • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

  • Program Eligibility

    • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C) or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher.

    • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

Course Information

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 fertilization

  • tree planting

  • diagnoses and management of tree diseases

Spend the majority of your time in the program outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and heights. Working on real trees, practice climbing techniques and learn to become proficient in the use of arborist-related equipment including chainsaws, chippers and stump grinders. 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 practises, such as planting, pruning and removal.

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Level: 01

  • ENL7777

  • Communications I

  • FOR7101

  • Basic Tree Climbing

  • FOR7102

  • Equipment Operations and Maintenance

  • FOR7106

  • Advanced Tree Climbing

  • FOR7109

  • Forest Entomology and Pathology

  • FOR7114

  • Dendrology

  • Level: 02

  • FOR7103

  • Tree Sciences and Practices

  • FOR7107

  • Arboriculture Practices

  • FOR7108

  • Tree Removal

  • FOR7110

  • Urban Soils

  • FOR7115

  • Tree Pruning Techniques

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of the program may find employment as Head Arborist, Crew Leader, Arborist, Arborist Assistant, Climber, Apprentice Climber, Consulting Arborist and Ground Staff.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year

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