The Arboriculture Trade includes three distinct and progressive Certificates of Qualification. The three are; Arborist Technician, Climbing Arborist and Field Arborist. The Arboriculturist Apprenticeship program is independent from the Landscape and Production Horticulturist programs. You are only required to take the above-mentioned levels to gain your Arboriculturist Apprenticeship.
Watch this video ‘Arboriculture Apprenticeship‘ for a quick summary of the Arboriculture Apprenticeship Program.
For details on how to register in one of the programs, click on the trade specific title, and to see their videos.
Must have your Certificate of Qualification as an Arborist Technician and Climbing Arborist
In-school training for 6 weeks
Require 1,600 workplace hours with confirmation of hours by your employer
The Field Arborist prunes and performs other work of Climbing Arborists on tress from a ground and aerial situation, including climbing and aerial bucket work
A Field Arborist also;
develops and implements Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care plans
develops tree preservation strategies
inspects sites and tress for damage and hazards
performs job estimating, tree inventory, and tree appraisals
prepares reports in the technical areas described above
perform supervisory duties
This will result in a Certificate of Qualification Field Arborist.
What is an Arborist?
Manage and maintain trees and shrubs in the urban forest
Focus on the health and safety of trees and the urban landscape