Arboriculture Technician Certificate

What You'll Learn in the Arboriculture Technician Certificate.Learn the guiding principles of tree management in sustainable urban ecosystems, this four month long program will equip you with current industry safety standards and practices while you hone your skills in the trees.Led by industry trained instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the life of trees by conducting ground and aerial operations, pruning and performing tree risk assessments. As the only program of its kind in Alberta, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience practicing your skills in our 12,000 square foot on campus Landscape Pavilion, along with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology's urban forest.Program OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a certificate in Arboriculture Technician.

Admission Requirements: 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; 50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2; 50% or better in two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30. Applicants currently in high school or who are completing academic upgrading must submit proof of enrollment and any available interim/midterm marks.

Alternate Admission status may be offered to applicants who have not or will not complete one of the academic admission requirements. To be considered under Alternate Admission Status, applicants will be asked to provide the following:

1. (Required) Transcript(s) showing any completed high school and post-secondary courses
2. (Required) Letter of Introduction and Intent, outlining the following:
   • Introduce yourself
   • Indicate why you wish to enrol in the program
   • Elaborate on your career goals
   • Detail your experience relevant to this program and the industry
3. (Required) A resume of your work history, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, etc. for the last 5 years
4. (Optional) Include copies of any tickets and/or certificates you currently hold (e.g.: first aid, safety tickets, etc.)
5. (Optional) Letter(s) of reference from current or past employers/coaches/etc. (maximum of two letters)

Olds College welcomes applications from International Applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada.