AGR-HOR7300 - Arboriculture Certificate
Course Description
Class Instruction and Delivery: In-Person (Synchronous) and Online (Asynchronous)
Interested in a career in arboriculture? Employers across North Carolina are seeking arborists for roles in urban forestry, municipalities, utilities, landscape contracting, and more. This 16-week Arboriculture Certificate course offers hands-on training in tree planting, pruning, disease management, tree climbing, and safety practices, providing a solid foundation whether you're new to the industry or looking to expand your knowledge. When combined with three years of work experience, it can lead to becoming an ISA Certified Arborist. The course also covers tree identification, biology, risk assessment, and industry standards, and was developed by Central Piedmont Community College in partnership with the NC Urban Forestry Council and F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts. Start your new career today—contact us for more information!
Course Outline
Course Outline (Public) Topics covered include;
1. Tree Biology
2. Business Communications
3. Integrated Pest Management
4. Plant Identification
5. Tree Safety
6. Soil and Water Relations
7. Tree Climbing
8. Urban Forestry and Tree Protection
9. Tree Risk Assessment
10. Equipment Operations and Maintenance
11. Fertilizers
12. Plant Health Care
Learner Outcomes
Successfully complete the number of online and in-person class training hours to understand the world of trees and/or expand their knowledge base to stay current with industry changes.Notes
Class Instruction and Delivery: In-Person (Synchronous) and Online (Asynchronous)