Ontario College Certificate
Program Code: 01991
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters
Humber’s Urban Arboriculture – Tree Care certificate program provides an introduction to the arborist and urban forestry trade. You will learn how to work safely and to keep trees healthy under the unique working conditions of the urban forest. Upon completion, you will have a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of urban tree care including tree health and hazard assessment, climbing, pruning, rigging, aerial rescue, chainsaw maintenance and use, teamwork, and safety.
Our advisory committee regularly reviews our curriculum, ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.
This program is not available to international applicants.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
or
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Field Practice Session Requirements
Before participating in this program, students must fully understand or be prepared in the following:
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $2,254.95 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $4,247.57 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $1,992.62 |
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | N/A |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | N/A |
Program Ancillary Fee | N/A |
Co-op/Placement | N/A |
Total | N/A |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | N/A |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | N/A |
Program Ancillary Fee | N/A |
Co-op/Placement | N/A |
Total | N/A |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Details and Specifications | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
Processor | Intel i7 (Quad core) | Intel i7 (Quad core or higher) |
Memory | Minimum 16 GB of RAM | |
Storage | Minimum 250 GB storage space (SSD) preferable, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac | |
Other | Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Study materials, personal protective equipment (PPE) and small tools; transportation to and from off-campus work sites, within or in the vicinity of the Greater Toronto Area, is the responsibility of the student.
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Mark Graves, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
416.675.6622 ext. 74441
mark.graves@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.
Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.
Print/Download Date: December 8, 2024