Make your living taking care of the urban tree canopy. This apprenticeship program consists of a twelve-week Level 1 session and a twelve-week Level 2 session focusing on the planting, maintenance and removal of trees in urban settings. Job opportunities exist in the utility, municipal, and commercial tree-care sectors. Entry-level positions usually require strong climbing skills - after that, how high you climb is based on your skills, strengths and the specific needs of your employer.

This program emphasizes safety, teamwork and the development of sound, up-to-date job skills and workplace practices. Lectures and labs are balanced with a major practical fieldwork component, setting you up with the knowledge and skills you need to start your career as an arborist.

Courses

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

Admission selection is based on the following requirements:

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  Academic

  This apprenticeship is regulated by the Ontario College of Trades. You and your employer are required to register through your local Apprenticeship Branch Office of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD).

  You will be scheduled for the in-school portion of training by MLTSD. Apprentices who have been scheduled for the in-school training will be sent an Offer of Classroom Training letter from the MLTSD.

  For more information, visit ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship

  Required Preparation

  • Grade 12

  For Peel Region, please contact:

  MLTSD – Apprenticeship Branch
  The Emerald Centre
  10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 404
  Mississauga, ON  L5R 3K6
  905.279.7333 or 800.736.7332
  tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training 

  Mature Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  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 program eligibility.

  Degrees

  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.

  College Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  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.

  Degrees

  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.

  University Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  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.

  Degrees

  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.

How to Become an Apprentice

Visit www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship for instructions.

Post-Admission Requirements

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).

Apprenticeship Requirements

Apprentices must understand/accept the following:

• field practice sessions are two days a week, even under bad weather conditions
• at least 50 per cent of field time involves tree climbing to heights of 40 feet or more
• attendance at all classes is mandatory; unauthorized absences may result in expulsion from the program and/or cancellation of apprenticeship
• apprentices must dress appropriately for scheduled activities and prevailing weather conditions
• on a scheduled rotating basis, students are responsible for supervision of field practice sessions and transportation of tools and equipment to job sites
• students must supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE) and small tools. Required PPE and small tools will be discussed during the first week of school.

Note: All students entering this program must have received a tetanus injection or booster shot within the last 10 years.

Fees

• Level 1 - $650
• Level 2 - $650.

Fees are subject to change.

Equipment & Device Requirements

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Program Specific Questions

Mark Graves, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4731
mark.graves@humber.ca

Current students please send inquiries to: SATadvising@humber.ca.

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

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.

On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.