Certificate in Arboriculture (Co-op)

Fleming College - Frost Campus (Lindsay)

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,345/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 16,000 +

Int. Students: 400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 Albert St S, Lindsay, ON K9V 5E6, Canada

Certificate in Arboriculture (Co-op)

Program Overview

Love trees and want to help preserve our environment? With Fleming’s Arboriculture Co-op program, it’s possible to live in an urban setting and contribute to the environmental effort.


Program Highlights

As an Arboriculture graduate, you'll maintain and preserve trees and shrubs in the urban landscape and green spaces of our communities – providing cleaner air and much needed "green" relief from the concrete jungle.

  • The program offers theoretical knowledge for all aspects of urban tree care, as well as such practical skills as safe tree climbing techniques, aerial rescue, pruning techniques, tree removal, power line clearing, and the operation and maintenance of relevant equipment.
  • You will be able to identify approximately 140 species of trees and shrubs in both summer and winter conditions, and to diagnose and remedy major pests, disease, and tree disorders using the latest integrated management options to promote plant health.
  • In 2nd semester, you can take the Arborist and Utility Arborist exemption exams, to qualify you for the in-school portion of these MAESD apprenticeships (there is no additional cost to you for your first attempt at writing these tests).


Learning Outcomes

  • Apply and integrate the principles of tree anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to the selection, establishment and maintenance of tree health in urban ecosystems.
  • Identify tree and shrub species in the urban forest, based on their physical characteristics and botanic classification to manage urban forest health and diversity.
  • Prescribe integrated treatments and preventative care to promote tree establishment and growth in the urban forest.
  • Perform tree care operations in accordance with professional codes of ethical practice, environmental legislation, standards, policies and procedures relevant to urban forest planning and management practices.
  • Perform complex tree care operations including maintenance of utility rights of way using advanced, industry-recognized aerial lift, climbing, and rigging techniques in accordance with industry requirements.
  • Safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot common pieces of industry-related equipment while ensuring optimum health and safety of self, team members and the environment.
  • Prepare reports and field records, documenting information accurately and in a timely manner, in compliance with industry regulations and established policies and procedures.
  • Create and implement work plans based on site and tree risk assessment in order to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Work safely in a collaborative environment demonstrating teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills in challenging work conditions.

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