This course has been designed to assist tree care professionals and other professionals who wish to become Certified Arborists. It has been developed to help prepare individuals for the certified arborist exam administered by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Note: Exam eligibility requirements: 3 yrs experience in arboriculture or a 2yr degree in arboriculture and 2 yrs of experience or a 4 yr degree in a related field and 1 year practical experience.
Course Outline
Day one, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tree Biology, Soil Science, Water Management,
Tree Nutrition and Fertilization and Tree
Identification
Day two, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tree Selection, Installation & Establishment,
Pruning, Tree Support, Lightning Protection and
Trees and Construction
Day three, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Diagnosis and
Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree
Assessment and Risk Management, Tree
Worker Safety, Climbing and Working in Trees
and Urban Forestry
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