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Diploma of Arboriculture Technician
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
- Olds, Canada
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-month on-campus certificate in tree care and arboriculture.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Arboriculture Technician to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in conducting ground operations
- Pruning trees for structure and health. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Arboriculture company owner or operator
- Landscape maintenance
- Municipal parks service
- Urban forester
- Arborist
Curriculum
- One four-month term of five courses: exploring the life of trees
- Conducting ground operations
- Pruning trees for structure and health
- Performing tree risk assessment and conducting aerial operations. Hands-on practice happens in a 12
- 000 square foot landscape pavilion and the college urban forest
- No work term is listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent) with 50% in the subjects each programme names (typically English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 and Math 20-1/20-2)
- Trades and short pre-employment programmes ask for Grade 10-12
- High school diploma or age 18+
- Some add job-shadowing hours or a questionnaire. English proficiency required
- Veterinary Technical Assistant
- Arboriculture Technician and Meat Processing: Grade 12 with 50% subject minimums (VTA: English 30-1/30-2
- Math 20-1/20-2
- One of Biology/Chemistry/Science 20)
- Heavy Equipment Operator: high school diploma or equivalent
- Age 18+ at completion
- Class 5 licence recommended
- Driver abstract
- Personal profile.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation (or equivalent), Programme-specific requirements on each programme page.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 55
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start (no deadline published). Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
- English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,450 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | $31,898 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Olds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Horticulture |
| Department | Arboriculture Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Full Time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $8,450 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The deposit is $31,898 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 55.