Arboriculture Technician Certificate – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Program Info

School:

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Faculty:

School of Life Science and Business

Degree:

Certificate

Field of Study:

Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science Technologies/Technicians, General

Description:

Climb your way to an exciting career in urban forestry with the Arboriculture Technician Certificate. Led by the guiding principles of tree management in sustainable urban ecosystems, this four month long program will equip you with current industry safety standards and practices while you hone your skills in the trees.

Led by industry trained instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the life of trees by conducting ground and aerial operations, pruning and performing tree risk assessments. As the only program of its kind in Alberta, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience practicing your skills in our 12,000 square foot on campus Landscape Pavilion, along with the College’s urban forest.

URL:

Arboriculture Technician Certificate at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Length:

4 Month(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$7,868

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $10,355.76

Facts

LOCATION: Olds, Alberta

SCHOOL TYPE: College

LANGUAGE: English

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Students: 1,363

ENTRANCE DATES: January, May, September

CANADIAN STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $1,015

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $3,147

WEBSITE: https://www.oldscollege.ca/

TELEPHONE: (403) 556-8281

FAX: (403) 556-4711

EMAIL: info@oldscollege.ca

ADDRESS: 4500 – 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada

About

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been providing quality education for over a century. With a focus on agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College. Our regular, continued, online and blended programming offers accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

Our areas of expertise include Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Brewing, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Meat Processing, Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeships and Transitional Employment. Our emphasis on hands-on training, applied research and innovative learning has resulted in graduates who are in-demand.

On-campus housing is available in our newly constructed Centennial Village private rooms or College Courts townhouses. Living on campus provides many advantages both socially and academically. Off-campus housing is also available through the Students’ Association (SAOC).

Our Career Services Office provides extensive services to students including career fairs, resume-writing and interview skills workshops and an online job board. The Broncos Athletics program competes in 8 different sports in the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC). A variety of clubs are also supported by the SAOC.

Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory. We have developed two new spaces to enhance our indigenous students’ experience at Olds College: The Olds College Indigenous Centre gathering place and a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Olds College Health & Wellness provides free and confidential services to support students.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	50
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Grade11 Mathematics or Grade11 Precalculus 2 of Biology or Chemistry or Science 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2 50% or better in two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30 Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Test Scores:	Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*

50

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English
Grade11 Mathematics or Grade11 Precalculus
2 of Biology or Chemistry or Science

50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2
50% or better in two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Test Scores:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fees

International Students: The tuition fees for international students at Olds College range from $8,776 to $45,068.
Canadian Students: Canadian students should refer to the Fee Schedule on the Olds College website for the most accurate estimates of tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.

Notes

The actual tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the number of credits taken.
The Fee Schedule on the Olds College website is updated annually.
Students should contact the Olds College Admissions Office for more information about tuition fees.