Technology & Technician courses

Olds College

Arboriculture Technician Certificate in Olds College

  • Duration : 4 months
  • Intake : January
  • Level : Certificate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 7,008 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 54


About Arboriculture Technician Certificate in Olds College

What can you expect from our program?

Arboriculture Technicians learn and apply the guiding principles of tree management in sustainable urban ecosystems. You will learn how to adhere to current industry safety standards and practices while honing your skills in our unique Landscape Construction Pavillion. 

We consider Olds College to be a living learning laboratory where classroom instruction is enhanced by our grounds with a stunning variety of trees and shrubs that always need attention and care. Students are immersed in studies exploring the life of trees, conducting ground operations, pruning, performing tree risk assessments and conducting aerial operations. The nature of the work for an arboriculture student requires that you be in above average physical condition and well prepared for outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.

What will you learn?

  • Exploring the life of trees
  • Conduction ground operations
  • Pruning trees for structure and health
  • Performing tree risk assessment
  • Conducting aerial operations

Your Future

Job opportunities include: Landscape and horticulture technician and contracting for landscape or grounds maintenance services.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • 50% or better in Two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS      :     no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
  • TOEFL    :     overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
  • PTE         :     score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53. 

Olds College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Program Tuition Fee per year
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year $7,008 CAD
Admin Fee $217
Book & Supply $750 CAD
Application Fee $157.50 CAD

Olds College  English Language Requirements

Test Minimum score required
Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) Internet based test - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
PTE Academic score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53 
CAEL overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50

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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 7,008

Total

$ 7,008