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Submitter's Information
Name
Laura Forlin
Title
Faculty and Dept. Co-chair
Region
Bay Area
College
Merritt College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Jason Holloway
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Tree Climber Specialist
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Horticulture (010900)
Projected Start Date
08/27/18
Catalog Description
This Tree Climber Specialist Certificate prepares workers for careers linked to urban forestry related occupations, including arborist, arboriculture, tree care specialist, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, aerial tree work, crew leader and other identified occupations. This program follows an industry validated training model which combines classroom learning, and hands-on skill development in school shops/labs and training centers. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in basic horticultural principles, plant biology and physiology, tree ID, and urban forestry concepts; industry standard skills and practices related to safe work practices, trees/shrub maintenance, tree removal, advanced climbing skills, small and large equipment use, and leadership skills.
Enrollment Completer Projections
15-20.
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Apply tree biology and physiology to arboriculture practices.
Operate equipment safely.
Conduct site assessments and assess trees to mitigate risks.
Establish and maintain trees and shrubs safely; remove trees and shrubs safely.
Apply tree health care treatments.
Apply advanced aerial tree work.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
41 units
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
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Program Requirements
Certificate RequirementsCredit Hours: (41 Required)
Program Courses
LANHT 001 or Introduction to Landscape Horticulture with Lab (Day) LANHT 001E
LANHT 001E or Introduction to Landscape Horticulture (Evening) LANHT 001 3
LANHT 002 or Plant Materials: Tree ID and Culture with Lab (Day) LANHT 002E
LANHT 002E or Plant Materials: Tree ID and Culture (Evening) LANHT 002 3
LANHT 010 and Insect Pests 3
LANHT 011 and Plant Diseases and Their Management 3
LANHT 013 or Arboriculture with Lab (Day) LANHT 013E
LANHT 013E or Arboriculture (Evening) LANHT 013 3
LANHT 016 and Soil Management 3
LANHT 023 and Plant Terminology 2.5
LANHT 026 and Pruning 0.5
LANHT 080 and Urban and Community Forestry 2
LANHT 081 and Arborist Equipment Fundamentals 2
LANHT 082 and Tree Health Care 2
LANHT 083 and Large Equipment Operations for Arborists 3
LANHT 084 and Pruning for Urban and Community Forestry 1
LANHT 085 and Introduction to Climbing and Aerial Tree Work 2
LANHT 086 and Applied Aerial Tree Work 2
LANHT 087 and Advanced Aerial Tree Work 2
LANHT 088 and Crew Leadership in Arboriculture 1
LANHT 206 and Landscape Business Practices 3
Total units for the certificate: 41
Total: 41
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Published at
01/16/18 - 09:52 PM
Status
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