Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
The Humber Advantage
Humber offers unique facilities with The Humber Arboretum, a 250 acre botanical garden that surrounds the campus and includes ornamental gardens, woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, and ecologically diverse environments. It provides a unique “living classroom" for plant studies, construction, arboricultural and horticultural skills. Our new construction lab is housed in a weather protected 8,000 square foot facility which allows full scale structures such as decks, gazebos, retaining walls and water features. We also have excellent computer labs for teaching our CAD (computer aided design and drafting) courses.
Humber Also Offers
Urban Arboriculture – Tree Care certificate program, which provides the same training as the Arborist Apprenticeship program, but does not require the student to be employed in the tree-care industry prior to joining the program.
Faculty Highlight
Bob Smith, faculty member in Humber's Arborist Apprenticeship program has won another award from the Ontario Parks Association.
Your Career
By absorbing carbon dioxide, urban trees provide environmental benefits. By providing shade that reduces the need for air conditioning in summer, and by serving as windbreaks that reduce heating needs in winter, properly located and managed trees reduce the demand for carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Overall, researchers estimate that an urban tree can save 5 to 10 times more carbon than a rural tree. You can help make the most of these important environmental assets and find exciting job opportunities in the utility, municipal and commercial tree-care sectors.
Entry level positions usually require strong climbing skills – and after that, how high you climb is based on your skills, strengths and the specific needs of your employer.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Ontario Certificate of Qualification Trade Exam
Apprentices completing the required in-school training are issued a Certificate of Apprenticeship from Humber College. Upon successful completion of in-school and on-the-job training, apprentices may write the Ontario Certificate of Qualification trade exam.
Related Programs
Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship
Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Length: 12 weeks
Urban Arboriculture - Tree Care
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Length: 2 semesters
Arborist Apprenticeship Program Video
Watch the video to learn more about the Arborist Apprenticeship program from Humber faculty.
Humber
ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Career Fair 2020
Wed, February 12, 2020
Humber’s Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) was pleased to host the 10th Annual ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Career Fair.
New Fall 2019: Programs with Optional Co-op
Thu, July 11, 2019
As part of FAST’s commitment to work-integrated learning and the development of career-ready graduates.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Optional Co-op streams in the following programs:
- Building Construction Technician
- Computer and Network Support Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology – Control Systems
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Sustainable Energy and Building Technology
Starting with the Fall 2019 intake, students will have the option to participate in co-op at various points in their academic program. The co-op work terms will alternate between periods of academic study and are sequenced to best address the needs of industry and demand. Information about the co-op option will be available on program webpages and the Work Placement Services website.
Humber winners at Skills Ontario Competition 2019
Thu, May 23, 2019
Congratulations to all competitors and winners for making Humber proud. We can't wait to see what the future holds for all of you!
The Skills Ontario Competition is Canada's largest skilled trade and technology competition, which offers a unique opportunity for top students to demonstrate their talents and skills. Over two and a half days, they capture the attention of their educators, family, friends and prospective employers. Winners are awarded with Gold, Silver or Bronze medals, including monetary awards and the opportunity to compete in the Skills Canada National Competition after which they have a chance to move on to World Skills Competition.
Numerous Humber students, from different fields, gave their best in the competitions, and brought home medals.
Congratulations to all competitors and winners for making Humber proud. We can't wait to see what the future holds for all of you!
Automation & Controls
Everest Bezati - Bronze
Electronics
Brendan Woo - Gold
Nicholas Roos - Silver
Heating Systems
Wylie Gallant - Bronze
Horticulture & Landscape Design Team of Two
Patrick Misko & Taylor Schottroff - Bronze
Landscape Design
Thales Leonardo DaSilva - Gold
Raymond Ho - Silver
Mechanical CADD
Keiran O'Neil - Bronze
Mechatronics Team of Two
Hartej Tapia & Marko Gunja - Gold
Sunhail Mohammed & Alex Mosor - Silver
No news at this time.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology Events
Last Day of Classes
Humber
Fri, December 13, 2019
All Campuses
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Province-Wide Virtual Information Recruitment Session
Humber
Mon, January 18, 2021
North
Attention all ARC, CIVIL, SNRG, BCTI, CETI, Carpentry and Renovation Technician and PMPG graduating students. Are you interested in working as a Property Inspector?
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. MPAC provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.
Please join us for a virtual information session and province wide recruitment for full-time Property Inspectors on the following dates:
- Jan 18, 2021 - 11:30am-1:00pm
- Jan 20, 2021- 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Jan 26, 2021 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Please register in advance through the Eventbrite link here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-career-info-session-become-a-property-inspector-with-mpac-registration-133003754811
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology News
Bachelor of Industrial Design Thesis Show 2020
Thu, March 12, 2020
(and onward)
Supply Chain Management Annual Career Networking Event
Wed, March 11, 2020
The annual Supply Chain Management Career Fair was another very successful event hosted by Work Placement Services.
No news at this time.
Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.
On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
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HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT & DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
FEES
CONTACT US
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Apprenticeship Requirements
Apprentices must understand/accept the following:
- field practice sessions are two days a week, even under bad weather conditions
- at least 50 per cent of field time involves tree climbing to heights of 40 feet or more
- attendance at all classes is mandatory; unauthorized absences may result in expulsion from the program and/or cancellation of apprenticeship
- apprentices must dress appropriately for scheduled activities and prevailing weather conditions
- on a scheduled rotating basis, students are responsible for supervision of field practice sessions and transportation of tools and equipment to job sites
- students must supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE) and small tools. Required PPE and small tools will be discussed during the first week of school.
Note: All students entering this program must have received a tetanus injection or booster shot within the last 10 years.
Equipment & Device Requirements
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
| Processor | Intel i7 (Quad core) | Intel i7 (Quad core or higher) |
| Memory | Minimum 16 GB of RAM | |
| Storage | Minimum 250 GB storage space (SSD) preferable, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac | |
| Other | Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Equipment & Device Requirements contact:
Mark Graves, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4731
mark.graves@humber.ca
Current students please send inquiries to: SATadvising@humber.ca.
Fees
- Level 1 - $650
- Level 2 - $650.
Fees are subject to change.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
