Urban Arboriculture - Tree Care
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Program Overview
Humber’s Urban Arboriculture – Tree Care certificate program provides an introduction to the arborist and urban forestry trade. You will learn how to work safely and to keep trees healthy under the unique working conditions of the urban forest. Upon completion, you will have a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of urban tree care including tree health and hazard assessment, climbing, pruning, rigging, aerial rescue, chainsaw maintenance and use, teamwork, and safety.
Our advisory committee regularly reviews our curriculum, ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.
This program is not available to international applicants.
The Humber Advantage
Beyond the Traditional Classroon
Your journey in skilled trades starts at Humber Polytechnic. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, welding, industrial woodworking, construction, renovation labs and so much more. And it's all right here at the Humber Polytechnic Centre for Skilled Trades & Technology.
Ontario's trade industry is growing like never before and Humber is committed to building a strong, skilled workforce.
Based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you'll find a unique, state-of-the-art facility that takes you beyond a traditional classroom and provides hands-on practice in a simulated worksite, giving you specialized skills and training from industry experts.
If you've been waiting for a reason to get started in skilled trades, this is it! Start your journey at Humber's Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology and take charge of your future.
Facilities & Equipment
Humber College has some of the best facilities for delivery of this type of education. The Humber Arboretum is a 250 acre botanical garden that surrounds the campus and includes ornamental gardens, woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, and ecologically diverse environments centered on the west branch of the Humber River. The Arboretum serves as a unique “living classroom" for plant studies, construction, arboricultural and horticultural skills. Our new construction lab is housed in a weather protected 8000 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.
Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades
The Schulich Builders program will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 100 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates across colleges in Ontario including Humber.
Faculty Highlight
Bob Smith, faculty member in Humber's Arborist Apprenticeship program has won another award from the Ontario Parks Association.
Congratulations Bob!
Your Career
There are more than three million trees lining Toronto’s streets and in public parks and ravines, and millions more on private properties and across the GTA. Overall, researchers estimate that an urban tree processes five to ten times more carbon dioxide than a rural tree. Help maintain a healthy, sustainable urban forest ecosystem working for municipalities, provincial and federal governments, and public utilities. Tree care contractors and other private-sector employers are also looking for well-trained tree workers. Demand is strong for tree climbers in particular.
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Program Availability
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Open |
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Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Not Available |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Urban Arboriculture & Arborist Apprenticeship at Humber Polytechnic
Watch the video to learn more about the Urban Arboriculture & Arborist Apprenticeship programs at Humber Polytechnic.
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