Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: N/A
- Offering: In-Person, Online
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: Based on individual program
About the Credential
The arboriculture digital badge will help prepare you for a career in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry. You will learn tree climbing, pruning, rigging, removals, plant health care, tree selection, and tree planting
HOW TO earn a Credential
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HORT-114 | Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants | 3-credit college-level course |
| HORT-115 | Plant Pests and Controls | 3-credit college-level course |
| HORT-127 | Arboriculture 1: Tree Care Fundamentals | 3-credit college-level course |
| HORT-128 | Arboriculture 2: Climbing and Pruning | 3-credit college-level course |
| HORT-129 | Arboriculture 3:Rigging and Removal | 3-credit college-level course |
| HORT-130 | Pesticide Applicator Training | 1-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Tuition for Individual MicroCredentials and Badges is paid for by the student. However, if you plan to further your education with a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree, financial aid and scholarships may be available. Please meet with your Pathway Advisor before registering for more information.
Related Programs
Landscape Horticulture
For opportunities that require outdoor work, creativity and plant knowledge, check out horticulture/landscape careers. This program includes coursework in landscape maintenance and arboriculture, and emphasizes hands-on learning.
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