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 Badge
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 Badge
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 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
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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