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Arboriculture  Arboriculture

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Arboriculture

Arboriculture

Issued by Milwaukee Area Technical College

Badge Description

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.

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.

Skills Customer Service Plant Health Care Planting Rigging Tree Climbing Tree Selection

Badge Criteria

Completion of HORT-114- Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants

A 3-credit college-level course

Completion of HORT-115- Plant Pests and Controls

A 3-credit college-level course

Completion of HORT-127- Arboriculture 1: Tree Care Fundamentals

A 3-credit college-level course.

Completion of HORT-128- Arboriculture 2: Climbing and Pruning

A 3-credit college-level course.

Completion of HORT-129- Arboriculture 3: Rigging and Removal

A 3-credit college-level course.

Completion of HORT-130- Pesticide Applicator Training

A 1-credit college-level course. Badges are issued to those who complete these courses with a letter grade of C or better.

Aligned Outcomes

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