Eligibility Criteria
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U) is strongly recommended
Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications is required. Students who lack the requisite computer skills will be required to take a computer course at their own expense. Students must have acquired these computer skills before the beginning of second semester
Additional Requirements
Before participating in this program, students must fully understand the following:
field practice sessions take place two days every week even in bad winter weather
at least 50 per cent of field time involves tree climbing to heights of 60 feet or more
attendance at all classes is mandatory
students must dress appropriately for the scheduled activity and prevailing weather
most field practice sessions are off-campus locations to which students must arrange their own transportation
on a scheduled rotating basis, students are responsible for supervision of field practice sessions and transportation of tools and equipment to job/field practice sites
students must buy the following personal protective equipment and small tools: CSA-approved Class B hard hat; work-rated Green Patch safety boots; safety goggles or glasses; hearing protection; chain saw gloves; chain saw pants; safety vest; high-visibility coat (all to be worn on the second day of classes); and pruning shears. Total estimated cost is $1,200