Arboriculture Certificate of Achievement

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Arboriculture Students completing this program will be able to 1. Identify commonly planted trees in local landscapes. Certificate of Achievement 2. Use dichotomous keys to correctly identify tree species. 3. Use site analysis data to determine appropriate tree species. 4. Explain how trees should be planted, staked, pruned, and irrigated. 5. Identify common insect pests and disease pathogens of common trees. 6. Assess tree health and recognize potential hazards. 7. Interpret local tree ordinance regulations for county residents. 8. Describe tree selection mistakes. 9. Demonstrate techniques to mitigate tree pruning errors. REQUIRED PLUS at least 2 units from HORT 110 HORT 120 HORT 125 HORT 170 Woody Plants: Introduction to Soil Science and Integrated Pest Identification Horticulture Management Management and Maintenance HORT 296 Internship Entry Occupational EXIT Careers in Work Experience Education in • Arborist in a variety of HORT HORT 171 HORT 179 HORT 185 HORT 187 settings including public Pruning Sustainable Arboriculture Site Analysis Laboratory Water Practices and private gardens, parks, golf courses, institutions, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and commercial and residential tree care services. total minimum required units 26

You need to see a Counselor for specific recommendations about courses that will best meet your educational goals. Not all courses on the map are offered every term. Consult the Catalog and the Schedule of Classes for more details. For information about transferring, see: Required https://www.dvc.edu/enrollment/transfer/index.html For information on careers in this field see: Elective https://www.dvc.edu/enrollment/career-employment/ index.html 2-21-2021