Urban Forestry
RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND ENERGY
As an arborist, you will help keep our neighborhoods and roads natural looking beautiful, by performing, tree health, tree removal, and pruning.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Urban Forestry are trained in the following subject areas:
- Pruning and treating trees and shrubs using handsaws, hand and power pruners, and clippers
- Using climbing and rigging techniques to maintain trees and shrubs
- Operating heavy machinery, including boom trucks, loaders, stump and brush chippers, and power saws, as well as other tools
- Using truck-mounted lifts to maintain trees and shrubs in an urban environment
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Proof of training in aerial rescue
- Passing grade on the International Society of Arboriculture’s Certified Tree Worker exam.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a valid certification in basic first aid and CPR.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Listening skills
- Quick reflexes
- Steady hands and fingers
- Teamwork
Urban Forestry Numbers to Know
$39K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
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