| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-31 | - |
Program Overview
Madison College's Tree Care Technician program equips students for careers in arboriculture and urban forestry. The program covers tree maintenance, plant health care, aerial tree work, and equipment safety. Practical experience is gained through practicums and labs. Graduates are prepared for roles such as arborists, forestry technicians, and nursery technicians, with a high employment rate in the industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Tree Care Technician program at Madison College is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry. The program covers various aspects of tree maintenance and management, including aerial tree work, plant health care, tree selection and planting, and equipment safety and operation. Practical experience is provided through practicum and lab components.
Outline:
First Semester:
- 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication
- 10-001-101 Introduction to Arboriculture
- 10-001-102 Plant Health Care Applicator
- 10-001-133 Equipment and Chainsaw Safety and Operation
- 10-001-118 Landscape Plant Identification
- 10-001-124 Fundamentals of Aerial Tree Work
Second Semester:
- 10-001-113 Ornamental Plant Health Care for Arboriculture
- 10-001-110 Tree Biology
- 10-001-138 Landscape Management 1
- 10-001-173 Urban Tree Maintenance
Careers:
The Madison College Tree Care Program prepares graduates for a range of professional positions in the field of urban forestry, including:
- Arborist - Commercial
- Arborist - Municipal
- Arborist - Utility
- Urban Forestry Technician
- Forestry Technician
- Nursery Technician 100% of recent graduates found employment in the industry, with 95% working locally in Wisconsin.
