Our training

We are proud to mention that all arborists/tree pruners working for Arboquébec have completed their training at one of the schools recognized for this program.

Please note that we do not offer any recognized arboriculture training; however, we are pleased to accept student arborists who need to complete an internship to obtain their diploma. Nevertheless, we offer personalized training adapted to your reality.

Here are some interesting facts regarding arboriculture training:

Program Objectives

To acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the planting and transplantation of trees in urban environments, their maintenance (fertilization, soil amendment, pruning, wound treatment, cabling), as well as felling, stump removal, and clearing overhead utility lines.

Professional Perspectives

Technicians and tree care specialists: planting, formative pruning, fruit tree pruning, fertilization, prevention and control of insects and diseases, felling, stump removal.

Silviculture and forestry workers.

Arboriculture - Tree Pruning Training

• Overview of the trade and the training process
• Application of health and safety regulations
• Application of principles related to tree structure and function
• Stump removal and site clearing
• Characterization of urban trees
• Preventive maintenance of equipment and tools
• Application of fertilizers and incorporation of soil amendments
• Application of pruning techniques
• Planting and transplantation of trees
• Detection of anomalies caused by biotic and abiotic agents
• Maintenance of young plantations
• Wound treatment and cabling
• Workplace communication
• Application of rope work techniques
• Tree felling
• Overview of the importance of tree conservation
• Maintenance of mature trees
• Clearing overhead utility lines
• Curriculum vitae development
• Workplace integration