A big part of our teaching culture at ArborCanada includes providing students practical hands-on learning experiences. This means instructor demonstrations, followed by participant practice and coaching.

Every course has unique circumstances surrounding the exact amount of time spend on practical skills, this can include accommodations for poor weather and other site limitations. However, lead instructors always prioritize as much as possible to get students hand-on practice.

In general, we aim for 20% theory / in-class and 80% practical in-field exercise and practice.

Arboriculture Canada Training & Education provides two (2) main types of proof of education.

1. Certificate of Completion - This is awarded after participating and completing any course / program with ArborCanada.

2. Competency Evaluation - This qualification is only awarded after successful completion of skills and/or knowledge-based testing.

ArborCanada offers Competency Evaluation for any given course, curriculum or domain. This can be customized to suite your needs and serves to prove successful knowledge and skills retention as assessed during the time of the examination.

All qualifications have a recommended renewal period of 3 years. Competency Evaluation credentials will expire after 3 years if not renewed.

Yes, ISA continuing education units (CEU) are awarded for attending ArborCanada programing. The amount varies depending on the length and content of the program.

• 1 Day In-person/Online= 8 CEU's

• 2 Day In-person/Online= 16 CEU's

• 3 Day In-person/Online= 24 CEU's

• Self-Directed Online Course's = 1.5 CEU's