Tree Pruning

Program objectives

The Tree Pruning vocational program aims to train students for the occupation of tree pruner.

Tree pruners may work for three types of businesses: arboricultural services, clearing services for electrical and telecommunications systems, as well as municipal services.

Tree pruners must use climbing and access equipment, chain saws, pruning knives, hand saws, chippers, stump cutters, etc. Moreover, this work demands a good knowledge of tree species, know-how in many climbing and cutting techniques, a heightened sense of responsibility when it comes to health and safety at work, and an ability to adapt easily.

This occupation is for those who enjoy working outdoors and enjoy tasks that are both technical and varied. This work is physically demanding due to the nature of certain tasks such as climbing, and due to meteorological conditions.

Over time, experienced tree pruners may take on more responsibilities in matters pertaining to arboriculture. They may diagnose trees, estimate work to be done, manage teams and eventually become business owners.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (2225)
Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (8612)

Job titles

arboriculturist
tree pruner – landscaping

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

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