LNDC1155 Applied Arboriculture Operations
This course places an emphasis on trees within the urban setting where typical surroundings and conditions will influence best management practices using applied tree care operations. Specialized topics and practices will include tree climbing and ground worker operations, and the identification of hazardous trees and tree defects. The students will receive directions on how to provide support to climbers aloft through roping and rigging skills, material handling, equipment operation, chainsaw safety, and customer service relations. Students can prepare for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Worker Certification, administered by the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Tree Inspector Certification process.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate knowledge of basic ground tools and equipment
Demonstrate safe cutting skills
Demonstrate knowledge of practical knot tying, rigging, roping knots and hitches
Identify tree climbing equipment
Perform general maintenance on climbing equipment
Conduct different techniques for entering a tree canopy
Perform tree safety inspection
Demonstrate knowledge and trust of tree safety equipment
Perform basic equipment maintenance tasks
Identify site hazards by recognizing structural issues versus health issues
Provide communication and support to climbers aloft
Demonstrate tree hazards through site inspections
Perform tree value appraisals in the landscape
Demonstrate knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Tree Inspector Certification process
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details