Agriculture

Arboriculture is the science and art of tree care in developed landscape. This course covers a range of topics generally encountered in the arboriculture industry, with an emphasis on practical knowledge for those working in Hawai'i. Furthermore, the course will prepare those wanting to take the International Society of Arboriculture’s Certified Arborist® Exam.

 The course is designed for the instructor to answer any questions you may have and assist you with practice testing.

Enrollment is conditional on meeting first two pre-requisite requirements listed below. Consult the ISA Certified Arborist® Application Guide regarding the requirements needed for earning and maintaining this credential and other important information.

There are two requirements for passing this course.
1) Pass final course exam - The final course exam will be held online the last week of the class. Each student will be able to re-test once, and you must pass the course exam to be eligible to take the ISA certification test.
2) Take the ISA certification test.

PREREQUISITES:

• Evidence of 3 years of full-time experience in arboriculture or a combination of 3 years of education and practical arboricultural experience to be eligible for the ISA Certified Arborist® Exam.
• REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY: Desktop or laptop computer (laptop loaners available upon request) Access to high-speed Internet Ready and able to connect to meetings through Zoom Access to updated web browsers: Chrome, etc.

Dates:  March 18 - May 8, 2025
Meets: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Location: Online - real-time

Tuition: $1,410.00

Scholarship funding is available though the Good Jobs Hawai'i grant. This course is listed under Skilled Trades Course Offerings. If applicant is eligible for funding, all course fees will be covered. 

For application assistance: Adina adinam@hawaii.edu
For class information assistance: Neva Supe-Roque, nevas@hawaii.edu , 808-235-7428

In this full-day advanced arborist practicum class students will learn how to conduct a tree risk assessment, how to conduct and implement a tree work plan, and how to properly conduct tree pruning operations. All work will follow industry approved safety standards and best management practices. Students will be able to fully participate in the planning and work operations to provide an experience that mimics a typical day of work for an arborist. Please bring your lunch and beverage for the day.

 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will be available pending approval.

PREREQUISITE:
Certified Arborist course (or related training), or three years professional experience as an arborist.

Dates:  tbd
Meets: tbd, in-person (1 mtg.)
Location: tbd

Tuition: $150
Scholarship funding is available though the Good Jobs Hawai‘i grant. This course is listed under Skilled Trades Course Offerings. If applicant is eligible for funding, all course fees will be covered.

OAHU RESIDENTS ONLY

For more information email nevas@hawaii.edu

This course provides students with introductory training with using a chainsaw and chainsaw safety (Day 1), introductory training in tree felling (Day 2), and introductory training in tree climbing (Day 3).

Dates:  tbd
Days & Times: tbd, in-person (3 mtgs.)
Location: Windward CC - Hale Uluwehi
Tuition: $900*

*OAHU RESIDENTS: Apply for scholarship funding is available though the Good Jobs Hawai‘i grant.  

OAHU RESIDENTS ONLY

For more information email nevas@hawaii.edu

Unlock the power of safe and effective chainsaw operation in this comprehensive course designed for beginners and intermediate users alike. You will gain essential skills and knowledge from engaging lectures and hands-on practice sessions to confidently select, maintain, and operate a chainsaw while prioritizing safety and compliance with industry standards.

NOTE: Please bring your lunch and water and wear appropriate attire for outdoor tree work.

Dates:  tbd
Days & Times: 8:00am–4:00pm  (1 mtg.)
Location: Windward CC - Hale Uluwehi
Tuition: $300

Introduction to the principles and practices of propagation of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops by seed, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering and division. In this course you will learn how to describe basic plant growth, relate the principles of plant growth to the solution of everyday problems in plant production, understand the influence of environmental factors on plant growth, propagate plants by various methods and determine the best form of propagation for a selected plant.

Recommended: 12th Grade reading level/High School graduate

This course can be substituted for the work experience requirement for Nursery Worker I position openings with C&C Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation.

Dates:  tbd
Days & Times:TBD
Method of Instruction: In-person
Location: Windward CC
Tuition: $1,050

This course provides students with basic gardening skills in soil preparation, plant selection, pruning, creatures in the garden, organic gardening, and many other topics of interest to gardeners with an emphasis on Native Hawaiian Plants.

Dates:  tbd
Days & Times: tbd
Location: Windward CC - Hale Uluwehi
Tuition: tbd

This course delivered by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii prepares students to take the National Association of Landscape Professionals Certified Landscape Technician exam. Students will learn about the field of exterior landscaping, including installation, maintenance and irrigation. Instruction will be synchronous online, and also includes two required field days. Eligible students will participate in field days on March 2nd and March 23rd from 8 am - 5 pm. Location TBA.

Students will learn about plants, weeds, and insect pests. develop their skills in landscape maintenance and pruning, increase their knowledge about irrigation installation and maintenance, and acquire best practices in safely working with pesticide and equipment.

REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY:

• Desktop or laptop computer (laptop loaners available upon request)
• Access to high-speed Internet
• Ready and able to connect to meetings through Zoom
• Access to updated web browsers: Chrome, etc.

Dates:  tbd
Duration: 6 weeks, (36 contact hours) and includes two eight-hour field days (16 contact hours)
Days & Times: Tues. & Thur., 5:00–8:00 pm , Sat., 8:00am–5:00pm (2 mtgs.)
Meets:  Live online, In-person on field days
Location:  Field days TBA

Tuition: $4,010