2025-2026 Catalog

TRE 1020 Tree & Shrub Identification for Arborists  

Examines tree and shrub identification using industry accepted standards. Topics include anatomy and morphology, tree and shrub identification, and tools used by the trade to identify trees and shrubs. An introduction to insects and diseases will provide foundational knowledge for future courses in related instruction. The first in a three-class series, this class focuses on deciduous and coniferous trees from the arborist apprenticeship must-know list.

Credits

1

Prior Learning

● FRCC Industry Crosswalk: FRCC TCIA Arborist Apprenticeship by FRCC Continuing Education & FRCC Workforce Development: Proof of Completion

Old Course

TRE 120

Notes

This course is offered for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) purposes only. If you have completed the Arborist Apprenticeship Program, please talk to the program director to learn how you can convert it into college credit.