Loyalist College
Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship
| School: | Loyalist College |
| Faculty: | School of Business and Applied Arts |
| Degree: | Not Applicable; Apprenticeship |
| Field of Study: | Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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| Description: | A horticultural technician works with plants and has knowledge and skills in ornamental horticulture and plant health care. Using tools and machinery, this person installs, grows and maintains indoor and outdoor plants; builds urban and rural landscapes; maintains outdoor properties; cares for turf grass and golf courses; and installs and maintains irrigation systems. The fundamentals of grounds keeping, including safe snow and ice removal, as well as sustainable agriculture practices and green technologies are also introduced. |
| URL: | Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship at Loyalist College |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Apprentice candidates need a minimum of Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent.
- Apprentices must work for an employer within Ontario.
- Apprentices must be registered with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and OCOT. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.