Horticulture & Landscape Technology
Turn your love of the outdoors into a dynamic career – develop in-depth knowledge of plants, and strong technical skills, with an emphasis on practicing environmental stewardship.
- Start Date:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 Years
- Credential:
- Diploma
- Delivery:
- Full-time
This program brings together the study of science, your creativity and love of the outdoors to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career. You develop an in-depth knowledge of plants and an understanding of the horticulture industry. You also build strong technical skills, leadership and interpersonal skills and learn to apply them working with industry partners on various projects.
After your 1st term, you choose between a Landscape and Operations concentration to prepare for your career choice.
Student Comments
Why Take It…"Very hands on, informative, unpredictable, fun, educational – an unforgettable experience."
Favourite…"Biology and Latin."
Highlight…"Working on the large campus garden display."
- High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
- You learn in a state-of-the-art facility, and through real projects that provide opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.
- Gain a comprehensive set of skills that is current with industry needs and opens many avenues for employment. This program has been developed in partnership with the horticulture industry and you get the knowledge and skills required by employers.
- Enrich your awareness of environmental-friendly practice, learning in a context that promotes land stewardship and sustainable development.
- Graduates are able to work in a variety of industries related directly or indirectly to horticulture. As the horticulture industry continues to evolve and expand, new opportunities are being broached and developed in areas such as living walls and green roofs, turf management, horticulture therapy, recreation, and environmental sustainability. Industries include nurseries, greenhouses, garden centres, farm markets, interior and exterior landscape operations, park maintenance, botanical gardens and more.
- Learn more about labour market information – visit Career Options.
- Students are eligible for membership in Greenhouse Growers Association, Landscape Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.
- Red Seal – Landscape Horticulturist is a designated trade that qualifies for the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespersons to practise the trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated without having to write further examinations.
- Important Abilities & Skills – There are physical requirements associated with this occupation. You should be able to lift, bend and move in accordance with normal industry work requirements. You also work in various weather conditions and are expected to wear appropriate work clothing and personal protective equipment.
- Co-operative Education (Co-op) – This program is eligible for an optional Co-op credit course. Co-op provides an opportunity for paid employment (of at least 12-weeks) in a field related to your program between your first and second year.
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BIOL
1046
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College Biology I College Biology I is presented as an introductory general course at the post-secondary level and will prepare learners for further study. This course covers scientific methodology, plant and animal biology, biochemistry, cytology and genetics. The modes of instruction vary between lecture, discussion, experiments and discovery.
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COMM
1227
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Communications I This course provides the student with an overview of the communication skills required by business and industry. Students will learn to apply these communication skills to be successful in their selected workplace setting.
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COMP
1217
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Computer Applications I This introductory course is designed for students in need of fundamental computer skills including the use of an operating system and the basics of email, internet, file management and word processing.
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HLTG
1000
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Plant Production and Retail Principles I This course introduces the learner to the profession of growing and selling plants. With an increasing focus on the greening of the environment, plant production and retailing of horticulture materials is a growing career path for those who wish a physical, yet artistic occupation. Learners will have the opportunity to practice greenhouse and nursery operations while creating products and displays for garden centre sales.
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HPRA
1005
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Landscape Principles I This course will introduce the learner to the profession of landscaping. Part art and part science, landscaping is a career path for those who wish a physical, yet artistic occupation. Learners will have the opportunity to practice installations and maintenance of various landscape components. Photos of lab work will be valued additions to learner portfolios.
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HPRA
1019
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Horticulture Science I This course will introduce learners to the science of horticulture, analyzing plant and soil relationships in the natural environment and increasing their knowledge of the interactions of these relationships by examining sustainable horticulture practices.
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SAFE
1000
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Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) This course offers the students the introduction to WHMIS, which is training required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge in WHMIS for the workplace and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
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SAFE
1001
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Introduction to NS OH&S Act This course offers the students the introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia, which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge of the Act for the students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
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Additional Graduation Requirements
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Introduction to Hazard Identification
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Introduction to Respiratory Protection
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Standard First Aid, CPR Level A
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