Green Certificate

Olds College is proud to offer Green Certificate Agricultural Apprenticeship Training for High School Students in Central Alberta in collaboration with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and Alberta Education.

The Green Certificate Program provides trainees with opportunities to enter a variety of agriculture-related, structured learning pathways as a part of their senior high school program and to earn up to 16 Grade 12 diploma credits and a credential leading to a career in agribusiness. Students learn on the job, under the direction of experienced farm personnel. Trainees select one of the specializations and under the guidance of their own trainer, work towards mastering all skills within their training program including:

Beekeeper
Cow Calf Beef
Dairy
Equine
Feedlot Beef

Field Crop
Greenhouse
Irrigated Field Crop
Poultry – Broiler Chicken
Poultry – Hatching Egg

Poultry – Table Egg
Poultry – Turkey
Sheep
Swine

Green Certificate Testing

At the completion of each training section (X, Y or Z) of their manual, students will be required to complete a test. Testing is oral, with students being formally evaluated on their knowledge and skills to determine if the student has met the specific outcomes specified for the course.

Testing: All programs

2025-26 Test Schedule

First test date: Equine - Oct. 7, 2025 - Cochrane Ag Society *Registration coming soon

Please note: Once test registration closes, we will create a test schedule. After that is created, we will email a confirmation letter that includes test time, testing day details and a parking pass to each individual student, their parent and their school coordinator.

Training Opportunities

We offer 'bonus' training sessions for registered Green Certificate students at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to further enhance their Green Certificate training skills.

Please note: these workshops are only for Green Certificate students.

AGR 3000 In-Person Workshop

Date: Oct. 9, 2026 *Registration coming soon
Location: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Campus
Cost: Free to registered Green Certificate students

Explore safety topics that matter to you, your farm and employers. This in person workshop includes sessions such as Hazard Assessment and Control, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Confined Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Response Planning.

Large Animal Anatomy Workshop

Date: April 28, 2026 *Registration to open Spring 2026. Please check back.
Location: Olds College
Cost: Free to registered Green Certificate students

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