Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship
"It’s refreshing to learn from instructors who have first-hand knowledge of the material we are studying. The knowledge I gained through studying at Olds College, combined with my on-the-job training, gave me the confidence to start my own landscape construction /maintenance company after the third year of my apprenticeship program."
Bruce Malmstrom, A Step Above Landscaping, 4th Year Landscape Gardener
What can you expect from our program?
Does the idea of earning while you learn sound good to you? As an Apprentice Landscape Horticulturist you will be on target for a rewarding career as a Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist. Blend your learning in the classroom with on the job training. Our accomplished and qualified faculty will show you the skills you need to be a successful professional.
Earn your certificate while working in parks or golf course maintenance, horticulture marketing and nursery or greenhouse production.
With impressive state-of-the-art facilities such as computer controlled greenhouses, botanic gardens and wetlands, research labs and the Landscape Construction Pavilion, you will surpass your expectations with the talent and ability top employers are looking for. Areas covered in the program include key items such as plant identification, landscape construction, landscape design, nursery production and pest identification.
Landscape Horticulturalist is a Red Seal trade, so graduates can find employment across Canada.
What will you learn?Students will enjoy a hands-on learning experience ranging from botany, operating machinery and basic surveying, irrigation and greenhouse production.
| What type of career could this lead to?Landscape Horticulturists can find employment in a variety of industries that will take advantage of their expertise in ground and plant maintenance and landscape construction, including:
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The term of apprenticeship for a landscape horticulturist technician is 4 years (four 12-month periods) includes a minimum of 1260 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training (in-school) each year.
Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training – Landscape Horticulturist Technician: Program Page Course Outline
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Program at a glance
Length of Program:
Eight (8) weeks/period
Program Intakes:
Dates Vary
Delivery:
Olds Campus
Applications Open:
Spring (Mid-May)
Tuition & Fees: $1,155
Books & Supplies: $300
Credential: Apprenticeship
Length of Program: Eight (8) weeks of technical training for each period
Method of Delivery: On Campus Delivery for Technical Training
Technical Training Intakes:
- Period 1: Oct 5 2020, Feb 1 2021
- Period 2: Oct 5 2020, Feb 1 2021
- Period 3: Oct 26 2020, Jan 4 2021
- Period 4: Oct 26 2020, Jan 4 2021
Program Dates: Please visit our Dates & Schedules page to confirm start and end dates of your desired program and confirm campus closures.
Applications Open:
March 2020 Cancelled Apprentices will have priority registration for 2020-2021 technical training intakes between July 7 (8:00 AM MST) and July 9 (11:59 PM MST). Please watch your e-mail for instructions.
Summer & Fall technical training intake enrolment opens online for all remaining apprentices on July 21 (AET, HET, LHAP) and July 23 (Welder) at 8 AM MST.
Winter 2021 technical training intake enrolment opens online for all apprentices on August 25 (AET, HET, LHAP) and August 27 (Welder) at 8 AM MST.
Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified, First Accepted
Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details
- Tuition & Fees: $1,155 / Books & Supplies: $300
*These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. Please note that this is an estimate for domestic students (international students should refer to the Fee Schedule) and all fees are subject to change.
What do I need to apply?
Admission Requirements
- Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training - ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice (*please refer to MyTradesecrets for more details)
Application Procedure: Create/Access your MyTradesecrets (MTS) account and follow the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Application Procedure.