Program Description This two-year Ontario College Diploma program delivered in a compressed format over 16 months incorporates key aspects of the evolving horticultural industries including sustainable urban agriculture, green roof and living wall technology, nursery production and management and urban and rural landscape design, installation and maintenance. This program prepares students to challenge sections of or an entire Landscape Industry Certification Designation at the technician level as provided by the Landscape Ontario - Ottawa Chapter, depending on students` interests and competencies.
The continuous delivery program model facilitates hands-on training during the industry`s prime production period of spring/summer/fall. Training takes place in the extensive Campus gardens, as well as through a paid 12 week cooperative education placement with horticultural industry partners. After Level 02 students are placed in two groups with alternating Level 03 and co-op placement. All students rejoin in mid-October for the final Level 04.
This program includes one mandatory cooperative education (Co-op) Work Term(s). Qualified students who meet minimum program progression requirements will be required to apply for paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and networks within industry.
Graduates may find employment in urban food production, nurseries and garden centres, park systems, landscape design, construction and maintenance firms, the tree care industry, sales and service, consulting and teaching. Log In to see Admission Requir
