Horticulture Technician - 441C

Mohawk College Certificate
Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the Horticultural Technician trade.

Program Highlights

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  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • “Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
  • In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
  • You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What you'll learn

  • Acquire training in safe workplace practices including dealing with on-site conditions, emergencies and hazards, according to federal and provincial pertinent safety legislation and municipal legal requirements.
  • Basic scheduled, preventative and on-going maintenance procedures for powered horticultural equipment, according to respective federal, provincial and municipal legal requirements.
  • Water quality, plant water requirements and local conservation standards, water stewardship principles, basic irrigation systems and procedures according to federal, provincial and municipal legal requirements.
  • Acquire specialized training in turf grass establishment and cultivation practices including monitoring turf grass quality, plant health care and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques used in landscape construction (Softscape Installation) and grounds/golf course maintenance operations according to respective federal, provincial and municipal legal requirements.
  • Explore building walkways, patios, driveways, retaining walls and planting of various shrubs, trees and centrepiece plants.
  • Master soft skills such as effective communications, team work, networking and professionalism.
  • Master health and safety legislation that will serve as a transferable skill to be used in any industry.
  • Understand important ingredients for the success of plants including plant technology, root systems and the characteristics of the soil.

Program Structure

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Apprenticeship Community 2 Levels

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Accessible description of the apprenticeship program format

Start: Find an employer or sponsor for your training. 

Register: Register with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU)

Level 1: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 2: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Completion: Become a Journeyperson by successfully completing the certificate of qualification (C of Q) Exam. 

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Admission

Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and registered with Skilled Trades Ontario.

Please ensure your school preferences are up to date with Skilled Trades Ontario via their portal.


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Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

This apprenticeship program consists of 6,120 hours:

  • On-the-Job Training Duration: 5,400 hours with your employer
  • In-School Training Duration: 720 hours at Mohawk College
  • View the Skilled Trades Ontario for this trade.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

View the training standard for this trade

The Curriculum Standards are developed by Skilled Trades Ontario in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options:

  • Greenskeeper
  • Landscape Technician
  • Lawncare Specialist
  • Horticulture Technician

Where you could work includes:

  • Nursery Production
  • Landscape Contracting
  • Grounds Management
  • Landscape Designer/Architect
  • Lawn Care
  • Interior Plantscaping
  • Irrigation Contracting
  • Golf Courses
  • Floriculture
  • Municipal Parks
  • Botanical Gardens, Arboreta
  • Education and Research

Opportunities for grads:

  • Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)

Apprenticeship Engagement Specialist

Amy Petsche
amy.petsche@mohawkcollege.ca

Contact Us

For program related inquires please contact:

Matt Robertson

Program Coordinator

matt.robertson1 [at] mohawkcollege.ca (matt[dot]robertson1[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

Canadian Domestic Students

Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades (SC)
Multiple Intakes

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Please contact your Employment Training Consultant at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development for additional availability.

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