Horticulture
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If gardening is your passion, why not make it your career?
The Horticulture Technician program starts July 6. By the end of April, you’ll have your certificate and lots of job-ready skills. Just in time for the industry’s busy season!
Take your green thumb and love of working outdoors to the next level with Camosun's Horticulture Technician Certificate.
The Horticulture Technician program will provide you with a wide range of
employment opportunities in the horticulture industry in areas such as; landscaping,
landscape maintenance, parks, golf courses, retail garden outlets, greenhouses,
silviculture, wholesale nurseries and plant propagtion. You will be provided
with advanced skills and knowledge in botany, greenhouse management, landscape
design and business practices for those wanting to become self employed. This
certificate is articulated with other horticulture colleges if the student
wishes to further their education towards a diploma or a degree.
This 10 month program is offered through Camosun's Interurban Campus starting in July of each year. You'll have two work experience terms scheduled during the first two weeks of October, and upon completion of classes during the first two weeks of April. Classes are held at the campus of Royal Roads University.
The program starts in early July each year and continues through to the end of April. The course runs from 8:30 - 3:00 each day Monday to Friday.
High School students: If you're interested in getting an early start, checkout Lync.
