Requirements
Horticulture Technician
Admission requirements*
- proof of "C" in English 10, or ENGL 058; or assessment
- proof of a letter grade of “C+” in Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10; or “C” in MATH 038; or assessment
or
- Successful completion of the Trades Assessment Test;
Note: If you don't have one of these preferred math requirements, the college will accept a “C” in Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10, or Principles of Math 10, or Applications of Math 10, or MATH 053.
and
- Submission of a Portfolio as follows:
The three tasks below should be neatly organized and presented in a sealed envelope or contained folder with your full name and program name on the cover sheet.
- Write a short cover letter consisting of two to three paragraphs expressing your interest in the program, reasons for enrolling in the program, goals and expectations for the courses.
- Present six pictures of a small garden scene, larger landscape, plants, horticultural workplace and/or any other creative setting which interests you.
- The pictures should be prints and mounted with no more than two per page.
- Pages need to be fastened together.
- On that same page, each picture should have a three or four sentence paragraph explaining your choice for that horticultural photo.
- Complete the survey sheet (pdf) and include it in the portfolio.
* If you're missing some of the admission requirements, Camosun can help. We offer upgrading courses in a variety of formats to meet your needs.
Participation requirements
- Students must successflly complete all academic Term 1 courses with a "COM" grade or higher in order to progress to Academic Term 2.
- Students must be physically fit, be able to perform routine gardening duties and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Students are advised to consult the Horticulture Department Program Leader if there are any concerns.
- The student is ultimately responsible for his/her learning and meeting the requirements of the course and/or program. All students are encouraged to communicate issues concerning their course and program with their instructor, Chair/Program Leader, respectively. The School encourages full participation and active learning by attending all scheduled classes.
Completion requirements
- Students must successfuly complete all Academic Term 1 and Academic Term 2 courses and the work experience requirement* with a "COM" grade or higher in order to obtain a Certificate in Horticulture Technician.
