The Wesley Hawley Memorial Award was presented at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s, School of Horticulture Scholarships & Awards Celebration, on April 4th, 2017. Congratulations to Aaron Smith, who completed his Arborist Technician technical training at Kwantlen in March. Lindsay Lindholm, HEBC staff member, presented the award. Aaron has great dedication and enthusiasm for his career in... Read more »
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Pacific Horticulture College Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 4 Program – Part-Time
Location: Pacific Horticulture College, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria BC, V9E 2J7 Duration: 4 months Hours per week: 6 to 9 Times: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-9pm, some Saturday mornings Schedule: August to December, 2017 Tuition: $1,100 (includes course materials) Other Fees: $20 application fee Contact: [email protected] or 250-479-3210 Web: http://hcp.ca/level-3-4-apprentice-technical-training/
North Island College Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 1 Fall 2017
This is a great opportunity to work and go to school in the evenings and Saturdays Location: Comox Valley Campus Duration: 12 Weeks Hours per week: 20 Total hours: 240 Times: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Seven Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Schedule: Sept. 11 – Dec. 1, 2017 Tuition: $1,085 approx. Other Fees: $130 lab... Read more »
KPU School of Horticulture Info Session
Ever wondered about a career in horticulture? Curious about the education options available? Join us for an information session and learn about our cutting-edge facilities. Meet faculty, current students and alumni to find out more about KPU’s programs and careers in the horticulture industry. School of Horticulture Information Session Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:30-8pm KPU... Read more »
Gaia College Spring Semester
Gaia College’s spring semester is just around the corner. Have a look at their upcoming courses and diploma programs. Online Courses: Business Skills for Land Care Professionals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/business-skills-online.html Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 – Natives http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-plant-knowledge-1-natives-online.html Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 – Ornamentals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-plant-knowledge-2-ornamentals-online.html Ecological Landscape Design http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-landscape-design-online.html Growing Food 1 – Fundamentals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/growing-food-1-online.html Growing Food 2... Read more »
LEVEL 3 Landscape Apprentice Technical Training – Part Time Program Starts Feb 7, 2017 at PHC
If you have successfully completed ITA Levels 1 and 2 in the Landscape Horticulture trade and want to further your horticulture education, we offer an opportunity to continue your Landscape Horticulture training with Level 3 and Level 4 Apprentice Technical Training. These programs prepare students to write the ITA Level 3 exam and the inter-provincial... Read more »
Gaia College winter courses are starting January 9, 2017
Online Courses Business Skills for Land Care Professionals Ecological Landscape Design Growing Food 1 – Fundamentals Growing Food 2 – Growing Nutrient Dense and High Energy Food Living Green Infrastructure Organic Horticulture Specialist Organic Land Care Accreditation Organic Master Gardener Rainwater Harvesting and Management SketchUp Pro for Landscape Design Systems Thinking for Environmental Professionals Earn Continuing Education... Read more »
HortEducationBC in the Okanagan Press News
The Okanagan Press included HEBC in Arlana Tanner’s article Secondary Education planning starts here about the Kelowna Education & Career Fairs. HEBC was happy to attend and meet so many youth and adults exploring their career options. Thank you Kelowna, British Columbia for being such an engaging bunch! Thank you to Bylands Garden Centre and... Read more »
BC Government Working with the BCLNA and the BCAC on Two New Labour Market Projects
The British Columbia government is working with the BC Landscape & Nursery Association and the BC Agriculture Council on two new labour market partnership projects to help identify the labour needs of the agriculture-horticulture and landscape-horticulture industries in the province. Bill Hardy and Lindsay Lindholm from HortEducation.ca were happy to attend the announcement made by... Read more »
SkillsBC 22nd Annual Recognition Gala
Congratulations to the 2016 SkillsBC competition winners, partners, and volunteers recognized at the SkillsBC 22nd Annual Recognition Gala. Red Seal Landscape Horticulturalist Apprentices Claire MacLean & Dan Strain from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, won Gold in the 2016 Provincial SkillsBC competition on April 13th at Tradex, Abbotsford. Claire and Dan also won Bronze at the National... Read more »
KPU School of Horticulture Information Session
Ever wondered about a career in horticulture? Curious about the education options available? Join us for an information session and learn about our cutting-edge facilities. Meet faculty, current students and alumni to find out more about KPU’s programs and careers in the horticulture industry. School of Horticulture Information Session Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:30-8pm KPU... Read more »
Assessment Opportunities for Climbing Arborist and Falling & Bucking Endorsement
Assessment Opportunities for Climbing Arborist and Falling & Bucking Endorsement We have an opportunity to do the testing for the Falling & Bucking Endorsement written and practical field evaluation; as well as, the Climbing Arborist practical assessment required for Certificate of Qualification. If you are interested in completing, one of the assessments, please download the... Read more »