Training Institutions
Burnaby School District’s Community & Continuing Education Division
Burnaby
Phone Number: 604.314.8405
Email Address: [email protected]
- Technical training for Level 1 or Level 2 for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship
- Level 1 Landscape Horticulturist, starting in January
- Level 2 Landscape Horticulturist, starting in November
Click for Information on future course offerings
Cost: $1,250.00 (Textbooks are included)
Students must purchase CSA approved steel-toed footwear. Rainwear, calculator, and work gloves are recommended purchases. Computer and internet access is required for on-line content.
Upcoming Free Information Sessions
*Students entering level 1 must either attend a free Information Session or contact [email protected] for details on how to register with the Industry Training Authority and with Employment Insurance.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley
Phone Number: 604.599.3254
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: 20901 Langley Bypass
Langley, BCHorticulture Apprenticeship Technical Training programs offered at KPU
Landscape Horticulturist Levels 1-4
Each of levels 1-4 are full-time, 6-week (180 hours) technical training sessions for theoretical and practical instruction.
Arborist Technician (Arborist Level 1)
- 8 week technical training program in school. Program runs yearly starting in January's
- Technical training towards the Certificate of Qualification as an Arborist Technician
Upcoming Information Sessions:
http://www.kpu.ca/events/horticulture-info-session
Upcoming Technical Training Sessions:
All apprenticeship dates are listed on the Trades Training BC web site: http://www.tradestrainingbc.ca/Apprenticeship.
UBC Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research
Vancouver
Phone Number: 604.822.3928
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: UBC Botanical Garden
6804 Southwest Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4Horticulture Technician Foundation is the equivalent of Level 1 and Level 2 technical training + 500 hours workplace experience towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship.
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- 9 month full time program, starting in September
- Graduate with a Horticultural Technician Certificate and credit towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program
- UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program FAQ
Upcoming training sessions:
Application deadline is in the spring approximately May 1st. Program begins in fall between late August to early September. For specific training deadlines and start date visit https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/learn/educational-programs/horticulture-training-program/
Example Schedule:
September to April (Dates are approximated, contact UBC Botanical Gardens for current timelines)
Program Timeline and Fee Schedule
UBC's program is offered in "modules" to provide a part time opportunity; as well as, the full-time option of completing the modules without break. Successful completion of all four modules counts as equivalent to Level 1 and Level 2 of the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship + 500 hours work experience credit
Module 1 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
September to OctoberModule 2 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
November to DecemberModule 3 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
January to FebruaryModule 4 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
March to AprilUpcoming Information Sessions:
Contact UBC Botanical Garden [email protected] or, 604.822.3928
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Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI)
Chilliwack (Classroom Training) /Abbotsford (Field Training)
Phone Number: 604.427.4200
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: Unit 211 20644 Eastleigh Crescent Langley, BC, V3A 4C4
CLASSROOM TRAINING
University of the Fraser Valley
Chilliwack Campus at Canada Education Park
45190 Caen Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0N3
Building V.
Room number will be provided before start of each program.
FIELD TRAINING
"Hole in the Wall" Field
3807 Eldridge Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
* Note - Public transit is not available to/from the "Hole in the Wall" field.Level 1 & 2 Utility Arborist Apprenticeship
- Technical training towards the Certificate of Qualification as an Utility Arborist
LEVEL 1
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- 6 weeks of school technical training
- Tuition (CUA): $2,100 (GST/PST exempt) includes both Level 1 & 2 manuals
- Tuition (PSSP Certification): included in tuition above
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- 2 weeks of school technical training
- Tuition $800 (GST/PST exempt)
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Upcoming Technical Training Sessions:
Click for EITI's Course Listings Schedule
Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops
Kamloops
Phone Number: 250.828.5180
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: Thompson Rivers University
Horticulture Program
900 McGill Rd
Kamloops, BC
V2C O8CHorticulture Technician Foundation is the equivalent of Level 1 and Level 2 technical training + 500 hours workplace experience towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship.
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- 35 week full time program, starting in August
- Click here for current start dates. (If no dates are listed, contact TRU for upcoming session start date estimate.)
- Graduate with a Horticultural Technician Certificate and credit towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program
Contacts:
Foundation Program Coordinator – Ernest Phillips 250-828-5180 [email protected]
Upcoming training session:
- Program starts in August of each year
- Visit TRU's program webpage to view Program Costs
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Camosun College
Victoria
Phone Number: 250.391.2544
Email Address: [email protected]
- Horticulture Technician Foundation is the equivalent of Level 1 and Level 2 technical training + 500 hours workplace experience towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship.
- 10 month full time program, starting date in July
- Graduate with a Horticultural Technician Certificate
Upcoming Training Session:
Upcoming Info Sessions:
Pacific Horticulture College / Horticulture College of the Pacific
Victoria
Phone Number: 250.479.3210
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: Pacific Horticulture College
505 Quayle Rd,
Victoria, BC
V9E 2J7Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Technical Training programs offered at PHC
Landscape Horticulture Certificate Program is the Horticulture Technician Foundation program This program is the equivalent of Level 1 and Level 2 technical training + 500 hours workplace experience towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship.
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- 10 months (42 weeks) full time program, starting in January's
- Graduate with a Horticultural Technician Certificate and credit towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program
Individual Level Training Programs
*Consult each program page for start dates or contact PHC directly
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Please email [email protected] or call 250-479-3210 for upcoming info sessions.
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Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo
Phone Number: 250.754.8756
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: G.R. Paine Horticultural Training Centre,
2324 East Wellington Rd
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6V7Horticulture Technician Foundation is the equivalent of Level 1 and Level 2 technical training + 500 hours workplace experience towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship.
- 9 month full time program, starting in January + Intercessional Semester Summer employment period
- Graduate with a Horticultural Technician Certificate and credit towards the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program
- For information, contact [email protected]
Upcoming program dates:
- Click here for current start dates (If no dates are listed, contact VIU for upcoming session start date estimate.)
- Visit the following page for Program Details, Costs, Admission Requirements, Start Dates, and Application Deadlines
Upcoming information session:
or, Contact VIU