Vancouver
UBC Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research's Website
Phone Number: 604.822.3928
Email Address: [email protected]
Location: UBC Botanical Garden
6804 Southwest Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4
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.
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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 October
Module 2 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
November to December
Module 3 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
January to February
Module 4 – $1375 ($1000 tuition plus $375 materials fees)
March to April
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Contact UBC Botanical Garden [email protected] or, 604.822.3928