Effective September 1, 2018 the program standards and curriculum for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship are changing as a result of the Harmonization initiative to align training standards nationally for all Red Seal Trades. What is a Landscape Horticulturist? Landscape Horticulturalists plan, construct, and maintain residential and commercial environments. Landscape Horticulturalists work in maintenance... Read more »
Trade Category: Landscape Horticulturist
Apprentice Resources for Technical Training & Exams
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprentices The ITA Personal Record Book. Is for apprentices to use with their employers to ensure they are receiving training in the full scope of the trade to reinforce tasks learned in school, and for tasks that are learned in the field. The in school technical training is only part of... Read more »
Apprentice Resources for Technical Training & Exams
Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprentices The ITA Personal Record Book. Is for apprentices to use with their employers to ensure they are receiving training in the full scope of the trade to reinforce tasks learned in school, and for tasks that are learned in the field. The in school technical training is only part of... Read more »
British Columbia Falling and Bucking Regulation Information and Required Credentials
Manually Falling and Bucking trees is a regulated activity in British Columbia. In B.C., ANY WORKER who fells a tree larger than 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter (width), at a height of 30cm (15 inches) from the base (or ground), must be certified to the BC Faller Training Standard (BCFTS). Arborists, Landscapers, and any... Read more »
Burnaby School District’s Community & Continuing Education Division
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... Read more »
Career Exploration
HortEducation.ca Trade Specific Information Packs The following handouts, available for download, were created by HortEducation.ca for career exploration events, Career Counselors, Teachers, Employers, Sponsors, and Apprentices. The downloadable PDFs have hyperlinks to further information and relevant entities. Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Certified Utility Arborist (CUA) Apprenticeship Arboriculturist Apprenticeship (3 Levels) Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Climbing... Read more »
Challenging the Landscape Horticulturist trade in provinces other than BC
The Red Seal Program is administered in each province and territory by the apprenticeship and certification authorities. To ensure you follow the correct process for the jurisdiction you are in, please direct your inquiries to your respective provincial or territorial authority, listed below in alphabetical order of provinces. Obtaining the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturists Certificate... Read more »
CNLA Landscape Industry Specific Information Session for new CAS Grant (open to all employers)
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is hosting a Landscape Industry Specific Information Session about accessing the NEW $5,000 & $10,000 Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grants for employers to hire new apprentices or start existing employees in the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprenticeship. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum about... Read more »
Employers that sponsor Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprentices receive up to $9500 in tax credits
Apprenticeship is learning a trade through mentorship. A sponsor trains and mentors an apprentice by sharing their wisdom from years of experience in the industry. Training through apprenticeship benefits companies raises your company skillset, benefiting both your company and the Landscape Industry. It enables your business to provide clients with an experienced, educated crew. The... Read more »
Flower power: ‘Get your nose in there,’ says Davie and Denman’s gardener Laura Principe!
Laura Principe, HortEducation.ca Board Member, was featured by the Vancouver Sun and Province for her design and work on garden beds in the Vancouver’s West End! Read the full article at, Flower power: ‘Get your nose in there,’ says Davie and Denman’s gardener By Kevin Griffin
Harmonization Transition of Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Training Begins September 1, 2018
Harmonization Transition of Landscape Horticulturist
It’s Back! Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Exam Prep Workshop November 12, 2022
The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »
KPU School of Horticulture Horticulture Training Information Session Feb 24, 2021″Online Event”
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. Links: Horticulture Apprenticeship Program KPU School of Horticulture Wednesday, February 24,... Read more »
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal IP Exam Prep Course @ PHC, Victoria, BC
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Inter-Provincial Exam Prep Course This course is a preparation class for the Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Inter-Provincial Exam. Date: Saturday, November 25th, 2017 Time: 12pm to 4pm Location: Pacific Horticulture College 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7 Instructor: Egan Davis (Instructor at UBC Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research) Price: $85.00 + $4.25 GST... Read more »
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal IP Exam Prep Course February 2018 @ UBC, Vancouver
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Inter-Provincial Exam Prep Course This course is a preparation class for the Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Inter-Provincial Exam. Date: Saturday, February 17th, 2018 Time: 9am to 1pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research 6804 Marine Drive SW, Vancouver Instructor: Egan Davis (Instructor at UBC Botanical Garden & Centre... Read more »
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop February 27, 2021
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is working in partnership with HortEducation.ca to provide an online ZOOM National workshop for anyone who is considering challenging the Interprovincial RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist exam. The workshop will be approximately 1.5 hours and will review the different components of the exam while providing learning support through a... Read more »