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 Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship – 2012 (Apprentices who have completed one or more levels of technical training before September 2018, old standard) Technical Training Manuals: Level 1 Technical training under the old standard has been phased out. Level 1 Technical training is now under the “Harmonized” standard below. Landscape Horticulturist Apprentice Manual... 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 CCE December Information Session for Level 1 Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist 2019
2019 Landscape Horticulturist Level 1 Info Session Dec.
Date: Tuesday 11th December, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Join us for an information session about the Level 1 technical training for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program. The program runs from January 14, 2019 to February 22, 2019 at Burnaby Community & Continuing Education. Note* This will be the first offering of the Landscape Horticulturist Level 1 Technical Training at Burnaby under the new Red Seal... Read more »
Burnaby CCE Information Session for Level 1 Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist
Date: Tuesday 12th December, 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Join us for an information session about the Level 1 technical training for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program. The program runs from January 14, 2018 to February 23, 2018 at Burnaby Community & Continuing Education. Date: Tuesday December 12, 2017 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Burnaby Central Secondary School 6011 Deer Lake Parkway Map Program... Read more »
Burnaby CCE October Information Session for Level 1 Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist 2019
2019 Landscape Horticulturist Level 1 Info Session Oct
Date: Thursday 18th October, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Join us for an information session about the Level 1 technical training for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program. The program runs from January 14, 2019 to February 22, 2019 at Burnaby Community & Continuing Education. Note* This will be the first offering of the Landscape Horticulturist Level 1 Technical Training at Burnaby under the new Red Seal... 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/Production Horticulture, starting in January 2020 Level 2 Landscape/Production Horticulture, starting in November Upcoming Technical Training Sessions: Horticulture Apprentice Level 1 (Landscape) Riverway School January 14, 2019 – February 22, 2019 Horticulture Apprentice Level 2 (Landscape) Riverway... Read more »
Employer Information Session on Sponsoring Apprentices @ VIU Nanaimo
Employer Information Session on Sponsoring Apprentices @ VIU Nanaimo
Date: Wednesday 22nd November, 2017
Time: 6:00pm
Employers, please join us for an information session about sponsoring apprentices for horticulture trades. HortEducation.ca and Vancouver Island University will host a short meeting to provide employers with the information and tools Date: November 22, 2017 Time: 6pm-7pm Location:GR Paine Horticulture Centre 2324 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo BC Trades Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Production... 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
HCP/Pacific Horticulture College Full-Time Level 4 Landscape Horticulturist Fall 2018
Date: Monday 19th November, 2018
Time: 9:00am
This program is for Level 4 technical training and IP Exam for the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Start date: November 19, 2018, ending January 11, 2019 Program Cost: $1,200 Program Details: Full time; 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday (Note: 2 week holiday break from December 20, 2018 to January 1, 2019). Program... Read more »
HCP/Pacific Horticulture College Horticulture Technician Foundation Program January 2019
Date: Monday 14th January, 2019
Time: 9:00am
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. Date: January 14, 2019 to November 12, 2019 Credential: Certificate in Horticulture Technician Length: 42 weeks Study Options: Full-time only Campus: 505 Quayle Rd Victoria, BC Information: http://hcp.ca/horticulture-certificate-program/
HCP/Pacific Horticulture College Information Session June 4th, 2018
Date: Monday 4th June, 2018
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The gardens at HCP 505 Quayle Rd Victoria, BC V9E 2J7 Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, please email [email protected] Thinking about a career in horticulture? Pacific Horticulture College’s next full-time Horticulture Certificate Program starts in January 2019. Learn about the program and the application process, see the gardens and bring... Read more »
HCP/Pacific Horticulture College Information Session September 24th, 2018
Date: Monday 24th September, 2018
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The gardens at HCP 505 Quayle Rd Victoria, BC V9E 2J7 Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, please email [email protected] Thinking about a career in horticulture? Pacific Horticulture College’s next full-time Horticulture Certificate Program starts in January 2019. Learn about the program and the application process, see the gardens and bring... Read more »
Horticulture Apprentice Level 1 – KPU Fall 2017
Horticulture Apprentice Level 1
Date: Monday 25th September, 2017
Time: 8:00am
Horticulture Apprentice Level 1 is the, Level 1 technical training for either the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist or Production Horticulturist Start date: September 25, 2017 to November 04, 2017 Information & Registration http://www.kpu.ca/hort http://www.kpu.ca/hort/apprenticeship Location: Langley Campus
Horticulture Apprentice Level 1 – KPU Fall 2018
Date: Monday 24th September, 2018
Time: 8:00am
Horticulture Apprentice Level 1 is Level 1 of the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist certification. Note* This will be the first offering of the Landscape Horticulturist Level 1 under the new Red Seal Trade Harmonization Standard instated nationally September 1, 2018. September 24, 2018 to November 4, 2018 Information & Registration http://www.kpu.ca/hort http://www.kpu.ca/hort/apprenticeship Location: Langley Campus