About the course

As a Horticultural Technician you are focused on sustainable growing techniques and maintenance practices to help increase the biodiversity of the urban/suburban landscape.The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab with the NC Greenhouse Nursery, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop.Gain practical experience exploring sustainable growth techniques in the campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Greenhouse/nursery production

　　Garden centre management

　　Green roof/green wall installation and maintenance

　　Greenhouse production

　　Landscape design and maintenance

　　Parks maintenance

　　Turf/golf course installation and maintenance

　　Urban arboriculture

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Winter (January), 2025	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Winter (January), 2026	Niagara-on-the-Lake

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Niagara College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):

　　English ? any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Niagara College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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