Programs & Courses
Beginning in September, plus a co-op work term after semester two.
A career in the multifaceted landscape industry lets you combine your interests in construction, design, plant materials and the outdoors. Opportunities exist with: landscape contractors, design firms, design-build firms, garden centres, nurseries, municipalities, golf courses and in technical sales. Many graduates establish their own companies or obtain senior supervisory positions within the industry. A complete list of job opportunities, career positions, and salaries is available at horttrades.com.
The Landscape Technician co-op program is based on the principles of sustainability, conservation and environmental sensitivity, which form the foundation of our teaching philosophy. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of landscape design and development, site construction, general horticulture, grounds maintenance, and related technologies. Students acquire the above skills through a combination of in-class studies, and workplace training resulting in approved industry experience.
Following semester two, students participate in a four-month (minimum 400 hours) paid co-op position in the landscape industry. The school provides a range of services to support student co-op, including a job fair and networking with various industry sectors to identify co-op employment opportunities.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
All students entering this program must have received a tetanus injection or booster shot within the last ten years.Successful completion of Standard First Aid - A is required before optional work term or co-op begins.
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,542.70
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
Year one: $1,500 for construction safety boots, personal safety equipment, field trips, conferences, textbooks and supplies. Year two: $700 for field trips, conferences, textbooks and supplies.
For information regarding the co-op fee for this program, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
Humber also offers the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship certificate program.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 220 | English Communications 1 for Skilled Trade Professionals | 3 | |
| LAND 121 | Sustainable Horticultural Practices 1 | 4 | |
| LAND 122 | Surveying and Construction Practices 1 | 4 | |
| LAND 123 | Plant Studies 1 | 3 | |
| LAND 124 | Botany and Soils | 3 | |
| LAND 125 | Turf and Groundcovers | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 320 | English Communications 2 for Skilled Trade Professionals | 3 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 | |
| LAND 150 | Drafting for CAD and Landscapes | 3 | |
| LAND 151 | Plant Studies 1 | 3 | |
| LAND 152 | Plant Health Care | 3 | |
| LAND 153 | Plant Propagation and Production | 3 | |
| LAND 154 | Introduction to Landscape Estimating | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| LAND 230 | Sustainable Horticultural Practices 2 | 4 | |
| LAND 231 | Landscapes Materials and Techniques | 3 | |
| LAND 232 | Plant Studies 3 | 3 | |
| LAND 233 | Construction Practices 2 | 4 | |
| LAND 234 | Sustainable Urban Landscapes | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| LAND 250 | Plant Studies 4 | 3 | |
| LAND 251 | Construction Practices 3 | 4 | |
| LAND 252 | Landscape Business Management | 3 | |
| LAND 253 | Sustainable Landscape Design and Practices | 4 | |
| LAND 254 | Site Layout and Construction Detailing | 3 |
