Nova Scotia Community College

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Horticulture and Landscape Technology - Operations

Nova Scotia Community College

Faculty:School of Applied Arts and New Media
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $3,620
International: $11,690
Careers:Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and ManagersLandscape Workers

Description:

Do you like plants, working outside or in a greenhouse environment? Would you like to contribute to global greening by producing plants for beauty and function in the landscape? The Horticultural Operations program trains the individual in all aspects of greenhouse, nursery, and garden centre practices. This program focuses on plant production, plant care and maintenance and the greenhouse, nursery, and garden centre environment utilizing safe and sustainable practices.

Graduates have opportunities to find employment in the garden centre, nursery, and greenhouse sectors of the horticultural industry and in wholesale, re-wholesale, and retail operations.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Successful completion of Horticulture & Landscape Technology Year 1 or Advanced Standing.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 08, 2022