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Landscaping & Horticulture
This high skills major will focus on all areas of landscape design, construction and maintenance as it relates to residential, commercial, industrial and recreational business. Students will gain practical experience with use of various types of materials, processes and techniques used in the landscape and horticultural industry. Teachers will provide opportunities for certifications and experiences outside of the classroom.
REQUIREMENTS:
Credits:
To obtain a designation on your transcript as a Specialist in Horticulture & Landscaping, you will need to complete the following 9 required credits.
Credits |
Apprenticeship Training Gr. 11 Gr. 12 |
College
Gr. 11 Gr. 12 |
University
Gr. 11 Gr. 12 |
Workplace
Gr. 11 Gr. 12 |
Primary Industries: Horticulture & Landscaping Major* |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
English |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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Mathematics |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
Science |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
Cooperative Education† |
2
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2
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2 |
2
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Total number of credits |
9
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9
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9 |
9 |
Certifications:
The SHSM in Primary Industries: Horticulture and Landscaping requires students to complete five (5) sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses. Of these, four (4) are in areas that are compulsory and the remaining one (1) from the list of additional certification packages. Possible certifications are listed below.
Four (4) Compulsory
Standard First Aid Level A CPR WHMIS Plant Identification |
One (1) Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) package of training courses from the list below:
CHT Maintenance (21” Mower, 36” Mower, Edging and Trimming, Pruning)
CHT Construction Installation (Plant layout, Grading and Drainage, Paver Installation)
CHT Garden Center (Cash Handling, Phone Etiquette, Customer Etiquette)
CHT Maintenance Installation (Tree Planting, Grading and Sodding,Work Orders) |
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