Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship | Vancouver Island University

The horticulture industry is thriving. Advance your career and stand out with VIU’s Level 3 Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Program.

Level 3 gives you advanced techniques through hands-on learning. It builds on the foundations from Levels 1 and 2 and is the next step in advancing to your Red Seal designation. The program includes mentorship from our experienced instructors to help you grow in the industry and includes:

6 weeks of training with a mix of in-person and online classes
the G.R. Paine Horticultural Training Centre as well as Milner Gardens and Woodlands

Level 1

Level 1 is covered in VIU’s Horticulture Technician certificate program. VIU does not offer Level 1 as a stand-alone program.

Level 2

Level 1 is covered in VIU’s Horticulture Technician certificate program. VIU does not offer Level 1 as a stand-alone program.

Level 3

In Level 3 you will master advanced skills in:

plant health and care
specialized horticulture practices
hardscape installation and maintenance
softscape installation and maintenance
business management

Eligibility

To take Level 3 you must:

have successfully completed level 2 landscape horticulture apprenticeship level, or will have completed it before level 3 begins
be a registered apprentice with an active Skilled Trades BC (formerly ITA) apprenticeship number
have a registered sponsor employer through Skilled Trades BC

Why get your Red Seal certification?

National recognition

shows that you have reached a consistent standard and competence
you can work in any province or territory which makes it easier to move and find jobs anywhere in the country

Personal achievement

it’s a significant professional milestone and gives you a sense of pride in your success
shows your dedication to keeping high standards in your career
makes you more trusted as a professional landscape horticulturalist

Professional credibility

helps you get advanced jobs like a school educator
promotes high training and assessment standards which raises the overall quality in the horticulture industry
leads to better service and happier clients