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Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship

Level 3

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:

What you learn in Level 3 Apprenticeship

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

Financial aid is available.

Questions?

Admissions Assistant

Email: apprentice@viu.ca

Phone : 250.740.6227