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OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Geography (C), (U), or (M)
Grade 11 Visual Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Visual Arts (M)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Construction Engineering Technology (C)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
Computer Skills
Any Horticulture courses
It takes time before you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, but with Fanshawe’s Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship program, we can help make sure that you enjoy yourself in this growing field.
As a student, you’ll receive two to three years of on-the-job training from an employer in the horticulture industry before receiving in-class training sessions. You’ll learn how to build and maintain landscapes, gardens and indoor spaces. You’ll also study arboriculture, landscape design, plant identification, and plant production, and business management.
After you complete the program, you’ll be more than prepared to write the qualification exam administered by the provincial government. From there, you can find meaningful employment in a job where you’ll rarely – if ever – be asked to sit behind a desk. You’ll find exciting job opportunities with design-build firms, nurseries and greenhouses, golf courses, garden centres, landscapers as well as parks and botanical gardens.
If you’re ready to work and want combine training with earning power, consider the apprenticeship where you mix workplace training under the direction of experienced horticulturists with shorter lengths of classroom or online training.
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
COMM-1099, Workplace Communications, 2, ,
HORT-1043, Plant Science, 3, ,
HORT-1044, Turf Management 1, 2.5, ,
HORT-1046, Plant Materials 1, 1.5, ,
HORT-1048, Integrated Pest Management Plant Health, 3.5, ,
LAND-1025, Landscape Construction 1, 2.5, ,
MATH-1177, Trade Calculations, 2, ,
MTNC-1018, Landscape Equipment Maintenance, 1.5, ,
SFTY-1037, Workplace Safety, 2, ,
SFTY-1040, St. John's Ambulance First Aid, 1, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
HORT-3016, Plant Propagation, 3, ,
HORT-3017, Plant Production, 3, ,
HORT-3018, Irrigation, 1.5, ,
HORT-3019, Turf Management 2, 2.5, ,
HORT-3020, Plant Identification 2, 3, ,
HORT-3021, Plant Materials 2, 1.5, ,
SURV-3014, Site Layout, Grading & Surveying, 1.5, ,
LAND-3006, Landscape Construction 2, 4, ,
LAND-3007, Plan Reading & Quantity Take-off, 1.5, ,
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
