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      Landscape Horticulture Program

      About the Program

      • The Langley School District offers the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Landscape Horticulture program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Langley Campus. This full-time program, in partnership with KPU, offers SD35 students the opportunity to participate in SkilledTradesBC recognized Level 1 Technical Training. Students earn high school course credits, as well as post-secondary credits, while learning the required skills and knowledge to become an apprentice upon program completion.

       

      Develop Professional Industry Skills

      • Install and maintain exterior landscape areas including turfgrass
      • Identify an assortment of ornamental and edible plants
      • Develop basic knowledge of plant biology, plant health, soil characteristics and business communication
      • Safely operate and maintain landscape equipment

       

      Requirements

      • Be registered in the Langley School District
      • Be 18 or younger on June 30 of application year
      • Have not graduated from high school before starting the program
      • Have intention to graduate

       

      Prerequisites

      • Have completed before the start of the program:
        • Grade 10

          Click on image above to view Landscape Horticulture Program Guide.

        • English 11
        • Any Math 11
      • Strongly recommended:
        • Life Sciences 11
        • Earth Sciences 11
      • Recommended:
        • Experience working in landscaping, lawn care and/or plant care

       

      Keys to Success

      • Regular attendance and a solid commitment to the program
      • Demonstrate maturity and job readiness to work in the industry
      • Enjoy creative thinking, problem-solving and physical activity
      • Can work outdoors in all weather conditions
      • Comfortable working in teams with adult classmates

       

      Learn More

      • Still have questions or want to apply? Contact your school’s Career Advisor or use our Contact Form
      • Career Trek video – Hear about the work a landscape horticulturalist does including pruning, seeding and dead heading. Hear about career avenues and the endless possibilities in the horticulture field.

      • SD35 Landscape Horticulture Program Tour video – See the classroom and equipment and meet the program’s instructor