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Diploma of Horticulture Technician
- Welland, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in sustainable horticulture and urban landscapes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Horticulture Technician. Apply concepts related to four-term programme covering language and communications in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Garden centre management
- Green roof or green wall installation
- Greenhouse production
- Landscape design and maintenance
- Parks maintenance
- Turf and golf course maintenance
- Urban arboriculture
- Urban food production
Curriculum
- Four-term programme covering language and communications
- Nursery management
- Plant science
- Evergreen and deciduous ornamentals
- Landscape graphics and design
- Entomology
- Design-build
- Greenhouse production
- Urban arboriculture
- Plant pathology
- Turf and weed management
- Pest management and horticulture business and sales.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
- Grade/context: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U or equivalent)
- Some programmes add Mathematics
- Sciences or an audition/portfolio
- No overall minimum average published for most diploma/certificate programmes (Pharmacy Technician and similar: 60% in required courses).
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Mathematics, Sciences, Audition or portfolio for some programmes.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Environment and Horticulture |
| Department | Horticulture Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.