Horticultural Technician Apprentice [Apprenticeship]

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Horticultural Technician Apprentice-2025/2026

Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
SFTY-1087Trade Practices - Safety, Tools & Equip3.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject the apprentice is able to describe jurisdictional regulations relevant to the trade, safe work practices for responding to on-site conditions, hazards, and emergencies and the operation and maintenance of safety equipment; maintain safety records, driving logs and work records and use and maintain hand tools, power tools and vehicles/motorized equipment, trailers and attachments used in the landscape and horticultural trade.
MGMT-1332Work and Project Organization2
On successful completion of this reportable subject the apprentice is able to describe the use of trade-related documentation and reference material and identify processes to conduct site assessments and procedures for receiving, organizing, storing, transporting plants, materials, tools and equipment.
COMM-1160Communication Skills1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject the apprentice is able to demonstrate effective communication practices including, listening, speaking, reading and writing required to function effectively as part of a crew/team in the workplace.
HORT-1078Horticultural Prinicples - Plant3.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject the apprentice is able to describe plant morphology and characteristics, environmental factors and soil characteristics that affect plant growth and development; identify 80 ornamental landscape plants common to Ontario using the required nomenclature ( Refer to Appendix D -Ontario Horticultural Technician Plant List), the cultural requirements and pests and diseases as they relate to each plant; describe procedures to prune landscape plants and demonstrate sexual and asexual plant propagation methods.
ENVR-1041Environmental Principles-Soil,water,envi2.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe the principles of environmental stewardship as it relates to soil and water.
CONS-1084Pre-Construction Activities2.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to interpret information from landscape drawings and documentation related to site preparation and identify the requirements for preparing construction sites including performing calculations used in the horticulture industry and use of standard measuring devices.
HORT-1079Hardscape Installation and Maintenance2.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the installation and maintenance of landscape paving, steps and retaining walls (natural and precast materials) according to jurisdictional codes and regulations.
HORT-1081Softscape Installation&maintenance-Turf2.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe the procedures to install sod and turf from seed and maintain grass/turf grass including monitoring turf grass quality, mowing, applying amendments and identifying and correcting grass/turfgrass problems according to industry standards and jurisdictional requirements.
HORT-1080Softscape Installation and Maintenance3.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe the procedures to install and maintain exterior softscape- plants (woody, herbaceous and annual plants) and materials (growing media and mulch) and demonstrate pruning techniques for young and established shrubs, groundcovers and vines based on the Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) and jurisdictional regulations.
SFTY-1088First Aid and Cpr Training1.5
On successful completion of the reportable subject, the apprentice is able to demonstrate first aid and CPR techniques to respond to emergencies in the workplace. This unit is comprised of the standard First Aid certification requirements.

Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
HORT-3039Site Preparation and Protection2
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to demonstrate procedures used to perform site assessment which includes, interpretation of documentation pertaining to site assessment, assessment of site conditions for protection, identification of existing and proposed grading and drainage patterns and inspection of site-specific environmental conditions and the evaluation of soil erosion.
PLAN-3017Project Preparation1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to explain the planning activities required to prepare for landscape horticultural projects, including the use of documentation and reference material, interpretation of plans, specifications, the purpose for maintaining records and describe procedures for ordering and organizing plants, materials and equipment.
MKTG-3046Marketing and Sales1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe procedures for controlling inventory, selling services and methods for developing and maintaining customer relations.
HORT-3036Plant Indentification and Management2.5
Upon successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to identify 120 ornamental landscape plants using the required nomenclature and stating the cultural requirements for each (Refer to Appendix D -Ontario Horticultural Technician Plant List-) and understanding pests and diseases as they relate to plant selection and demonstrate tree pruning techniques.
ENVR-3017Environmental Practices3
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe landscaping practices that support environmental stewardship to develop, conserve, preserve, protect and reclaim natural habitats and ecosystems to sustain a healthy environment.
HORT-3037Hardscape Structures Install&maintenance2.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the installation of landscape structures, irrigation systems, low voltage lighting water features and describe the procedures to repair hardscape and maintain irrigation systems according to industry standards and jurisdictional regulations.
HORT-3038Plant Health Care - Pests, Diseases and1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able identify nutrient deficiencies, pests, diseases and disorders, explain the care and treatment of plants, describe Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and interpret relevant legislation and jurisdictional requirements.
LAND-3009Interior Landscape Installation & Maint.1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe the procedures for installing and maintaining interior landscapes.
HORT-3040Green Infrastructure Installation & Main1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able describe procedures to install and maintain green infrastructure, including applications for maximizing green space and permeable surfaces, installation of erosion control materials, green roofs and walls, and rainwater and stormwater management systems.
COMM-3091Mentoring and Training Techniques1.5
On successful completion of this reportable subject, the apprentice is able to describe communication and mentoring techniques and strategies for enhancing personal and team development.

Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 12 credits in this
program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency
requirement and graduate from this program

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