Landscape Horticulture Program
About the Program
The Langley School District (SD35) 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
Click on image above to view Landscape Horticulture Program Guide. - 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
- 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
- Check out the Youth Train in Trades Landscape Horticulture Program Guide for more information about this program
- 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