Landscape Horticulturist

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Landscape horticulturists design, construct, install and maintain landscaping. Projects include walkways, fences, decks, outbuildings, and irrigation systems. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory and facilities in greenhouses and garden retail centres and advising customers and clients on plants, plant materials, pesticides, fertilizers and other landscaping products.

Landscape construction companies, nurseries, greenhouses, garden centres, yard and tree care companies, golf courses, public parks and other horticulture and gardening-related fields are major employers of landscape horticulturists.

Trade By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic

1
Level
1,500
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,500
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,500
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,500
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
9,000
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • R.B. Russell Vocational School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Landscape Horticulturist Program
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