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Residential Landscape Technician Diploma

 Program details:

The Resident Landscape Technician Diploma Program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as a professional landscaper. This part-time program is industry-approved and developed in cooperation with the BC Landscape and Nursery Trades Association. Upon completion, you will be prepared to write the Certified Horticulture Technician Exam.

This program will be of interest to you if you are:

• Those considering a career in the landscape industry
• Those considering starting their own business in the landscape industry
• Those currently working in the industry and wish to update their knowledge in order to provide more comprehensive and professional services to clients
• Participants can complete this program on a part-time basis in two semesters.  A combination of classroom and field experiences is provided.  Classes are held one evening per week and Saturday mornings for 9 weeks each semester.  Home study and examinations will be included

You can complete this program in two semesters (September - December, 2011 and January - March 2012) on a part time basis.  Courses are a combination of classroom and field experience, and are based on BC Landscape Standards and the most current horticultural research.

Home study and examinations will be included.  Minimum 90% attendance is required.

Instructor:  Amanda Jarrett

Class times:

Semester 1 (CRN#31258) $550
September 29 - December 10, 2011
Thursday evenings (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Semester 2 (CRN#11018) $550
January 19 - March 24, 2012
Thursday evenings (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Home study and examinations will be included. Minimum 90% attendance is required.

Location:

Classes take place at the Douglas College Surrey Training Centre, conveniently located across from Central City in Surrey and easily accessible by transit.

Note that the Saturday morning classes are usually held offsite (transportation is required).

Program cost:

The program fee is $550 per semester (includes manual and study materials).

Free Information sessions:

Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. (CRN#31260).  All information sessions take place at the Surrey Training Centre.  Please call 604-527-5472 to register. 

RLT Semester I 
September 29, 2011 - December 10, 2011

 For more information:

To attend a free information session (see Information sessions section above) or call us at 604-527-5472