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Residential Landscape Technician Program
Program details
The Residential Landscape Technician 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:
- Those considering a career in the landscape industry
- Those considering starting their own business in the landscape industry
- Those currently in the industry who wish to update their knowledge and 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, 2010 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
Semester 1 (18 Sessions) $550
September 29 - December 10, 2011 (CRN#31258)
Thursday evenings (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Semester 2 (18 Sessions) $550
January 19- August 18, 2011 (CRN#11018)
Thursday evenings (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9: 00 am - 12:00 pm)
| RLT Semester I | RLT Semester 2 |
| Thursday, September 29: Ornamental Plants | Thursday, January 19: Plant Installation I |
| Saturday, October 1: Annuals | Saturday, January 21: Plant Installation Lab |
| Thursday, October 6: Botony | Thursday, January 26: Design I |
| Saturday, October 8: Perennials | Saturday, January 28: Landcape Maintenance |
| Thursday, October 13: Soils I | Thursday, February 2: Design II |
| Saturday, October 15: Deciduous Trees & Shrubs I | Saturday, February 4: Site Plan Lab |
| Thursday, October 20: Soils II | Thursday, February 9: Business I |
| Saturday, October 22: Deciduous Trees & Shrubs II | Saturday, February 11: Evergreens I |
| Thursday, October 27: Grading & Drainage | Thursday, February 16: Business II |
| Saturday, October 29: Vines & Ground Covers | Saturday, February 18: Evergreens II |
| Thursday, November 3: Turf I | Thursday, February 23: Business III |
| Saturday, November 5: Turf II | Saturday, February 25: Business IV |
| Thursday, November 10: IMP I | Thursday, March 1: Pruning I |
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Saturday, November 12: No Class |
Saturday, March 3: Pruning II Lab |
| Thursday, November 17: IPM II | Thursday, March 8: Bulbs |
| Saturday, November 19: Irrigation (Computer Lab) | Saturday, March 10: Assignment Lab |
| Thursday, November 24: Irrigation Basics |
Study Break |
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Study Break |
Thursday, March 22: Review |
| Thursday, December 8: Review | Saturday, March 24: Final Exam |
| Saturday, December 10: Final Exam |
Free information session:
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.
Surrey Training Centre
10060 King George Boulevard, Surrey
(2 blocks North of King George Highway Skytrain) 604-588-7772
