Plant the seeds to grow your career in horticulture
Horticulture Technician Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program
Turn your passion for plants into a career! Gain essential business skills and explore horticulture, greenhouse management and landscape design. Learn sustainable growing techniques for the food we eat.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
The Horticulture Technician program offers an in-depth exploration into the field of horticulture, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects of plant cultivation, garden and greenhouse management, and landscaping and design. Through hands-on learning in various environments, such as greenhouses and outdoor gardens, students gain essential skills in plant identification, soil management, pest control, and sustainable landscaping practices. Additionally, students acquire essential business skills, preparing them for roles in nursery management, landscaping design, and maintenance. Emphasizing sustainable growing techniques and maintenance practices, students learn how to increase biodiversity in urban and suburban landscapes, especially how it relates to food production. With the inclusion of a summer co-op, students gain real-world experience and develop valuable industry connections, setting them up for success in a competitive and evolving sector.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
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What are the admission requirements for the Horticulture Technician program?
Horticulture Technician admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in hortilculture?
Your Horticulture Technician diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may seek employment in entry-level positions within horticulture and landscaping as practitioners, technicians, or as entrepreneurs. They are prepared to work in a variety of companies and organizations across the horticultural sector, including:
- Landscape and Gardening Companies
- Municipal Parks and Public Spaces
- Golf Courses, Sports Complexes, and Botanical Gardens
- Garden Centres, Nurseries, and Greenhouses
- Organic, Vertical, and Urban Farming Operations
Flex MORE. Study Horticulture Technician part-time
What courses are included in the Horticulture Technician diploma program?
Course overview
17 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Horticulture Technician program outline.
- AGRI 1001 – Soil Science and Management
- HORT 1000 – Introduction to Horticulture
- HORT 1001 – Plant Science and Propagation
- HORT 1002 – Safety, Tools, and Equipment
- Communications Course
- General Education Course
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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