Plant the seeds to grow your career in horticulture

Program code HORT

Duration 2 Years

Credential Ontario College Diploma, Co-op

Program Delivery Full-time +
Part-time

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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.
Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

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

Benefits of studying part-time:

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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.