How long is in-class training?

Apprentices will attend two – twelve week semesters at the training provider of their choice. These semesters are offered every year.

Level 1: 12 weeks / 3 Months

Level 2: 12 weeks  / 3 Months

Apprentices can choose from the following training providers:

Training Provider Location
Algonquin Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave.,
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8(613) 727-4723
Fanshawe Fanshawe College
1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.,
London, ON N5Y 5R6(519) 452-4277
Humber Humber College – North Campus
205 Humber College Blvd.,
Toronto, ON M9W 5L7(416) 675-3111
Loyalist College Loyalist College
376 Wallbridge-Loyalist,
Belleville, ON K8N 5B9Phone: (613) 969-1913
Mohawk Mohawk College
481 Barton St.,
Stoney Creek, ON L9C 1E9(905) 575-2545

How much does in class training cost?

Each twelve week semester will cost the apprentice approximately $650 in tuition plus the cost of your study manual. This amount reflects an 85% subsidy by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities towards tuition. Apprentices attending in-class training are eligible for some potential additional financial assistance, click here for more information

Does the apprentice apply directly to the in-class training provider?

NO, When the apprentice initially registers as an apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities they will place the apprentice on a wait-list for their requested training provider. Offers of classroom training will be mailed directly  to the apprentice.

What will I learn?

LEVEL 1

  • Workplace Safety
  • Workplace Communications
  • Plant Science
  • Turf Management 1
  • Plant Identification 1
  • Plant Materials 1
  • Trade Calculations
  • Landscape Construction 1
  • Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care
  • Landscape Equipment Maintenance
  • First Aid and CPR Training

LEVEL 2

  • Plant Propagation
  • Plant Production
  • Irrigation
  • Turf Management 2
  • Plant Identification
  • Plant Materials 2
  • Site Layout, Grading and Surveying
  • Landscape Construction 2
  • Plan Reading And Quantity Take-off, Quote Preparation

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