Landscape Technician
Program Overview
Humber’s Landscape Technician diploma program is based on the principles of sustainability, conservation and environmental sensitivity. You’ll learn about landscape design and development, site construction, general horticulture, grounds maintenance, and related technologies through a combination of in-class studies and hands-on landscape training.
At Humber, we have exceptional facilities for landscape education. The Humber Arboretum, for example, is a 250-acre botanical garden centered on the west branch of the Humber River, surrounding Humber’s North Campus. It includes ornamental, woodland and wildlife gardens serving as a unique living classroom for plant studies, construction, arboricultural and horticultural skills. Our construction lab is housed in a weather-protected 8,000-square-foot facility which allows you to potentially build full-scale structures such as decks, gazebos and retaining walls. Our computer labs use the latest in computer-aided design (CAD) software which enables you to prepare professional construction documents.
Semester 3 |
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| LAND 222: Plant Health Care |
| LAND 232: Plant Studies 3 |
| LAND 237: Sustainable Horticultural Practices 2 |
| LAND 251: Construction Practices 3 |
| LAND 254: Site Layout and Construction Detailing |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Apply practical horticulture* skills to the production of plant materials*, including herbaceous plants*, woody plants*, and turf.
- Apply the principles of plant* and soil sciences to complete work in horticulture*.
- Apply the principles of design* to horticulture*.
- Apply basic* installation and construction principles and practical skills to horticulture*.
- Implement maintenance procedures for plants, property, and equipment.
- Utilize knowledge of plant identification, usage, and maintenance criteria.
- Recognize the potential environmental effects of projects and the need to avoid environmental damage and promote healthier ecosystems.
- Apply the principles and practical skills of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)* to indoor and outdoor plants.
- Contribute to the effective planning, implementation, and conclusion of projects.
- Use safe working practices.
- Use business practices appropriate to the horticulture* industry.
- Act in a professional manner, maintain professional relationships, and communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and others.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and career opportunities and to keep pace with industry changes.
The Humber Experience
Humber Students Take Silver at Skills Ontario
Humber students Matthew Silvaggio and Lucas Kennedy have won Silver for the Horticulture and Landscape competition at this year’s Ontario Technological Skills Competition. During the competition, the two were tasked with building a garden based on a common set of criteria and drawings. This included creating walls from precast paving units, laying paving stones, plant selection and placement of landscape rocks.
Humber Blooms with Arboretum Plant Sale
The Arboretum held their yearly plant sale today, selling a number of green delights to welcome summer to Humber. The sale was spread between the Arboretum Compound, as well as the greenhouse. Among the plants for sale were annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs and shrubs. As always, the selection is lush and healthy with low prices, and friendly facilitators to help visitors find exactly what they were looking for.
Tranquility Garden
Students from the Landscape Technician program constructed a beautiful 20’x40’ Modern Tranquility Garden, on display at the Toronto Congress Center. Constructed under the direction of Instructor Collin Shotlander, the garden is a fantastic example of our students' work.
Your Career
A career in the multifaceted landscape industry allows you to combine your interests in construction, design, plant materials and the environment. Opportunities exist with landscape contractors, design firms, design-build firms, garden centres, nurseries, municipalities, golf courses and in technical sales. Some of our graduates establish their own companies or obtain senior supervisory positions within the industry. Our annual Landscape and Horticultural Job Fair offers first- and second-year students the opportunity to meet with potential employers. Our graduates often find themselves with a range of job choices and prospects and many return as employers during their growing careers.
Humber Students Benefit from Five Centres of Innovation (COIs)
The Humber Centres of Innovation Network demonstrates our strong commitment to providing an experiential learning environment for students. Students and faculty work with industry partners on real-world challenges to prepare them to become the innovative and strategic problem-solvers of tomorrow. Come to Humber and experience interdisciplinary learning across five COIs.
About the COIsNews Feed
Humber Hawks Put Their Skills to the Test at 2023 Skills Competitions
Wed, May 10, 2023
The Toronto Congress Centre was full of energy May 1-3 as Skills Ontario hosted the Career Exploration Showcase and Skills Ontario Competition!
Centre for Skilled Trades Donates New Tree Swallow Nests to Lakeshore Community
Wed, May 10, 2023
Friends of Sam Smith (FOSS) approached Carrier Drive to assist in restoring the tree swallow population.
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Events Feed
2SLGBTQ+ Employment Panel
Wed, June 14, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
North, Online
Location: North Campus, NX111, and online
Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are encouraged to register.
See attached posted for more information.
Humber Skilled Trades Career Fair
Wed, July 12, 2023 | 02:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Location: Humber College, Centre for Trades and Technology
Carrier Drive Campus
110 Carrier Dr, Etobicoke (Hwy 27 & Finch Ave W.)
The Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology is hosting our Summer 2023 Career Event for students and new graduates from our skilled trades programs.
Employers will be able to meet with students and new graduates to collect resumes. Students are looking to obtain general employment or start an apprenticeship. Students are available from the following programs:
- Electrical Techniques
- Mechanical Techniques – Millwright
- Plumbing Techniques
- Welding Techniques
- Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
- Industrial Woodworking Technician
- Furniture and Cabinetmaking Techniques
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