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Here’s an opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in this field or is currently employed and wish to upgrade and enhance their career potential. It will also appeal to home owners interested in enhancing their residential property with carefully planned landscaping.
The field of study offers an excellent opportunity for combining creative flair with scientific study and drafting and design skills. Theory and practice are skillfully combined, and interesting field trips and site visits supplement classroom activity, instructed by skilled professionals.
O.S.S.D., Mature Student Status or equivalent. Secondary school English or equivalent.
To receive the certificate, you must successfully complete the 6 compulsory courses plus one elective.
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HORTHOR01 |
Fundamentals of Horticulture |
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HORTLA010 |
General Plant Identification |
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HORTLA009 |
Botany/Taxonomy |
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HORTLA001 |
Landscape Design I |
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HORTLA007 |
Landscape Design II |
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HORTLA008 |
Landscape Design III |
| Optional Courses: Choose ONE |
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CADMCAD06 |
Introduction to AutoCAD |
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HORTGI359 |
Pest Control Technology |
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HORTHOR07 |
Tree Care Basics (Arboriculture I) |
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HORTHOR02 |
Deciduous Trees |
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HORTHOR03 |
Conifers (Evergreens) |
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HORTHOR04 |
Deciduous Shrubs |
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HORTHOR05 |
Broadleaf Evergreens, Climbers and Vines |
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HORTHOR06 |
Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs |
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HORT10007 |
Professional Landscaping/Estimating |
Students who are planning to use the Horticulture certificate instead of taking HORTLA010 (general plant id) must apply for an exemption to HORTLA010 before applying for a Landscape Design certificate.
Mohawk College
Continuing Education catalogue
Creative & Applied Arts
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