Mineral and Metal Processing

Mining, Oil and Gas

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Food Related Labour

Furniture and Decoration

Pulp, Paper and Printing

Textile Manufacturing 

Forestry and Woodwork

Product Manufacturing

Crafting and Repair

Careers in Construction and Building Renovations

Construction and Building Renovations

Careers in Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Rail and Land Transportation

Air and Water Transportation

Careers in Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Labour & Technical Skills

Managers in agriculture

Managers in horticulture

Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. 

To work as a Nursery and greenhouse labourers in B.C., you may need to be registered with the Pesticide Applicator Certification. Eligibility is achieved by  ISCBC's in-person and virtual workshops include instruction, calibration demonstrations, and support sessions with experienced trainers. ISCBC will introduce you to integrated pest management, legislation around invasive species in BC, how to work safely with pesticides and the equipment used to apply them.


Nursery and greenhouse labourers

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. These programs include courses in the applicable principles of plant science; purchasing, storage, and delivery systems; floral design and arranging; and principles of business management.

Floriculture/floristry operations and management

Horticulture And Floristry Continuing Education

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms' sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.

Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and greenhouse workers (85103) and Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (85191). They are employed by landscaping companies, cemeteries, lawn care and tree service companies, nurseries and greenhouses and by landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments. Contractors may be self-employed.

Nursery and greenhouse labourers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. They are employed in indoor and outdoor nurseries and greenhouses.

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform work to assist in the construction of landscapes and related structures, and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments.

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Gardening and Agriculture]( https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/?category=gardening-agriculture)

Individual Courses in Gardening and Agriculture

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Market Gardener Certificate](https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/programs/continuing-education-and-training/market-gardener.html)

Market Gardener Statement of Completion

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply.

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Landscape Horticulture Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/landscape-horticulture-certificate)

Educational Path

Horticulture And Floristry Continuing Education

Programs

Careers