An Ontario horticultural trades association

Workplace-based training provided under the direction of experienced mentors and trainers, combined  
with classroom training

• the Ontario government pays for almost 85% of classroom training, supports apprentices with grants and some apprentices are eligible for EI grants during classroom training
• approximately 80% of the training happens on-­the­-job with an employer and the other 20% is completed in school over two 12-week winter semesters
• once registered, apprentices typically take between 3­-5 years to complete their training and certification requirements 

The Benefits:

• Financial Incentives throughout the process; apprentices are eligible for over $4,000 in grants
• Hands on training that will develop a deeper knowledge of the profession
• Cost effective, the Ministry covers 85% of the in­-class training
• Upon completion the Apprentice will obtain a Red Seal Journey-person Class designation (eligible to practice the trade across Canada) 

Your Commitment:

• Training with an employer for over 5,400 hours (3-5 years)
• Completing a 12-­week (basic) in-­class training session at a training provider (Tuition fee applies)
• Completing a 12­-week (advanced) in­-class training session at a training provider (Tuition fee applies)
• Completing a skills sign­-off Training Standard Book of required skills on-the-job with your employer
• Completing a Certificate of Qualification Exam at the end of the apprenticeship

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Open enrollment throughout the year

• have legal permission to work in Canada
• a minimum of grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent ­(international designations must provide Canadian equivalency)
• employed in the Horticultural Sector in Ontario
• must be registered with the MTCU and OCOT

To register and for more information, contact Jessica Tucker at jtucker@landscapeontario.com