About Greenhouse Technician (co-op) in Niagara College

Do you have a passion for science combined with a keen desire to work with, and for, nature?

As a Greenhouse Technician graduate you will have a strong understanding of balanced plant environment, pest management technology and labour management policies, and will have the ability to successfully manage a greenhouse or nursery. This program starts in September.

Highlights

• The 125-acre Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus is located in the heart of Canada’s expanding greenhouse industry and serves as a living lab for students including Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, container and field nursery operations, and on-site greenhouse equipment.

• Gain practical greenhouse experience working with an integrated pest management system.

• Connect with greenhouse leaders via extensive field trips to local ornamental and vegetable greenhouses and industry trade shows.

• Upon successful completion, strengthen your landscaping or horticultural skills through advanced standing in the Landscaping Technician (Co-op) or Horticultural Technician (Co-op) programs. (Advanced Standing Information)

Our Niagara-on-the-Lake campus is the first postsecondary institution in Canada to be recognized as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Career Opportunities

• Agricultural consultant, representative or specialist
• Contractor or supervisor in landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticulture services
• Harvesting or processing technician
• Horticulture manager
• Integrated pest management (IPM) specialist
• Landscape and horticulture technician or specialist
• Nursery/greenhouse manager or technician
• Technical sales specialist

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

Niagara college Highlights

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.