About Horticulture Technologist Diploma in Olds College
What can you expect from our program?
Sustainability, water management, production horticulture, and urban agriculture are vital elements of the world we live in. The Horticulture Technologist Diploma provides you with a deeper understanding of horticulture, including the production and management of plants, the management of pests, landscapes, soils and water systems to achieve productive and sustainable systems. You will get to take part in Field School, where you get to work with a company to put your studies into practice, and earn a wage while you learn.
What will you learn?
You will learn about designing specialty landscapes, how to start a horticulture business and how to create entrepreneurial approach to processing plants. You will also learn how to manage production of horticulture crops in response to market demands, as well as recognize the ecological, economic and social implications of horticulture decisions and processes.
Your Future
Job opportunities include: parks and recreation departments, landscape contractors, landscape architects, environmental remediation firms, horticultural equipment and material suppliers/manufacturers.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 50% or better in Two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0
- TOEFL : overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
- PTE : score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53.
Olds College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Program |
Tuition Fee per year |
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year |
$7,008 CAD |
Admin Fee |
$217 |
Book & Supply |
$750 CAD |
Application Fee |
$157.50 CAD |
Olds College English Language Requirements
Test |
Minimum score required |
Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* |
no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than a 6.0 |
TOEFL (iBT) |
Internet based test - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18 |
PTE Academic |
score of at least 53-54 with no communicative skill profile below 53 |
CAEL |
overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50 |