“Landscape Horticulturists” identify, propagate, cultivate, grow and maintain plants, and manage injured and diseased trees and plants. They create and modify landscapes by measuring, designing, and interpreting plans. They construct and maintain gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscape environments. Landscape horticulturists install and maintain hard landscape elements such as retaining walls, patios, walkways and water features. In addition, they advise clients on issues related to horticulture and landscape construction. They are employed by landscape designers, architects and contractors, lawn service and tree care establishments, recreation facilities, golf courses, parks, nurseries, greenhouses, and municipal, provincial and federal governments. They may also be self-employed.
OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS THE LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURIST PROGRAM WILL BE CHANGING. WHERE ARE WE NOW?
SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Harmonized* | Harmonized* | Harmonized* | Current** |
**Current = Program stream for apprentices who've completed level 1 training before September 2018
*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in September 2018
If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact ITA Customer Service.
HARMONIZED PROGRAM INFORMATION - Level 1 in effect September 2018, Level 2 in effect September 2019, Level 3 in effect September 2020 |
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| Program Profile | Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification. | Download (189 PDF KB) |
| Program Outline | Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers | Download (1,277 PDF KB) |
| Exam Weighting Charts | The Exam Weighting Charts for the Harmonized level exams will be made available as the Harmonized level exams are launched. | Level 1 (132 PDF KB) |
Program Updates:
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Transitioning to the Harmonized Program
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Standardized Level Exams
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Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
- Program Profile
- Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification
- Download(PDF 194.4 KB)
- Program Outline
- Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 1.16 MB)
- Interprovincial (IP) Exam Table
- List of tasks that will be tested and number of questions on each task
- Download(PDF 25.85 KB)
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
OR
If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
- Instructions
- How to Apply
- Download(PDF 171.16 KB)
- Application Form
- Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
- Download(PDF 178.62 KB)
- Employer Declaration
- Document of relevant work experience
- Download(PDF 233.59 KB)
- Statutory Declaration
- Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
- Download(PDF 294.95 KB)