How to Become a Landscape Horticulturist in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Start working with a journeyperson

   Begin working under a certified journeyperson with no prior experience needed.

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   “Start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship right away - no experience needed.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/landscape-horticult...
2. Submit the application package

   Complete, sign and submit an apprenticeship application package with the employer to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

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   “Once a potential apprentice and an employer decide to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, an application package must be completed, signed and submitted to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
3. Meet the Industry Training Consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, arrange a meeting with the Industry Training Consultant, the employer and the apprentice to discuss the program and sign the agreement.

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   “After you've submitted the complete application package to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, please contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade/region to arrange a meeting with the Consultant, the employer and the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
4. Receive agreement and logbook

   The Agency signs the agreement and sends a signed copy, a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card to the apprentice.

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   “The Agency will forward a signed copy of the agreement to the apprentice and employer; and - The Agency will forward a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card to the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
5. Complete hours and industry certifications

   Complete the required apprenticeship hours and obtain the four practical industry-based certifications from the Landscape Horticulture Certification Program.

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   “Landscape Horticulturist apprenticeship training certification involves acquiring four (4) practical industry-based certifications from the Landscape Horticulture Certification Program.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/trades/trade/restoration-stone-mason
6. Choose certification path

   After obtaining the four industry certificates and the required hours, either write the Red Seal Exam or apply for a provincial certificate without writing an exam.

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   “Apprentices who obtain these four industry certificates + the required hours can either: - Write the Red Seal Exam for Red Seal Certification; or - Obtain a provincial certificate without writing an exam.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/trades/trade/restoration-stone-mason

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1. Carry your apprentice ID card

   An out-of-province apprentice working temporarily in Nova Scotia carries their apprentice ID card and does not have to register again in Nova Scotia.

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   “If you are an Out-of-province/territory apprentice planning to work TEMPORARILY in Nova Scotia: Make sure you carry your apprentice ID card. You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility

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1. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

   Applicants with experience, whether gained in Canada or internationally, may challenge the trade qualifier exam to become certified.

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   “If you already have experience – whether in Canada or internationally – you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/landscape-horticult...

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