College Diploma - Horticulture Technologist

Join the Horticulture Technologist Diploma at Olds College! Gain hands-on experience in sustainable practices. Apply now for international student support!

Sustainability, water management, production horticulture, and urban agriculture are vital elements of the world we live in. The Horticulture Technologist Diploma provides students 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. Students will get to take part in Field School, where they get to work with a company to put their studies into practice, and earn a wage while they learn. Building on the Horticulture Technician Certificate concepts, students will learn about designing specialty landscapes, how to start a horticulture business and how to create entrepreneurial approach to processing plants. They will 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.