This certificate is comprised of 18 credits (6 three-credit courses) and is designed for those entering the field vegetable industry, who wish to gain sufficient knowledge and certification to position themselves for advances within the farm structure and as professional development for others whose employment requires up-to-date knowledge of field vegetable production. The
certificate can easily ladder into a Horticulture certificate program or Agriculture diploma at 51ÎÛÂþ, for students wishing to further their expertise and
professional advancement in the horticulture industry.
Entrance requirements for students entering prior to Fall 2019
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or minimum 19 years of age before first day of class.
Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
The Agriculture Technology department will also consider applicants if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable chance for success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or be interviewed. Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture
Technology department before applying to the program.Â
Entrance requirements for students entering in Fall 2019 and later
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
One of the following Mathematics classes:
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Precalculus 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11
The formerly-offered Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Essentials of Mathematics 11
MATH 085 or equivalent
One of the following Grade 11 sciences:
Biology 11 or BIO 083 (strongly recommended)
Chemistry 11 or CHEM 083
Earth Sciences 11
Physics 11 or PHYS 083
Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
The Agriculture Technology department will also consider applicants if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable chance for success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or be interviewed. Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture Technology department before commencing the program.Â
How to apply
Apply online at .
Document required for a complete application:
Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
When to apply
Applications
are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are
considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process
for more information.
Location
Canada Education Park (CEP) campus. Some courses may be available online.
The certificate requires two hands-on horticulture lab classes, one introductory theory course in horticulture, a course in soils, a course in pest management fundamentals, and a course in vegetable crop production.
Program outline
Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are advised to meet with the Agriculture
Technology department before commencing the program.
Course
Title
Credits
AGRI 123
Horticulture
Skills and Techniques for Fall
3
AGRI 124
Introduction to
Horticulture
3
AGRI 129
Horticulture
Skills and Techniques for Winter
3
AGRI 203
Fundamentals of
Pest Management
3
AGRI 204
Introduction to
Soils and Soil Fertility
3
AGRI 321
Vegetable Crop
Production: Science and Practice
3
Total
credits:
18
Undergraduate continuance
Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or above) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at 51ÎÛÂþ.
Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at 51ÎÛÂþ. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by 51ÎÛÂþ’s .
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of credits required in the certificate at 51ÎÛÂþ.
Graduation requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.00 in all courses is required in the program.
