Cert in Landscape Technician

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Cert in Landscape Technician is a certificate programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nscc.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

NSCC's Landscape Technician certificate prepares students to build and maintain residential, commercial and public landscapes. The program covers plant selection and installation, planting-bed and turf maintenance, hardscape construction, irrigation and equipment operation, and industry safety standards, combined with hands-on practice in a horticultural training environment. Students develop a working portfolio of landscape design and installation work alongside practical trade skills. The one-year program requires a minimum 90% attendance in all courses and includes a mandatory field experience placement of approximately five weeks, typically unpaid, with students responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. Graduates are prepared for employment with landscaping, nursery and grounds-maintenance companies or municipal parks departments, and international graduates are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent. International applicants must also meet NSCC's country-specific secondary-school equivalency standard and its English-language proficiency requirement, met through an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, a TOEFL iBT score of 4 overall with no section below 3.5, a Duolingo English Test score of 115 overall with no sub-score below 95, or a Pearson PTE Academic score of 55.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College

Founded: 1996

Students: 22,000

Programs: 120

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Landscape Technician award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Certificate on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Landscape Technician take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Cert in Landscape Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).

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