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About The Program

Students will:

• Be exposed to skilled trades relating to all sectors of the Green Industries (Landscape, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Floristry)
• Develop specialized skills in chosen areas of emphasis
• Become involved in a wide variety of experiential learning activities
• Gain sector recognized certifications in preparation for entry into the workplace
• Work in partnership with industry professionals in our community
• Develop a realistic plan for future educational and career goals

The Required Components are as follows:

• Bundled Credits: Each SHSM program offers students a bundle of 8 - 10 credits, including:

• 4 “major” credits in Horticulture and Landscaping (2 in Grade 11 and 2 in Grade 12)

• Supporting credits: 1 Grade 11 English credit, 1 Grade 12 math credit,  1 science or business studies credit, 2 cooperative education credits, and other complimenting credits depending on the program, that will be delivered in the context of that sector

• Contextualized Learning Activities: Supporting credits, such as English, math, science or business studies include units and other opportunities for SHSM students to learn in the context of the sector they have chosen

• i.e. Students use measurements to determine the number of patio stones, volume of soil, etc. to provide a quote for a landscaping project in their math course

• Certifications and Awareness Training: Sector-recognized certifications related to the major and selected from a list, including Standard First Aid, CPR Training, WHMIS, Plant Identification and three electives specific to the Horticulture and Landscaping sector

• Experiential Learning Opportunities: 

• Job-shadowing, job-twinning, work experience

• Minimum of 2 Cooperative Education credits linked to the major

• Field trips, other workplace experiences for students to explore careers related to that sector

• Documentation of Essential Skills and Work Habits through the Ontario Skills Passport

• Reach Ahead Experiences: In the field and sectors considered as a post-secondary destination, ranging from a few hours to full courses (dual credit programs)

• Students can complete the SHSM program to prepare them for their pathway to any of the four post-secondary destinations, apprenticeship, college, university and work

More Information

For more information on the Specialist High Skills Major Horticulture and Landscaping program, contact your school guidance counsellor, log onto OnSorts.ca or contact the program teacher.

Programs & Locations

Process:

To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following document. This document is designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a SHSM program.

Downloads:

• SHSM Application Package All forms required to apply for a SHSM