Managed Landscapes (Dip)
Master the art and science of landscape management to enhance and maintain beautiful, sustainable environments.
Why choose this program?
Dal鈥檚 two-year Managed Landscapes diploma program at the Faculty of Agriculture in Truro gives you hands-on experience for an exciting and fulfilling career in landscape horticulture and management. The program offers skills-based training, combined with an enriched theoretical foundation, helping you develop skills sought by the industry.
The diploma is a fully approved Certified Horticultural Technician integrated educational program recognized by the International Certification Council (ICC) and the . Graduates can apply for the .听
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many 海角社区app programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 60%
Academic English 12
Academic Math 12
Academic Biology 12听
Academic Chemistry 11
Two additional Grade 12 academic subjects
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.听
Program options
As a student in the Managed Landscapes program, the campus is your classroom. You鈥檒l learn hands-on skills by working in our campus gardens, including the Rock Garden, Alumni Garden, and other specialized garden environments - and by designing and creating your own landscape.
The following Managed Landscapes program option is offered by 海角社区app University鈥檚 Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options.
Diploma in Technology Managed Landscapes听
What you will learn
You鈥檒l take five courses per term, on a wide range of topics, from entomology to horticulture engineering and surveying. In second year, you can choose an elective course that will allow you to focus on a subject of particular interest to you.
Sample courses may include:
- Wood Construction Techniques
- Greenhouse Crop Management
- Plant Propagation
You'll also be required to take these workplace readiness certificates, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Emergency First Aid, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Whether you鈥檙e interested in the business side of the horticulture industry, starting your career right after graduation, or continuing onto degree studies, the Managed Landscapes program will prepare you for the future.
Careers
This program will help you prepare for a career in a variety of locations and sectors, including landscaping firms, planning agencies, recreational parks, institutions, or in self-employed roles such as landscape horticultural technologists.听
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Technology Managed Landscapes with a cumulative average of at least 2.0 are eligible for admission to the two-year Bachelor of Technology Environmental Landscape Horticulture program.
