Diploma in Horticultural Technician (Co-op)

at Niagara College - Niagara on the Lake Campus Canada

Do you want to contribute to the growth and maintenance of a sustainable environment?
As a Horticultural Technician graduate, you are focused on sustainable growing techniques, care and maintenance and committed to protecting biodiversity in nature

Program Highlights

• The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab with the NC Greenhouse Nursery, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, newly renovated landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop.
• Study and research new technologies for generating flowers, fruits, turf and trees.
• Gain practical experience exploring sustainable growth techniques in the campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse.
• Hands-on learning of plant health to protect biodiversity in nature.
• Graduates can earn a diploma in landscaping or greenhouse fields with an additional year of study.

Do you want to contribute to the growth and maintenance of a sustainable environment?
As a Horticultural Technician you are focused on sustainable growing techniques and maintenance practices to help increase the biodiversity of the urban/suburban landscape.

Program Highlights

• The 125-acre Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab with the NC Greenhouse Nursery, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, newly renovated landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop.
• Study and research new technologies for generating flowers, fruits, turf and trees.
• Gain experience in sustainable growth techniques via campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse.
• Hands-on learning of plant health to protect biodiversity in nature.
• Graduates can earn a co-op diploma in landscaping or greenhouse fields with an additional year of study.

Are you a global thinker interested in expanding your knowledge of international commerce to pursue employment in the global marketplace?
As an International Business Management graduate you will have mastered the core concepts of international commerce and will be well prepared to take on a challenging role in the international business sector.

Program Highlights

• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities in the international commerce arena.
• Hands-on learning.
• Faculty members have diverse international business experience.
• Designed to compliment prior education in various fields.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have communication skills and attention to detail that would make you an asset to any organization?
As a graduate of the Office Administration – Executive (Co-op) program you will have advanced administrative skills and will be market-ready to assist top executives at today’s leading organizations.

Program Highlights

• Highly regarded curriculum meets current industry needs.
• Comprehensive computer training prepares students for the Microsoft Application Specialist certification.
• Extensive hands-on industry experience gained via two co-op work terms.
• Graduates may pursue the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation through the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

Do you have a passion for spirits and an interest in the expanding craft distilling industry?
As an Artisan Distilling graduate, you will have an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological, and business aspects of distilling and fermentation, combined with relevant skills and knowledge in product production, testing, and merchandising.

Program Highlights

• Niagara College’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
• The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving distilling industry and serves as a living lab for students, including a world-class teaching distillery; on-site 40-acre vineyard; a fruit tree orchard; hop yard; and apiary as well as the Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, Benchmark restaurant, Teaching Spa and Greenhouse/Nursery. 
• Provides an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation and the production cycle of distilled spirits.
• Access the latest technologies available for small batch fermentation and distillation processes.

Do you have a flair for baking and pastry arts and want to turn your talent into a successful career?
As a Baking and Pastry Chef you will be a patient and detail-oriented visionary who creates breads, cakes, cookies and pastries and is ready to meet the demand for qualified bakers in Canada’s thriving hospitality industry.

Program Highlights

• The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving hospitality industry and serves as a living lab for students including, leading-edge baking facilities, a 40-acre on-site vineyard, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery, Teaching Distillery, Teaching Spa, Greenhouse/Nursery, hop yard, and apiary. 
• Learning environment includes state-of-the-art equipment.
• Environmentally controlled chocolate and sugar lab.
• Program is housed at Niagara College’s Canadian Food and Wine and Institute and taught by world-class chef faculty.
• Access on-site training and employment opportunities at Benchmark, NC’s student-led restaurant, Bench-to-Go and the Bench-on-the-Go food truck.
• Community engagement through not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, industry research and innovation

There is a new and overwhelming need for qualified and highly skilled professionals in this emerging industry. NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in the cannabis business.

The Commercial Cannabis Production program provides training in the biological and cultural practices of cannabis production including plant nutrition, environment, lighting, climate control, pest control and cultivar selection.

Program Highlights

• Design and implement plant nutrition, lighting programs and integrated pest management programs to support optimal crop growth and quality.
• Develop expertise to become a Master Grower and Micro Cultivator License holder.
• Learn craft cannabis growing skills.
• Analyze crop and adapt to growth conditions/pest management strategies.
• Comply with regulatory and trade requirements for safe and legal production and packaging.
• Create production plans for the procurement of raw materials and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality crops.
• Develop and implement a system to accurately document and track crop production costs. Interpret budgets and financial statements to inform efficient cannabis production operations.
• Plan and oversee the allocation of staffing and space to support the execution of production plans.
• Comply with and execute appropriate security protocols.
• Internship at a Health Canada Cannabis production License Holder.
   

Are you a service-oriented individual with keen attention to detail and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment?
As a Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations graduate you will efficiently handle the many moving parts of organizations in the vibrant hotel and restaurant industry.

Program Highlights

• The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Canada’s hospitality and tourism market.
• Program shaped by industry leaders and focused on current market trends.
• Full-service living labs including the NC Teaching Spa and Benchmark Restaurant: which integrate applied, hands-on learning into the program.
• Extensive practical experience in a four-month co-op work term.
• Advanced standing in advanced hospitality management studies at the graduate and Bachelor’s degree levels.

Are you process-oriented and interested in a career where you can maintain a high administrative standard within an organization?
As a graduate of the Office Administration – General program you will have the technical and administrative skills required to be a successful administrator in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Highly regarded curriculum meets current industry needs.
• Comprehensive computer training prepares students for the Microsoft Application Specialist certification.
• Simulated in-course office projects enable you to gain market-ready experience and administrative knowledge.
   

Are you a critical thinker with a passion for justice who would like to play a key role on an integrated legal team?
As a Law Clerk graduate you will assist lawyers and other legal professionals with all aspects of case management, statutory research and document preparation, with accuracy and a high attention to detail.

Program Highlights

• Gain practical experience and connect with industry leaders via a co-op work term.
• Benefit from hands-on, experiential learning using the latest legal system technology.
• Graduates may apply for membership to the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Graduates may pursue further legal studies in alternative dispute resolution or paralegal studies.