Diploma in Landscape Technician

at Niagara College - Niagara on the Lake Campus Canada

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 wine aficionado who dreams of taking your passion for reds and whites to the next level?
As a Winery and Viticulture Technician graduate you will be a key member of a winery management team, with the expertise required to develop, plant and maintain a commercial vineyard; manage daily operations; and sell and market wine.

Program Highlights

• The Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
• Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving wine and hospitality industries and includes a 40-acre vineyard and the NC Teaching Winery, Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery with state-of-the-art facilities including an analysis lab and winemaking pilot systems.
• Unmatched hands-on learning environment, including Benchmark, a student-led restaurant, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Distillery, Greenhouse/Nursery, hop yard, an apiary and world-class faculty.
• Extensive applied learning in the form of a major project working with industry partners and opportunities to work at special functions held on and off campus.
• Graduates can further their learning with NC’s Wine Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management or International Business Management programs.

Are you looking for a dynamic business career in the competitive world of marketing and want to hit the ground running?
As a Business Administration – Marketing graduate you will have substantial industry connections and extensive real-world experience, enabling you to deliver outstanding results to your clients.

Program Highlights

• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities, including one of Canada’s only co-op marketing programs.
• Faculty mentorship and outstanding student success in provincial, national and international sales and marketing competitions.
• Over 100 individual Niagara College and Marketing student award recipients at Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition.
• Graduates may pursue certification through the Canadian Institute of Management.

Are you a globally-minded individual with a desire to contribute to the growth and development of the world’s economy?
As a skilled graduate with expertise in international business and global development skills, you are well equipped for success as an international commerce specialist in the public or private sector or manager, project officer or development officer working in international development.

Program Highlights

• Highly marketable business degree.
• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides opportunities to participate in co-op and applied research projects.
• Hands-on global education opportunities through study exchanges and International Field Studies.
• Nationally recognized co-op program for excellence.

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

Do you have a knack for crunching numbers and want to gain program-related industry experience to help jumpstart your career?
As a Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) graduate you will have the knowledge and industry experience required to open doors to a successful professional accounting or financial management career.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on, experiential learning via case studies, computer applications and role-playing.
• Individualized support from professionally designated (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA, CGA) accounting faculty.
• Network with industry leaders while working on course projects.
• Option to acquire a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation via diploma articulation to a qualifying degree program recognized by CPA Ontario.

Are you looking to tap into brewery operations management and want to become a certified brewmaster?
As a graduate of Canada’s first Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program you will be at the forefront of the ever-expanding brewery, microbrewery and brewpub industries.

Program Highlights

• ince the inception of the program in 2010, NC students and faculty have been awarded more than 30 awards at national and international industry competitions, including 9 gold medals and the title of North America’s Best Brewing Program.
• Specialized education in brewing technology, sensory evaluation, quality control, brewery operations, sales management, and advanced business applications.
• Hands-on, experiential learning in NC’s on-campus Teaching Brewery led by award-winning Brewmaster faculty.
• Housed at the Canadian Food and Wine Institute, where students compete for the best brew/wine and food pairings and compete and manage events such as Caps, Corks and Forks and the Project Brew Craft Beer Festival competition.
• On-site hop yard and local farm products enable students to brew a full range of beer styles with students eligible to obtain Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) certification.
   

Are you a numbers aficionado who prides yourself on attention to detail and wants to invest your career in finance?
As a graduate of the Business – Accounting program you will have mastered the knowledge and skills to succeed in financial and managerial accounting roles.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on, experiential learning via case studies, computer applications and role-playing.
• Individualized support from professionally accredited/designated accounting faculty.
• Unique bridge to three-year Business Administration-Accounting (Academic or Co-op).
• Option to acquire a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation via diploma articulation to a qualifying degree program recognized by CPA Ontario.

Are you looking to boost your gastronomic creativity in pursuit of a rewarding career in the culinary industry?
As a Culinary Skills graduate you will have the culinary confidence and competence needed to create world-class entrées.

Program Highlights

• The Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
• Unmatched hands-on learning environment with leading-edge facilities and world-class chef faculty.
• Industry and community engagement through not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, and industry research and innovation.
• Upon successful completion, enhance your baking skills by applying to NC’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.
   

Are you ready to develop your business career in the fast-paced and thriving tourism industry?
As a Tourism Management-Business Development (Co-op) graduate you will have the skills needed to manage tourism operations and develop innovative marketing initiatives to ensure your organization stands out from the crowd.

Program Highlights

• Unique curriculum focused on business development, attraction operations processes, sales practices, and conference operations is taught by industry experts.
• Build supervision skills based on the industry standard from the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
• Gain practical experience via a co-op work term, and benefit from additional service learning opportunities with wineries, cruise lines and tour companies. Program faculty work with students in the first semester to develop a co-op action plan.