Horticulture & Landscaping

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On completion of training graduates will possess the competencies and skills required to:

Establish a plant nursery
Propagate plants
Establish outdoor garden hedges
Install a landscape
Maintain lawns
Apply chemicals and fertilisers
Harvest and post harvest crops
Perform preventative maintenance on tools
Practise occupational health and safety principles when using chemical and agricultural equipment.

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

Is there a job attachment involved?

During training some persons are sent on job attachment. Selection for job attachment is determined by the trainee’s performance, attitude, and behaviour as well as the availability of spaces at participating companies.
How much is the stipend?

The stipend is calculated based on attendance. If all sessions are attended, the stipend is $125.00 per week and it is paid every two weeks.
What is the cost of each programme?

Only the Evening Programmes have an associated cost. This ranges between $150.00 and $650.00. For information on specific classes, please visit our Evening Programmes section.

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

C. Lomer Alleyne Skills Training Centre
The CLA centre is where most of the Board’s Evening programmes are held. It is known for its Agricultural and Engineering programmes. CLA is the BVTB’s largest centre and it continues to be expanded.