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:

What qualifications do I need to take an Evening programme?

No qualifications are required. Some advanced courses require that the beginners’ course be taken first.
What are the class hours for the Skills Training Programme?

Classes are conducted from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Computer Applications classes which are conducted from 8:30 am – 11:30 am or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
How soon will I receive my certificate?

The certificate is issued once the administrative work is completed verifying that you have met all the criteria for successful completion.

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.

The Apprenticeship Programme has been a good experience. I learned a lot at Structural Systems during the on-the-job training. Within three years, I began as an Apprentice Welder and have become an Operator, by gaining experience in welding, fabrication, and by receiving Autocad training. I enjoyed the theoretical training at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. The teachers were helpful and kind, especially Mr. Ian Harvey.

Carlos Watson
Machine Operator at Structural Systems Limited