The Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship program in Alberta offers an abundance of hands-on learning in both the hard landscape skills of paver, water gardens, wood construction, irrigation and surveying; balanced with the soft landscape skills of plant identification, tree planting, soil analysis, plant production and landscape design. As a Journeyman Landscape Gardener, you are in high demand within industry employment.

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and technical training in an earning-while-learning arrangement that leads to certification as a Journeyman in a recognized trade. Apprenticeship programs are under the administration of the Government of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training - for specific information on Alberta's Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship program, search for this trade at www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

The Journeyman Landscape Gardener trade in Alberta is a recognized RED SEAL trade, meaning those who achieve Journeyman Certification in this trade are recognized nationally, and can work anywhere in Canada where this trade is designated. They have qualified by passing industry developed interprovincial examinations that are based upon nationally validated occupational analyses. Note that both provincial and federal governments have grant programs, scholarships, and access to other assistance for candidates and employers interested in apprenticeship - the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website link (above) provides contact information for regional service offices where you can get assistance and advice.