Program Description

Who is eligible?

When and where is the training?

What does it cost?

I'm interested, what is my next step?

 If you are considering a career in the landscape industry or are currently working as a landscaper, becoming an apprentice would be the first step to your journeyperson certification. The Landscape horticulturist program is similar to other red seal trades. The apprentice spends the landscape season working and learning with their journeyperson and then comes to our classroom to complete the block (or classroom) training. 

  It's a bit complicated but also flexible.  If you have worked a full season in the trade you can ask your employer if they will support you on your journey to get your red seal. Your employer must have someone on staff who already has their red seal. If they don't ask them to consider having a seasoned worker (7 years or more) to challenge the exam and achieve their red seal so they can mentor you.  

When and where is the training?

Skilled Trades NB offers the training at NBCC Saint John.

The following are the tentative training dates for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Level 1: November 2 – December 18, 2026

Enrollment dates: July 27 – October 29, 2026

Level 4: January 4 – February 12, 2027

Enrollment dates: September 28 – December 21, 2026

Level 2: February 22 – March 26, 2027

Enrollment dates: November 16, 2026 – February 8, 2027

Text books cost approx. $400. For those that are EI eligible, this cost is covered by government. The cost of the training is $85 per week. Upon successful completion of each level, this tuition is reimbursed to the student. For those on EI, benefits are paid during the course. There are $1000 incentive bonuses following successful completion of level 1 and 2 as well as an addition $2000 incentive after successful completion of the red seal exam. For those that are eligible there is the opportunity to receive an apprenticeship loan. click here for more information.