Environmental Landscape Management

Program Description

Situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine, Seneca College, King Campus is part of a provincially significant wetland complex and is a valued source of headwaters to the Humber River watershed (part of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System). Outdoor training and educational sessions on the 283 hectares (700 acres) of our beautiful natural campus environment provide you with a wide variety of skills development and knowledge. This practical experience combined with the co–op education work–term prepares you with the broad range of skills required by employers in both private and public organizations.

The EVLC program curriculum is unique in that it offers a link between the study of ecology with the more traditional type of landscaping and horticulture programs. This overview of our entire ecosystem allows you to understand the impact humans can have on our natural environment and what measures can be taken to protect and/or restore natural landscapes.

The demand by employers for skilled and committed graduates from programs such as EVLC is increasing greatly. As a graduate of ELVC, you’ll have a wide variety of career options with public organizations and private companies, or you may choose to start your own business. Our graduates leverage their ELVC diplomas to build interesting and exciting careers in landscape management.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Note: The practical skills training and co–op work components in this program involve physically challenging work. The outdoor environment and some program activities may offer an element of risk. To succeed, students must be capable of participating in strenuous physical activity and be safety conscious to provide a safe learning experience. If you have concerns or questions regarding the nature of this work, please contact the program co–ordinator.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well–organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

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Your Career

Earn your diploma in Environmental Landscape Management (Co–op) and launch your landscaping career. You’ll find opportunities in specialized and general landscape companies, horticultural nursery and greenhouse operations, municipal parks departments and conservation authorities, as well as golf courses, tourist resorts and other private and public parks. Or you could choose to start your own private contracting firm instead. Your practical education will prepare you for a diverse range of careers in landscape management.

Affiliations and Associations

• Conservation Authorities of Ontario
• Landscape Ontario
• Municipal Parks Departments
• Landscape Ontario
• Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
• Ontario and Canadian Co–op Education Associations
• Ontario Parks Association
• Private sector employers throughout Ontario
• Tallgrass Ontario

Co-operative Education Option

This is a co–operative education program which formally integrates academic study with a semester of paid work experience in government operations and/or private companies. Following successful completion of your second academic semester, you’ll complete a 14–week work–term. You’ll receive pre–work– term orientation sessions, be monitored during the work–term, and, on completion, attend a debriefing session. The continuous length of the program is five semesters.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

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