Golf Course Technician

Program Description

This is a co-operative education program designed to prepare you to work at the technical level for Golf Course Superintendents. Special emphasis will be placed upon practical technical skills. This program has received the support of senior officials of the Canadian Golf Superintendents’ Association.

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)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicants will be selected on the basis of a written questionnaire usually administered at a College orientation session. This assessment, along with academic achievement (i.e. grade in the pre-requisite English subject or its equivalent) will provide the basis upon which selection of applicants is determined.

Note: The workplace requires a moderate degree of physical fitness and stamina. Allergic reactions to pesticides, fertilizers, and landscape plant material must be considered. 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.

Your Career

Begin a dynamic career as a technician with the 2,000 public and private golf courses throughout Canada, or in sales/service positions in the many related industries. The four-semester Golf Course Technician diploma program provides you with the technical skills needed to succeed in this field. It also prepares you to write the pesticide examination for the Landscape licence.

Co-operative Education Program

Golf Course Technician is a co-operative education program. During the period between semesters two and three, you will be required to work for at least twenty consecutive weeks on a golf course or other related and approved professional turf area.

General Education

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

Curriculum

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