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From Weeding Flower Beds to Landscape NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION The Official Residences of Canada Connecting Educators – Landscape Ontario October 22nd 2013 “Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow” Learning the horticulture trade from the ground up THE OFFICIAL RESIDENCES National Capital Region THE OFFICIAL RESIDENCES National Capital Commission Rideau Hall 24 Sussex The Farm 7 Rideau Gate Harrington Lake Stornoway So how does the UK horticultural industry support work place education and training? • Colleges and Universities • National Proficiency Testing Council • City and Guilds Examinations Board • Royal Horticultural Society and Royal Botanic Gardens • Arboricultural Association UK / ISA U.K. and Ireland • The National Trust • LANTRA • Royal Parks of London • Sports turf Institute • The Forestry Commission UK Apprenticeship • An Apprenticeship is a scheme that lets you learn on the job. You learn first hand, the skills you need to progress in your chosen career while supporting your training with classroom modules • Contrary to what you may think, learners of any age can become apprentices. • Apprentices earn on average over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime then other employees • Last year there were half a million apprentices in England • All the training is paid for and Apprentices will earn a wage - average around £170 per week • Apprenticeships typically come in 2 levels and can take between 1 and 4 years to complete depending on the Apprenticeship. • There are 12 Apprenticeships in the land-based and environmental sector - from animals to the environment and farming to sports turf. • ( * courtesy of Lantra website ) #OfficeVHortiCulture; who is happiest going into work on the most miserable day of the year? The City & Guilds research found that 80% of florists and gardeners feel recognised and appreciated, 89% feel their work is worthwhile and useful and 87% are happy in their careers. Yet a survey* commissioned by the RHS of 1,000 adults found that 70% of adults didn’t have horticulture highlighted to them as an opportunity when leaving education and nearly 80% of under-25-year-olds are not interested in a career in horticulture. Our NCC Student Gardeners… Summer work is dedicated to: • Providing safe and clean public spaces, so time spent by visitors in our areas can be enjoyed by all • Maintaining scenic landscapes for tourists, guests attending special events, and VIP’s • Keeping lawns and garden lush and in good order, by using strict time management, hard work, and dedication • Interact with curious guests & visitors .....have a unique work experience So how does the Canadian horticultural industry compare? • Horticulture and related industries, Estimated at 66,000 Full time Ontario and 110,00 in Canada • Landscape Ontario – Training , certification and industry supporting programs • Universities and Colleges - with innovative programs allowing apprentices with possibly working their way up to a degree • Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities • Red Seal Program for Apprentices • International Society of Arboriculture , Ontario Chapter , certification • Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association - Training and industry support throughout Canada • “For two winters I attended in class training with the University of Guelph at the Kemptville Campus, and cannot express enough thanks to the dedicated teachers and staff . • I left school last March with some great local Horticultural contacts, with an incredible breadth of knowledge and some great friends from all over the province” • “This past August I completed the final exam through the recently established College of Trades, achieving my certification as a Red Seal Horticultural Technician. Currently in my fifth year working with the NCC, now as a Junior Gardener, I am actively working with all aspects of the Official Residences using my Floral, Greenhouse Tech, and Horticultural Training.” Websites • http: //www.canadascapital.ca • http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Types-of- Apprenticeships/Agriculture-Horticulture-and-Animal- Care.aspx • http://www.growcareers.info/ask/ • http://www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Careers • http://www.lantra.co.uk/Standards-and- Qualifications/Apprenticeships/All-About- Apprenticeships-(1).aspx • http://www.royalparks.org.uk/be-involved/the-royal-parks- apprenticeship-scheme/meet-a-royal-parks-apprentice • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQaTiJ3m-9g (Kemptville College Video) Thank you for listening - Any questions ? .
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