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St. Clair College

Windsor , Ontario ,Canada

Ontario College Diploma in Greenhouse Technician

The program is designed for students interested in a career in the greenhouse sector. This is a two-year program where the student learns through a combination of in-class lectures, laboratory work and greenhouse visits. The program is designed with two areas of specialization that students can select in their second year of study. As part of the program, the students will be responsible to complete a capstone course where they will draw from knowledge and experience gained in all courses and their placement.

This program will provide students with the knowledge necessary to work in the greenhouse sector as Greenhouse Technicians. These operations could include vertical or container farms where vegetables, flowers, fruits, microgreens and other crops are grown and harvested. Graduates are expected to find work in greenhouse production, assistant and head growers, pest management specialists, supervisors, or managers as well as opportunities in the logistics team. The graduates may be employed in Ontario’s greenhouse sector or the support services such as suppliers (fertilizers etc.), manufacturers, logistics and government positions (production technicians).

Campus Information

Windsor

Windsor main campus is home to over 6,000 students studying in over 90 programs in the areas of Health Sciences, Community Studies, Engineering Technology & Skilled Trades, and Business and I.T. Thanks to the on-campus 204 – 2 bedroom suite residence, students will find that living in residence adds considerably to their college experience.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
GTE/Possible Interview callfrom Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Although a formal pathway has not been developed yet, students coming from a degree in Biology/Life Sciences or Landscape Horticulture diploma or related field may transfer into this program.

After completing this credential, students could transfer into the Landscape Horticulture diploma program at the College or continue their studies at the university level in fields related to Biology/Life Sciences, Entomology, and Pathology.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For Diploma, Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs

At St. Clair College all courses are taught in English and to be successful in a program, your English communication, listening, comprehension, reading and writing skills must be at a level to meet the demands of your program.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

Philippines: High school diploma (Grade 12) and transcript, or equivalent, or High School diploma (Grade 10) and a minimum of one year Post-Secondary education and Transcript.

West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

Test

Diploma/Certificate Programs

Collaborative Nursing Programs

Pharmacy Technician Program

St. Clair Degree Programs

St Clair College EAP Program

Most Programs will accept completion of levels 7 & 8 with min 70%

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TOEFL
Internet-based

Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 20

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

IELTS General*

Overall band of 6.0
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

IELTS Academic*

Overall band of 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

*IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by St. Clair College

PTE

Minimum score 60

N/A

Please contact Admissions for details

Minimum Score 70

MELAB

Minimum Score 75

Minimum Score 85

Minimum Score 81

Minimum Score 85

CAEL

Minimum Score 60

Minimum Score 70

Please contact Admissions for details

Minimum score 70

Duolingo

Minimum Score 110

Minimum Score 120

N/A

Minimum Score 120

Cambridge

Minimum Score 169
B2

N/A

N/A

Minimum Score 176
B2