LNB's 2010 Winter Training Program
The following courses will be offered by Landscape New Brunswick throughout the Winter and Spring of 2010 - contact the LNB office for more information or to register (lnb@nbnet.nb.ca)
- Small Equipment - Safety & Maintenance
- Working Safe
- Dry Stone Wall Construction
- Retaining Wall Installation
- Grading & Drainage
- Instrument Reading
- Flagstone, Paving Stone Installation
- Garden Centre Sales
- CLP - Financial Management
- CLP - Marketing & Sales Management
- CLP - Risk Contracts & Legal
- CLP - Human Resource Management
- CLP - Strategic Planning
- CLP - Exterior Production
- CLP - Leadership, Corp. Citizenship
- Trees and Shrubs: Establishment and Maintenance
- Landscape Lighting
- IPM Symposium
- All Commodity Education Sessions
- Annuals and Perennials Pt 1
- Annuals and Perennials Pt 2
- Landscape Design Introductory
- Landscape Design Intermediate
- Interlocking Concrete Pavers Program (ICPI)
- Large Equipment - Safety & Maintenance
- Quality Grounds Maintenance
- Spring Training Basics
LNB is currently looking for sponsors for these courses! Click here to download LNB's 2010 sponsorship package
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ACES (All Commodity Education Sessions), IPM Symposium, and Landscape Awards - Feb 22-24, 2010 (Fairway Inn, Sussex)
ACES - Join us at our annual 2-day education seminar, February 22-23rd, 2010. Our LNB Awards will be held on the evening of Monday February 22nd, 2010.
IPM Symposium - February 24th, 2010 (Fairway Inn, Sussex)
Click here to download our full agenda and registration form!
For more information on upcoming IPM Training and Exam Opportunities visit the Plant Health Atlantic Website at: www.planthealthatlantic.com
HortEast Trade Show and Conference 2010
November 22-24, 2010
HortEast (Cunard Centre, Halifax NS) - For more information on HortEast including seminar information and certification opportunities, visit www.horteast.ns.ca
Certification Opportunities 
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Are you thinking of improving on your current skills and giving yourself an edge over your competitors for the upcoming season? You may want to consider taking part in the certification programs that are offered through the Atlantic Region Certification Committee to achieve your Landscape Industry Certified designation in any one of the following specialties: Technician, Retail Horticulturist, Designer, and/or Manager.
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If you are interested getting certified, please contact Julia Ricottone, Atlantic Region Certification Coordinator, at 1-888-446-3499, or julia@canadanursery.com, or scroll down for exam applications and study guide order forms.
Landscape Industry Certified Technician
The Landscape Industry Certified Technician program is designed for employees in the horticulture industry who are involved in the technical application of skill and knowledge. It is available in five classifications: Softscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance and Interior Landscaping.
Check Out a very helpful video about the Landscape Industry Certified Technician program. Please keep in mind that it is also referred to as Certified Landscape Technician (CLT). Running time - 5 mins.
Click to download: CLT Promotional Video 2010 Application / The Evaluation_Station Descriptions
Upcoming Landscape Industry Certified Technician Tests
April 23-24, 2010, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, NS
Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist
The Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist program is designed for employees in the Retail Garden Centre sector who are involved in the technical application of skill and knowledge.
Click to download: 2010 Application
Upcoming Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist Tests
April 23-24, 2010, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, NS
Landscape Industry Certified Designer
The Landscape Industry Certified Designer program is designed for true landscape designers, with a focus on residential design/build. This certification is earned through a two part process, first a written evaluation followed by a portfolio review by industry professionals. A combination of seven years of education and experience is highly recommended before registering for the Landscape Industry Certified Designer program.
Click here for more information on Landscape Industry Certified Designer and Exam Application
Upcoming Landscape Industry Certified Written Test Opportunity:
April 23, 2010, NSAC
November 22, 2010, Cunard Centre, Halifax
Landscape Industry Certified Manager
The Landscape Industry Certified Manager program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. By focusing on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their designation by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations.
Click here for more information on Landscape Industry Certified Manager
Landscape Industry Certified Manager Exam Application / Study Series Order Form
Upcoming Landscape Industry Certified Manager Written Test Opportunity:
April 23, 2010, NSAC
November 22, 2010, Cunard Centre, Halifax
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