Horticulture & Landscaping SHSM
Explore how you can set goals and reflect on your experiences in the Horticulture and Landscaping SHSM to not only earn your specialized diploma but also achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada at the same time!
Career Pathways
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 2225
- Other small engine and small equipment repairers 7335
- Forestry professionals 2122
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 2225
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 8612
- Other administrative services managers 0114
- Architects 2151
- Biologists and related scientists 2121
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 2225
- Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services 8255
- Gardeners 2225
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 8612
- Nursery and greenhouse workers 8432
- Retail salespersons 6421
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 26 weeks, I will spend one hour a week enhancing my plant identification and maintenance skills through SHSM placements, focusing on designing sustainable landscapes.
Example Assessor: SHSM Lead
ORB Category: Environment/Nature
ORB Subcategory: Plant Study
Example log for ORB: Practiced identifying and caring for native plants during a landscaping project today. I learned how to identify a Golden Pothos!
Example SMART Goal: For 13 weeks, I will spend one hour a week improving my physical strength and endurance by engaging in SHSM landscaping tasks like heavy lifting and prolonged outdoor work.
Example Assessor: SHSM Instructor or Placement Supervisor.
ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs
ORB Subcategory: Strength Training
Example log for ORB: Worked on heavy lifting and clearing tasks for a garden installation, building my stamina.
Example SMART Goal: I will volunteer 1 hour weekly, maintaining community gardens through my SHSM program, helping beautify public spaces.
Example Assessor: Community Garden Supervisor
ORB Category: Environmental
ORB Subcategory: Caring for public school or garden
Example log for ORB: Today we planted some tomatoes and carrots. Learned how often to water them. The garden is starting to come together!
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Embark on a fun, hands-on adventure by designing and creating a sustainable garden in a beautiful outdoor setting! As a team, you’ll explore different horticultural technique and learn to landscape with natural elements. You’ll have the chance to camp out, discover local plant species, and develop essential survival skills—all while contributing to an eco-friendly project!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: SHSM Lead
