Agriculture Technology
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Berry Production Essentials certificate
This certificate is comprised of 18 credits (6 three-credit courses) and is designed for those entering the berry industry, who wish
to gain sufficient knowledge and certification to position themselves for
advances within the farm structure and as professional development for others
whose employment requires up-to-date knowledge of berry production. The
certificate can easily ladder into a Horticulture certificate program or
Agriculture diploma at UFV, for students wishing to further their expertise and
professional advancement in the horticulture industry.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or minimum 19 years of age
before first day of class.
2. Applicants must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language proficiency requirement in the Admissions section of the calendar.
3.
Admission to the Agriculture Technology department. Some courses have
prerequisites. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture
Technology department before applying to the program.
How to apply
Submit your application fee, along with your UFV application for admission
form, to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. You can apply online or download an application form at ufv.ca/ar/admissions/apply. Application forms are also available from any A&R or Student Services office.
Document required for a complete application:
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
When to apply
Applications
are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are
considered for the next intake in which there is space. See
Continuous application process
for more information.
Location
Chilliwack campus. Some courses may be available online.
Fees and additional costs
See the
Fees and Other Costs section.
Program requirements
The certificate requires two hands-on horticulture lab classes, one introductory theory course in horticulture, a course in soils, a course in pest management fundamentals, and a course in fruit crop production.
Program outline
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| AGRI 123 |
Horticulture
Skills and Techniques for Fall |
3 |
| AGRI 124 |
Introduction to
Horticulture |
3 |
| AGRI 129 |
Horticulture
Skills and Techniques for Winter |
3 |
| AGRI 203 |
Fundamentals of
Pest Management |
3 |
| AGRI 204 |
Introduction to
Soils and Soil Fertility |
3 |
| AGRI 323 |
Fruit Crop
Production: Science and Practice |
3 |
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Total
credits: |
18 |
Continuance and probation
Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are advised to meet with
the Agriculture Technology department before commencing the program.
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of credits required in the certificate at UFV.
Graduation requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses is required in the program.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the
course descriptions section.
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