Green Certificate
Green Certificate Program
Are you interested in farming, animals, or working outdoors? The Green Certificate Program lets high school students like you get hands-on experience in agriculture while earning up to 16 Grade 12 diploma credits and an industry-recognized credential.
Here’s how it works:
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Learn on the job from experienced farmers and ag professionals
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Choose a specialty area:
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Beekeeper
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Cow/Calf Beef
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Dairy
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Equine (horses)
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Feedlot Beef
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Field Crop
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Irrigated Crop
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Greenhouse
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Poultry
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Sheep
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Swine
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Train at a real farm or ag business near your community
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Flexible start—apply any time during the school year
To sign up, talk to your school’s off-campus education coordinator. You must be at least 15 years old and in Grade 10 or higher.
If you're part of 4-H, let your leader know you’re taking Green Certificate so they can register you for the 4-H project in the fall.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite safety courses required in the Off Campus Education Program Handbook include:
- HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems (1 credit)– prerequisite course for the first off-campus learning experience
- AGR3000: Agriculture Safety (1 credit)– prerequisite course for students enrolling in the Green Certificate Program
Registration
Step 1: Complete the prerequisite courses.
Step 2: Talk to your Career Pathways Facilitator or school counsellorto add Green Certificate to your graduation plan.
Step 3: Confirm your training location and specialization.
Step 4: Register with Campus EIPS.