Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Training Standards Consultation Discussion Guide Introduction SUBMISSIONS DUE: February 6, 2018 This consultation guide is sent on behalf of the Landscape Horticulturist Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC). All PAC s are established by the Apprenticeship and Certification Board (Board) and make recommendations regarding technical training and the content of regulations. The Landscape Horticulturist PAC is currently considering recommendations to the Board on amendments to the trade regulation and trade training standards. Before it makes any recommendations, the PAC must seek input from employers and employees in the trade. Based on the feedback it receives, the PAC may re-evaluate its recommendations. This discussion guide has been created to solicit your feedback in order to inform the PAC. Background The trade regulation for Landscape Horticulturist was registered in 2012. The task of updating the training standards for Landscape Horticulturist was added to the Board s Strategic Plan for 2017-18 for the purpose of harmonizing the technical training with national Red Seal standards. Proposed Recommendations A. Training Standards The Landscape Horticulturist PAC is asking for your feedback on the proposed Chart (Appendix A) which outlines the units in each level of technical training. You may refer to the current Chart (Appendix B) for comparison. Do you agree or disagree with the changes to the Chart? If you disagree, what changes would you recommend? B. Regulatory Scope Please consider the following proposed changes to the scope statement and determine if the tasks outlined are representative of the scope of the trade. Please also identify any errors or omissions that you see. Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Technical Training: Consultation Discussion Guide 1
Current Scope Statement "landscape horticulturalist" means a person who, to the standard indicated in the occupational analysis for the trade, (a) constructs and installs hard and soft landscaping in accordance with principles of landscape design and construction; (b) operates and services tools and machinery used in landscaping and horticulture; (c) controls plant production; (d) maintains inventory of plant materials for production and retailing purposes; (e) manages the growth cycle of plants, climatic conditions and nutrient levels in greenhouses; and (f) oversees the production cycles and daily maintenance of nurseries. Proposed Scope Statement "landscape horticulturalist" means a person who, to the standard indicated in the occupational analysis for the trade, (a) constructs and installs hard and soft landscaping in accordance with principles of landscape design and construction; (b) operates and services tools and machinery used in landscaping and horticulture; (c) controls plant production; (d) maintains inventory of plant materials for production and retailing purposes; (e) propagates, cultivates and studies plants, and treats injured and diseased plants; and (f) maintains and repairs hard and soft landscape elements. Term of Apprenticeship (TOA) Please consider the following proposed recommended changes to the term of apprenticeship. One Two Three Four Current TOA Proposed Total TOA Proposed Technical Training Hours Proposed Practical Training Hours N/A 1,500 hours 280 hours 1,220 hours Minimum wage rates Please consider the following proposed recommended rates. Remember that this is the rate that must be paid to an apprentice, and employers may choose to pay more. Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Technical Training: Consultation Discussion Guide 2
Provincial rates increased on October 1, 2017 to $11.15 per hour. One Two Three Four Current Wage Rate Amount Proposed Wage Rate Amount 115% of the provincial $12.82 115% of the provincial $12.82 130% of the provincial $14.50 130% of the provincial $14.50 145% of the provincial $16.17 145% of the provincial $16.17 N/A 160% of the provincial $17.84 Response The deadline for written comments on the proposed recommendations is February 6, 2018. You may also include comments to the Landscape Horticulturist PAC regarding issues not addressed in this consultation guide. Feedback gathered through the consultation will be considered by the Landscape Horticulturist PAC as it reviews and refines its recommendations to the Board. The Manager of Policy, Legislation and Board Operations may contact you for more information regarding your response. If you do not wish to be contacted, please indicate this in your response. Contact Information Written submissions (including electronic submissions) may be directed to: Landscape Horticulturist Provincial Advisory Committee C/o Manager Policy, Legislation and Board Operations Apprenticeship Manitoba 100 111 Lombard Ave Winnipeg MB, R3B 0T4 E-mail: apprenticeshipboard@gov.mb.ca Thank you for taking the time to provide the Landscape Horticulturist PAC with feedback to this consultation. Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Technical Training: Consultation Discussion Guide 3
Appendix A: Proposed Chart Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Technical Training: Consultation Discussion Guide 4
Appendix B: Current Chart Landscape Horticulturist Regulation and Technical Training: Consultation Discussion Guide 5