5. Associations

Slide 1 LHAP 206 : Planting Methods Associations ppt by E. Wheale, in collaboration with D. Morton Slide 2 PAC (Provincial Advisory Committee) Every trade has one Large trades have LACs as well Acts as Industry representative Body to AIT Develops Curriculum content Works with AIT Board to upgrade trade standards and certifications Comprised of members who are Journeymen employers and employees (Volunteer Committee) Slide 3 Skills Alberta Provincial Training Committee: Comprised of Industry representatives Organises the skills competition Volunteers for the event and several meetings leading up to it. Presented to the PAC, includes LANTA Slide 4 A non-profit organization that promotes careers in skilled trades & technologies! Competitions and hands-on skills develop awareness of the importance of skilled trade and technology based careers! VIDEO Slide 5 Landscape Alberta (Nursery Trades Association) Formerly LANTA Promotes current practices in Industry Sponsorships for Skills competitors Lobbies on behalf of Landscape and Nursery Trades Works with / speaks to the PAC Publishes lists of members Hosts conferences and workshops (Green Industry Show) Slide 6 Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA) Provides training and qualifications Advocates on behalf of the landscape and horticulture industry in Ottawa (federal issues) Horticulture research (plant health, water conservation, green roofs, nutrient management). Networking (builds relationships with professionals, customers & suppliers). Slide 7 International Society of Arboriculture Promotes current procedures for Tree Removal, Pruning, & Installation SAFETY Provides training opportunities for certification as: Arborist Utility Arborist Consulting Arborist Slide 8 Other Specializations including Certified Pesticide Applicator Irrigation Association Green Roof Professional Training Net Zero Water Usage Blue Seal - Business Gold Seal - Project Management Slide 9 Landscape Architecture Rather than putting shovel to soil, Architects are usually involved in the high planning levels - with Municipalities, Cities, large Corporations, and High End Residences in the rare case. Begins with LAT (Landscape Architect Technologist) training (2 year diploma) Continue on to complete the training with a Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture and potentially a Master’s. (Universities in Canada that offer this program - both BA and Masters - are limited). University of Calgary