A 40-hour hybrid workplace-readiness program designed for newcomers and aspiring agricultural professionals seeking practical, non-licensed skills aligned with Ontario commercial greenhouse operations—focusing on nutrient monitoring (EC/pH), crop performance analysis, safety awareness, and commercial production fundamentals.
Delivered as a 40-hour applied workforce training program completed within a structured 3-month learning cycle.
Ontario is home to one of North America’s largest commercial greenhouse industries, producing high-demand crops for domestic and export markets. This program introduces participants to practical greenhouse and hydroponic operational skills commonly used in commercial environments, with an emphasis on applied workplace knowledge rather than academic theory.
Learners develop foundational competence in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), environmental monitoring concepts, nutrient solution fundamentals (EC/pH), irrigation principles, crop monitoring, and production data interpretation used in Ontario greenhouse settings—supporting workplace readiness and industry orientation.
Core Operational Skills
Monitoring, Data & Workplace Readiness
Hybrid delivery combining self-paced online learning with guided sessions and an in-person practical workshop in Toronto.
The practical component is supervised and focused on workplace-relevant demonstrations and applied exercises.
Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion
issued by RHC Global Bridge / Richmond Hill College.
This certificate confirms professional development and workplace readiness training; it does not grant licensure,
regulated certification, or guaranteed employment outcomes.
Employment outcomes depend on individual qualifications, employer requirements, and market conditions.
