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Horticultural Technician

Offered at Nanaimo G.R. Paine Centre

Applicants either meet program prerequisites of English 12 and Math 11, with submission of transcripts, or write the assessment/s.

Resources to help you prepare for your assessment outlined below include English and Math Review or a GED text which is available at public libraries and bookstores.

Area of Study

Minimum Score

Details

Time

Reading Comprehension

30/40

40 questions – multiple choice.

50 minutes

Math

28/40

40 questions:

  • numerals -> words
  • decimals
  • fractions
  • percent
  • rounding
  • exponents - basic
  • word problems
  • algebra - solve simple equations with 1 unknown quantity
  • geometry: area, perimeter/circumference
  • simple square roots
  • metric - units and conversion

 

 

 

60 minutes

Approximate Time: 2 Hours

A dictionary is not permitted. A calculator is permitted.

To book a seat for the assessment, please call Nanaimo Campus at 250 740 6416, Cowichan Campus at 250 746 3509 or Powell River Campus at 604 485 2878. If you live outside VIU region, you may write the assessment in your home town by completing the Off-Campus Assessment Form.

To help you prepare for the assessment the following Learning Centres are available:

Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106. Call 250 740 6425 to confirm hours of operation.

Cowichan Campus Learning Centre, Building 601. Call 250 746 3509 to schedule an appointment.

Powell River Campus Learning Centre, Call 604 485 2878 to confirm hours of operation.

If you need further information, please contact the program area.

View the program outline.