Green Certificate Courses [1.0 block each year]
Each of these courses is a two year commitment and is a joint venture between Olds College, Alberta Agriculture and Lacombe Composite High School. Students may take two Green Certificate course with permission.
Each course has the potential to earn 16 Green Certificate credits (over the 2 years) and 4+ CTS Credits. Students taking the Green Certificate Course must pay a $100 refundable deposit within two weeks of program starting , which will be refunded when the students complete tests for section X, Y & Z. There is also a $30 non-refundable course fee for consumables. The courses run over two semesters and the marks can be used for grade 12 scholarships such as the Rutherford Scholarship. Students will have the opportunity to earn agriculture CTS credits and project credits.
BEEKEEPING TECHNICIAN GREEN CERTIFICATE COURSE [1.0 blocks] [Program Video]
The Beekeeping Technician Green Certificate program is an on-farm apprenticeship-style training program being offered at LCHS. There are some risks associated with Beekeeping, so guardians and students must sign a risk assessment document and a waiver. [Sample Course Outline]
GOAT/SHEEP PRODUCTION GREEN CERTIFICATE COURSE [1.0 blocks] [Program Video]
The Goat/Sheep Production Green Certificate program is an on-farm apprenticeship-style training program being offered at LCHS. There are some risks associated with Goat/Sheep, so guardians and students must sign a risk assessment document and a waiver. This program is also a joint venture with Rock Ridge Dairy. [Sample Course Outline]
GREENHOUSE TECHNICIAN GREEN CERTIFICATE COURSE [1.0 blocks] [Program Video]
The Greenhouse Technician Green Certificate Course is an on-farm apprenticeship-style training program being offered at LCHS. There are some risks associated with Greenhouse, so guardians and students must sign a risk assessment document and a waiver. [Sample Course Outline]