Basic Horticulture Technician Certificate, Credit Certificate
This certificate is for individuals interested in obtaining an entry-level position with either a landscaping firm or a nursery as a technician. The focus of the program is to build skills in sustainable practices; plant identification; soil assessment and testing; pest maintenance; and landscape construction, installation, and maintenance. The cooperative work experience helps students determine if they are interested in the field and allows them to demonstrate their interest, work ethic, and abilities to potential employers. At the end of the program, students will be offered an interview with participating industry leaders for potential employment and will have an industry reference from their cooperative experience.
This certificate is a stackable credential. Students who complete this certificate program can apply these credits toward earning an A.A.S. degree in Sustainable Horticulture.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- apply basic skills for the horticulture employment sector;
- identify plants;
- assess and test soil for pest management;
- install and maintain landscaped areas; and
- qualify for an entry-level position as a landscape technician or nursery worker.
