PROGRAM TIME

• Two years

• One period (50 minutes) of Technical Theory

• Three periods (170 minutes) of work-based experience

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

• Plant identification and selection

• Landscape maintenance, construction and design

• Environmental ecologyArboriculture (Tree Management)

• Turf management

• Equipment maintenance, operation and safety

• Garden center and nursery operations

• Greenhouse operations

HELPFUL BACKGROUND

• Reading and math skills

• Problem solving skills

• Interest in creative design

• Interest in biological sciences and the environment

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working indoors and/or outdoors

FUTURE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Two year college Associate Degree

• Four year Baccalaureate Degree

• School-to-work employment transitions

• Industry internships

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate orally and in writing

• Good interpersonal relationships

• Good personal appearance and hygiene

• Positive work attitude

• Good organizational skills

• Consistent attendance