Horticulture - Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

Horticulture from Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Horticulture degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Horticulture at the HCCTC provides students with the entry-level skills and knowledge required in the Horticulture industry. The program includes training in greenhouse operation; soil science; crop and nursery production; pest management; floral design and arranging; floral shop operation and management; landscape design, installation, and maintenance; small engine/equipment operation and maintenance; and turf grass production, maintenance and repair. Enrolling first year students have the opportunity to explore all four core areas of Horticulture and then as a returning student, they may choose to specialize in on particular area of interest. This program builds fundamental technical skills by integrating classroom instruction with real-life experiences in the school greenhouse and other indoor/outdoor laboratories. Upon completion of the program students will have the skills to pursue: entry-level job in the trade, apprenticeship program, trade or technical school, or two-year or four-year college program. Since we live in a constantly changing technological world, emphasis is placed upon basic skills, which will not readily become outdated, and problem-solving techniques which will be meaningful in adapting to newer technological processes. Upon completion of the program students will have the opportunity to earn: industry recognized certifications, apprenticeships, and advanced entry-level positions. Typical Program Topics Organizing and working safely in the workplace. Correct use of tools and equipment Greenhouse structures and equipment Principles of plant growth Greenhouse/nursery plant production; plant propagation; record-keeping Soil science and soil nutrients Pest control Floral design Flower shop/garden center operation and management Marketing and sales of horticultural products Principles of landscaping; landscape design Turfgrass production and maintenance Operation, repair and maintenance of lawn and farm equipment (e.g. small engine repair, welding, etc.) Objectives HCCTC's Horticulture/Floriculture program is designed for both secondary and post-secondary students. Students gain learning experiences through classroom and hands-on work. Graduates of the Horticulture/Floriculture should be able to: Relate basic knowledge of botany and horticulture soils to plant growth and culture. Demonstrate the use of soil amendments, fertilizers and plant growth-control chemicals and keep appropriate records. Identify ground covers and various annuals, biennials and perennials by botanical and common names and describe their outstanding characteristics, landscape use and applications. Identify deciduous trees and shrubs, narrow and broad-leaved evergreens, their cultivars and varieties by botanical and common names and describe their distinguishing characteristics, landscape use and applications. Produce greenhouse crops to harvest and sell; operate greenhouse environmental systems for commercial production. Prepare salable floral designs of fresh, dried and permanent flowers, using design guidelines and working within the time and cost requirements of the retail floral industry. Operate, repair and maintain lawn and farm equipment. Demonstrate principles of flower shop/garden center operation and management. View more details on Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Horticulture courses.