Credentials for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
6 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $35,690 · projected growth -3.3%. See full occupation profile →
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Floriculture and Floral Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Discuss the history of floriculture and floral design, including the role of flowers in past civilizationsCompare and contrast the structures of monocot and dicot plantsDifferentiate between complete and incomplete flowers produced by flowering plantsIllustrate various parts of the flower and discuss the importance of eachDemonstrate propagation of common flowering and foliage plants through sexual and asexual meansAssess environmental and cultural factors that affect growth of plants in the floriculture industry
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Greenhouse and Nursery Production
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe characteristics of greenhouses and create a list of factors to be considered when planningMaintain, operate, and repair greenhouse and nursery facilities and equipmentDetermine types of soil and growing media to support optimum growth of a variety of landscape and ornamental plantsFormulate appropriate soils and growing media for greenhouse and nursery cropsCompare uses, methods of application, advantages, and disadvantages of chemical and organic fertilizersDemonstrate sexual and asexual propagation techniques in greenhouse and nursery crops
Certification
Horticulture
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply horticultural tool safetyUse, store and carry tools safelyKnowledge of pruner and lopper designSelect one-handed and two-handed modelsKnowledge of blade and grinding technologiesApply cutting guidelines
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Horticulture Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare different structures of annuals, biennials, and perennials and discuss their purposesCreate new plants through sexual and asexual propagation methodsDescribe the purpose and use of growth regulatorsInvestigate the roles of DNA, heritability, and genetic applications in plant breedingCompare and contrast the components of soilInvestigate and debate the pros and cons of soil and soilless media
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Nursery Landscape Worker
ACCS Innovation Center
AL
Acquire nursery and greenhouse techniques for potting plants, seeding trays, and planting cuttingsBegin to recognize common plant species used in landscaping, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and grassesDifferentiate between desirable plants and weedsFollow landscape plans and specifications provided by supervisorsGain an understanding of proper watering techniques and recognize signs of overwatering and underwateringIdentify common landscaping tools and equipment, including saws, loppers, hand pruners, lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers
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Turfgrass Management
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify common turfgrass names and characteristics, and describe uses of warm and cool season grassesIdentify soil preparation techniques for turfgrassSummarize proper maintenance techniques for residential, commercial, and sports turfIdentify common problems in turfgrass cultivation, including diseases, weeds, nutritional deficienciesDescribe and demonstrate safe and economical use of commercial and residential equipment to installDemonstrate routine maintenance of turfgrass equipment