Certificate Completers will be able to
. Communicate within the greenhouse industry.
. Prepare soil media for optimum plant performance.
. Seed and propagate plants from cuttings.
. Describe plant functions concerning germination, vegetative growth and flowering as it relates to reproduction.
. Understand the effect of all cultural, chemical, and environmental processes on greenhouse crops.
. Identify all major insects, understand their life cycles, and recommend control measures.
. Identify major disease organisms and apply the most effective prevention and eradication measures available.
. Maintain the proper greenhouse environment concerning light, temperature, and humidity.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 100014, Landscape Horticulture
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-001-159 Flowers-Herbaceous
3
10-001-111 Greenhouse Grower I
2
10-001-112 Greenhouse Grower II
2
10-001-110 Horticulture-Introduction
3
10-001-170 Integrated Pest Management
2
10-001-108 Plant Propagation
2
10-001-130 Plant-Interior
3
Course Descriptions
10-001-159 Flowers-Herbaceous ...annuals/perennials/roses; using flowers/foliage effectively in the landscape; care of each flower emphasizing selection/tips to best utilize each flower; groundcover/vines included. (Corequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Intro)
10-001-111 Greenhouse Grower I ...examine greenhouse structures and environmental systems used in growing crops; focus will be on various factors that influence plant health and quality.
10-001-112 Greenhouse Grower II ...explore management factors affecting the production sales and marketing of greenhouse crops; emphasis will be on hands-on learning activities. (Prerequisite: 10-001-111 Greenhouse Grower 1)
10-001-110 Horticulture-Intro ...explore the horticulture industry, plant culture, identification, propagation, physiology, selected aspects of horticulture industry including fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, greenhouse systems, landscape techniques, home gardens, and turf.
10-001-170 Integrated Pest Management ...various methods to combat plant pests in an environmentally responsible manner; using biorational techniques and strategies. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)
10-001-108 Plant Propagation ...plant propagation and production techniques. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)
10-001-130 Plant-Interior ...how to identify indoor tropical plants and blooming plants that are used in interior plantscaping. Includes identification, plant varieties, pests, diseases, and cultural requirements. Also designing with houseplants. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)
For more information, please contact: The Trades & Engineering Technologies Department,(920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.