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Plant Healthcare Management Certificate

Certificate Number 900015

The concepts of plant health care management focuses on trees and shrubs; and the management of insects, diseases, and a biotic disorder. Plant health care operations in the private and public sector will be examined as it would function during an actual growing season. Control options and strategies in pest control, soil management, and a biotic disorder will be emphasized. The course is designed for a student to have the foundation knowledge to enter into a plant health care technician position.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Understand the principles of plant health care management.
. Understand tree biology.
. Apply urban tree maintenance knowledge and application.
. Develop diagnostic and management skills for tree health disorders.
. Manage insects and diseases that affect tree health.
. Know how to manage/control for tree health.
. Manage PHC route.
. Maintenance of PHC route client cards.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-001-122 Fundamentals Plant Nutrition
1
10-001-110 Horticulture-Introduction
3
10-001-170 Integrated Pest Management
2
10-001-172 Landscape Maintenance
2
10-001-140 Plant Diagnostic Skills
2
10-001-123 Plant Health Care Management
2
10-001-153 Plant and Soil Science
3
10-001-158 Plant-Woody Ornamental
3
Certificate Total
18

Course Descriptions

10-001-122 Fundamentals Plant Nutrition...fundamentals of plant nutrition, identification & analysis of the nutritional needs of plants; covers the selection of appropriate materials & application rates & methods. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Introduction)
Offered in: Spring 2011

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.
Offered in: Fall 2010

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)
Offered in: Fall 2010

10-001-172 Landscape Maintenance...identifying problems and cultural challenges in the landscape; pruning techniques, insect/disease problems, weed identification; soil fertility; resolve situations in the field. (Prerequisites: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Introduction; 10-001-153, Plant and Soil Science; 10-001-122, Fundamentals of Plant Nutrition)
Offered in: Fall 2010

10-001-140 Plant Diagnostic Skills...science of making proper diagnoses of plant insects and disease problems and appropriate control strategies. Holistic diagnoses and sustainable methods will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)
Offered in: Spring 2011

10-001-123 Plant Health Care Management...management focusing on trees and shrubs in their management of insects, diseases and abiotic disorders, conrol options and strategies in pest control, soil management. (Prerequisite: 10-001-172 Landscape Maintenance)
Offered in: Spring 2011

10-001-153 Plant and Soil Science...addresses the unique interactions of healthy plants & soils; examines the physical, chemical, organic & biological characteristics of soils and how they impact the structure & functions of plants. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro Horticulture)
Offered in: Spring 2011

10-001-158 Plant-Woody Ornamental...physiology, culture, identification, and use of primarily temperate woody plant materials appropriate for landscapes in northeastern Wisconsin. (Corequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Intro)
Offered in: Fall 2010

For more information, please contact: The Trades and Technical Department,(920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461,or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.