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Horticulture Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Course

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Horticulture Science introduces students to plants, facilities, tools, and techniques used in the horticulture industry. Topics include plant physiology and propagation, growth requirements, facilities, horticulture crop production, pest management, and technological applications.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Horticulture Science introduces students to plants, facilities, tools, and techniques used in the horticulture industry. Topics include plant physiology and propagation, growth requirements, facilities, horticulture crop production, pest management, and technological applications.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Compare different structures of annuals, biennials, and perennials and discuss their purposes
  • Create new plants through sexual and asexual propagation methods
  • Describe the purpose and use of growth regulators
  • Investigate the roles of DNA, heritability, and genetic applications in plant breeding
  • Compare and contrast the components of soil
  • Investigate and debate the pros and cons of soil and soilless media
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation37-3012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse45-2092.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • Soil and Plant Scientists19-1013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Pesticide and herbicide labels — read and interpret under direct supervisor guidance before mixing chemicals on a residential or commercial grounds site.
  • Sprayer tanks — fill with measured volumes of water and chemical concentrates according to pre-established formulas under close technician oversight.
  • Hoses, nozzles, and spray tubes — connect and position following a supervisor's step-by-step instructions on a designated treatment area.
  • Spray equipment motors and agitator pumps — start and disengage using manufacturer checklists under direct observation on a grounds maintenance crew.
  • Basic lawn and plant symptoms — recognize visual signs of pest infestation or disease and report findings to a lead applicator for treatment decisions.
  • Personal protective equipment — select and don correctly before handling pesticides or herbicides at a job site, following posted safety protocols.
  • Spray nozzles — lift, push, and swing manually to cover assigned surface areas while maintaining footing on flat terrain under supervisor direction.
  • Mixing and application records — complete basic paper logs of chemicals used, quantities, and treatment zones with guidance from a senior crew member.
  • Machinery cleaning procedures — assist in washing and rinsing sprayer components with water or approved solvents at the end of each shift.
  • Weather conditions — identify obvious factors such as high wind or rain and report them to a supervisor before beginning a scheduled application.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
49%
Placement Rate
40%