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Horticulture

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

Certification

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The Snap-on Horticultural Certification curriculum develops practical and technical proficiency in horticultural-based applications, using the broad line of high-quality Bahco pruners (secateurs) and loppers.

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Hybrid

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The Snap-on Horticultural Certification curriculum develops practical and technical proficiency in horticultural-based applications. Equipped with these TOOLS FOR LIFE, graduates of the course are uniquely qualified to achieve rewarding careers in disciplines ranging from architecture and urban design to food supply and conservation. Snap-on has created this horticulture certification course using the broad line of high quality Bahco pruners (secateurs) and loppers. A wide spectrum of industries are involved in horticulture, with a growing number of career opportunities for those trained and educated in the safe and resourceful use of horticultural tools. Course content includes Safety objectives (protective guidelines for using, storing and carrying tools), Pruner and lopper design (one-versus two-handed models, features and sizes, blade and grinding technologies), Applications (environment and material size, cutting guidelines), and Tool maintenance.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply horticultural tool safety
  • Use, store and carry tools safely
  • Knowledge of pruner and lopper design
  • Select one-handed and two-handed models
  • Knowledge of blade and grinding technologies
  • Apply cutting guidelines
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse45-2092.00
  • Tree Trimmers and Pruners37-3013.00
  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation37-3012.00
  • Agricultural Equipment Operators45-2091.00
  • Soil and Plant Scientists19-1013.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Litter collection and waste disposal routines — execute independently and consistently across multiple zones of a large commercial or institutional property.
  • Hand tools including pruning saws, axes, and loppers — select and use appropriately for the task at hand with reduced oversight during seasonal maintenance cycles.
  • Powered equipment such as chainsaws, sod cutters, and snow blowers — operate safely and efficiently across varied terrain with minimal direct supervision.
  • Irrigation hoses and portable sprinkler systems — adjust water pressure, coverage, and timing to match plant needs in different landscape zones.
  • Trees, shrubs, and hedges — prune and trim to maintain intended shape and promote healthy growth using shears and chain saws on established client sites.
  • Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides — mix and apply using hand or automatic sprayers at correct concentrations following label instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Lawn aeration, thatch removal, and weeding — perform as part of a recurring lawn care program to maintain turf health on residential or commercial grounds.
  • Sod, grass seed, and bedding plants — install according to a landscaping design plan with limited direction, ensuring correct spacing and soil preparation.
  • Work schedules and task checklists — manage personal daily workload across multiple properties, communicating progress and issues to a supervisor via email or verbal updates.
  • Client service interactions — respond courteously and professionally to property owner questions or requests encountered during routine grounds maintenance visits.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
67%
Placement Rate
67%