Horticulture Technician - Fox Valley Technical College

Horticulture Technician from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Certificate Horticulture degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Career Opportunities The Horticulture Technician program prepares you for employment in the horticulture and landscaping industry. As a graduate, you may obtain a position as a technician or sales consultant with a garden center or you may perform landscape installations and maintenance work on commercial, residential and recreational properties. Program Description In this one-year technical diploma program, you focus on the knowledge and skills needed for career entry into the horticulture and landscaping industry. Your instruction covers plant identification, landscape design, integrated pest management, plant maintenance, planting and pruning, soils and fertilizers, turf management, equipment maintenance and operations, and business operations. Program Outcomes The Horticulture Technician program at Fox Valley Technical College is directly related to the horticulture and landscaping industry. The program provides students with the necessary skills, technical knowledge and attitudes needed for successful employment. Fox Valley Technical College has made a commitment to the future of horticulture as represented by its linkage to industry organizations. Graduates recognize the value of lifelong learning and have the abilities to develop logical, problem solving and teamwork skills. The department continually upgrades its curriculum and equipment to incorporate current technology to meet industry needs. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Horticulture courses.