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Greenhouse Grower/Plant Propagation Technician
20-001-3
Certificate (C)
17 Credits
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Put your green thumb to good use while preparing for this satisfying career field. Through hands-on experience and the study of industry best practices, you will learn about plant propagation and diagnostics, and will gain skills in greenhouse management. You’ll also learn how to design and maintain an interior plantscape. The study of ornamental plant health care is included to provide you with a broad knowledge base.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(17 Credits)
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Plant Propagation
10-001-108
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10001108
- Credits: 2.00
Addresses production and propagation techniques for growing plants. Students will explore using a variety of equipment and methods.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Introduction to Horticulture
10-001-111
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10001111
- Credits: 3.00
Provides an overview of the horticulture profession, including its role and importance throughout history. Current trends and career opportunities will be covered. Particular attention is given to horticulture crops, plant classification, their use, and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth and plant development.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Greenhouse and Turf Pest Management
10-001-113
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10001113
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on training to successfully pass the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam (which is proctored in this class). Additionally, students will be familiarized with chemical handling, mixing, calibration and application via field exercises.
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Tissue Culture Propagation
10-001-115
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10001115
- Credits: 2.00
Teaches students how to set up a tissue culture lab and propagate plants, in vast numbers, using laboratory conditions. Class will propagate several types of plant material.
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Greenhouse Transition to Summer
10-001-119
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10001119
- Credits: 1.00
Is designed to give the learner the experience of working in a greenhouse during the transitional period of spring to summer plant tasks and needs. This class will include plant care both in greenhouse and in shade house. Also covered will be after care of greenhouse, hoop houses, and shade house facilities.
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Hydroponic Growing & Systems
10-001-121
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10001121
- Credits: 2.00
Explores various hydroponic systems, their specific plant material, and growing conditions. Students will work hands-on with several units and plant materials.
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Greenhouse Management & Control Systems
10-001-125
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10001125
- Credits: 2.00
Examines the day-to-day operation of a greenhouse to include operating systems, spatial management and planning crop timing.
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Plant Diagnostics
10-001-140
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10001140
- Credits: 2.00
Covers the science of making proper diagnoses of plant insects and disease problems and appropriate control strategies. Students will learn the difference between signs and symptoms and identification of problem plants.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following: