Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster
(formerly Occupational Services)
Pathway Description
Landscaping and Horticulture: Students will learn plant identification, transplanting, watering techniques, and greenhouse management. Additionally, students will learn garden planning, which includes installation and maintenance, and computerized landscape design.
Small Engine Repair: Students will explore the basic components of 2 and 4 stroke engines on a variety of power equipment available in the industry. This is a hands-on program where students will become familiar with how an engine operates and why an engine might fail. Troubleshooting small engines is a large portion of this program and students are allowed to bring projects from home as part of their training.
Plant and Soil Science: Students will develop skills related to ornamental horticulture including landscaping and greenhouse production.
Natural Resources & Environmental Science: Students will learn the skills necessary to safely operate tools associated with the landscape maintenance industry.
| CAREER PATHWAY: AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES |
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| Career Majors/Certifications | Mos. to Complete* |
Total Clock Hrs |
Tuition |
Pell |
VA |
Service Careers Horticulture Asst. |
4-5 |
390 |
$528 |
n/a |
n/a |
Service Careers Landscape Asst. |
4-5 |
420 |
$528 |
n/a |
n/a |
Horticulture (T&I) |
4-5 |
525 |
$528 |
n/a |
n/a |
Horticulture Plant & Soil Science |
6-7 |
600 |
$792 |
n/a |
n/a |
Landscape Designer (T&I) |
6-7 |
690 |
$792 |
n/a |
n/a |
Landscape |
4-5 |
390 |
$528 |
n/a |
n/a |
Plant & Soil Services Workforce Transition |
4-5 |
390 |
$528 |
n/a |
n/a |
| * Estimated months to complete as a full-time student | |||||
