Nursery/Greenhouse Technician Technical Certificate of Credit
The Nursery/Greenhouse Technician certificate program prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers. Students are accepted into the Nursery/Greenhouse Technician program every semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 17 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- Eastman Youth Development Center
Employment Outlook
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursery/Greenhouse Technician certificate program are employable as entry-level positions in the nursery, landscape, or agricultural industry. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses