Horticulture Technician
Technical Diploma
31-001-1
Degree Completion Time: Two Terms
2012-2013 Program Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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About the Career
Horticulture technicians can make a living in a wide variety of ways. You may work in the disciplines of plant propagation and production for a greenhouse or tree nursery - nurturing plants to be used in landscaping or sold in retail garden centers. You may also work on landscape maintenance or landscape construction crews for landscape contractors, lawn care service companies, botanical gardens, municipal park departments, or golf courses. Work duties are typically out of doors and very hands on. With time and experience, management and consulting opportunities within the field are possible. The work of a horticulture technician is truly a "green" career.
Careers
Many exciting career options await horticulture technician graduates. You may decide to enter the work world immediately, or you may choose to continue your education by completing your associate degree through an articulation agreement with a partner school. Entry-level positions available to you may include:
- Nursery and Greenhouse Assistant
- Landscape Installer
- Lawn Maintenance Technician
- Gardening Services
Approximate Costs
- $126 per credit (resident)
- $182 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
LTC has an articulation agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in Green Bay, where credits may be applied towards an associate degree in Horticulture at NWTC.
Want more information?
- Submit your questions online.
- Email info@gotoltc.edu
- Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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