Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:

Oct 05, 2008

Implementation Date:

Fall 06

Last Updated:

11/10/2008

 

Technical Certificate of Credit   

þ State Standard   o Institutionally Developed     College:  NA

 

Program Name:

Turfgrass Maintenance Technician

Major Code:

5AF1

CIP Code:

010607

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

580 - Environmental Horticulture

Curriculum Program Specialist:

Larry Roberson

 

Program Description    

 

The Turfgrass Maintenance Technician technical certificate of credit provides entry-level skills in turfgrass maintenance. Topics include: horticulture Irrigation, soil sciences, pest management techniques, and turfgrass management techniques.

 

Curriculum

 

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

EHO 131

Irrigation

3

2

3

8

5

Standard

EHO 141

Soils

4

2

0

6

5

Standard

EHO 108

Pest Management

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

EHO 133

Turfgrass Management

3

2

3

8

5

Standard

XXX xxx

Elective

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

Elective

TCC Minimum Required Hours:

15+

6+

6+

27

     

 

 

Admission Requirement

 

Required Age:

16

High School Diploma or GED Required:

Yes

Test:

ASSET

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

38

English:

33

Mathematics:

31

Algebra:

NA

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

No

If yes, explain:

     

 

Updated: 11/10/08