Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	NA
Implementation Date:	NA
Last Updated:	11/12/08

Technical Certificate of Credit

þ State Standard o Institutionally Developed College: NA

Program Name:	Horticulture Pesticide Applicator
Major Code:	HPA1
CIP Code:	010601
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	580 Environmental Horticulture
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Horticulture Pesticide Applicator technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for entry-level employment as a horculture pesticide applicator. Topics include: Horticulture sciences, plant identification, pest management and trufgrass management.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

EHO 100	Horticulture Science	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
EHO 101	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	6	0	0	6	6	Standard
EHO 108	Pest Management	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
EHO 133	Turfgrass Management	3	2	3	8	5	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		19	2	3	24	21

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		No
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No

Posted: 11/12/08