Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

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Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	January 3, 2006

Technical Certificate of Credit

oState Standard þInstitutionally Developed College: Griffin Technical College

Program Name:	Garden Center Technician
Major Code:	5AK1
CIP Code:	010606
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	580 - Environmental Horticulture
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Garden Center Technician TCC prepares the student to perform tasks associated with maintenance of garden center plants and products, as well as customer relations, sales and service. These tasks include writing sales tickets, receipts and invoices; helping customers select appropriate plants and products for their gardening needs; watering, grooming, pruning and scouting plant materials; and preparing displays and in-store advertising.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
EHO 101	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	5	2	0	7	6	Standard
EHO 102	Herbaceous Plant Identification	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
EHO 108	Pest Management	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
EHO 114	Garden Center Management	2	0	3	5	3	Standard
XXX xxx	Elective	0+	0+	0+	3+	3	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		17+	2+	3+	25+	22

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		No
Test:
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:
	English:
	Mathematics:
	Algebra:
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		no
If yes, explain:

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Posted: 01/12/06