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CURRICULUM MAP Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
CTE Program of Study: AG0210 - Plant Systems STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION
1st Course 0101
Introduction to Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
Foundations of Agribusiness
0101.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Types of agribusiness ownership.
X
Return on investment. X Methods of marketing agricultural
commodities, products and services in domestic and international markets.
X
Basic finance - personal inventory, net worth, income, expense
X
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE)
X
The Four Ps (product, place, price and promotion).
X
0101.2 Create an advertisement for an agricultural
product. X
0101.3 Research local supply and demand of
agricultural products. X
0101.4 Create a plan and begin development for
their own agricultural enterprises. (SAE) X
Foundations of Animal Systems
0101.5 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
The origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal systems.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
Common and scientific names of major animal species.
X
Breeds of livestock. X
Basic anatomy of animals. X
Livestock terminology (steer, heifer, barrow, gilt, etc.).
X
Animal cells. X
Animal health disorders. X
Bio-security in the animal industry. X
Common types of feedstuffs. X Animal welfare and animal rights. X
Facilities needed to house and produce animal species safely and efficiently.
X
Effects of animal agriculture on the environment.
X
0101.6 Diagram a typical animal cell and identify the
organelles X
0101.7 Practice administering injections. X
0101.8 Perform a basic health exam on a live
animal. X
0101.9 Debate the issues associated with animal
welfare and animal rights. X
Agriculture Innovation and Technology
0101.10 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Agricultural biotechnology.
X
Applications of biotechnology in agriculture. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
The history of agriculture innovation X
The major agriculture inventions and their impact on the industry.
X
0101.11 Use agricultural related technology and equipment
X
0101.12 Debate the issues associated with biotechnology.
X
1010.13 Research current agricultural products impacted by biotechnology practices.
X
Foundations of Food Products and Processing
0101.14 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
The history of the animal processing industry.
X
The importance of food labeling to the consumer.
X
Quality and yield grades of food products. X
Foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products.
X
Products derived from fruits and vegetables. X
Products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds.
X
Common weights and measures in the food products and processing industry.
X
Methods of food preservation. X
0101.15 Produce a food product (cheese, sausage, sauerkraut, etc.)
X
0101.16 Compare and contrast various food labels. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0101.17 Conduct a food preservation experiment. X
Foundations of Natural Resources
0101.18 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Natural resources.
X
Ecosystems. X Renewable resources. X
Nonrenewable resources. X
0101.19 Identify renewable resources. X
0101.20 Identify nonrenewable resources. X
0101.21 Identify alternative energy sources. X
0101.22 Identify healthy ecosystem characteristics. X
Foundations of Plant Systems
0101.23 Students will demonstrate knowledge of :
Parts of a plant.
X
Functions of plant parts. X
Basic soil science. X
Basic plant nutrition. X
Plant physiology - photosynthesis, reproduction, respiration, transpiration.
X
0101.24 Diagram a typical plant cell and identify
plant cell organelles and their functions. X
0101.25 Identify the components and functions of
plant roots. X
0101.26 Identify the components and the functions
of plant stems. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0101.27 Identify the components and the functions
of plant leaves. X
0101.28 Identify the components and the functions
of plant flowers. X
0101.29 Interpret soil results to determine fertilizer
application needs. X
0101.30 Conduct soil sampling and testing. X
0101.31 Identify agriculturally important plants by
common names. X
Foundations of Power, Structural and Technical Systems
0101.32 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Units of weight, volume, length and temperature.
X
Basic math practices used in Power, Structural and Technical Systems.
X
The basic hand tools and their proper uses in an agricultural setting.
X
0101.33 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole
numbers, with and without a calculator. X
0101.34 Use a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring
tape to measure. X
0101.35 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. X
0101.36 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals,
with and without a calculator. X
0101.37 Convert decimals to percentages and
percentages to decimals X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0101.38 Convert fractions to decimal and decimals to
fractions. X
0101.39 Properly and safely use hand tools. X
0101.40 Construct a project using hand tools. X
Leadership Development through FFA
0101.41
Students will demonstrate knowledge of FFA history and facts, Code of Ethics, Official Dress, basic parliamentary procedure and the three circle model of Agricultural Education.
X
0101.42 Recite the FFA Creed. X
0101.43 Recite the FFA motto. X
0101.44 Research the important dates and events in
the history of FFA and Agricultural Education.
X
0101.45 Perform basic parliamentary procedure
(make motion, second motion, debate) X
Plant Anatomy, Classification and Identification
0212.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Plant identification and classification.
X
Major plant parts and functions. X
Plant life cycles. X
0212.2 Identify crop plant families and the
horticultural crops in each one. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0212.3 Analyze plant cells under a microscope. X
Plant Propagation, Growth and Nutrition
0212.4 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Photosynthesis and respiration.
X
Naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.
X
Essential nutrients for plant growth and development.
X
Soil pH and cation exchange capacity. X Soil types and properties and the impact on
horticultural plant production. X
Synthetic fertilizer formulations and application.
X
Organic matter and its role in nutrient storage and plant nutrition.
X
Legume – rhizobium symbiosis and its potential contribution to plant nitrogen needs.
X
Optimum conditions for sexual and asexual propagation of plants.
X
Propagation techniques. X
Tissue culturing (micro propagation). X Recombinant DNA technology in the plant
industry. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0212.5 Conduct plant growth,
photosynthesis/respiration, and hormone experiments.
X
0212.6 Conduct experiments on plant growth
comparing use of synthetic fertilizer with compost and/or organic fertilizers.
X
0212.7 Collect soil and plant tissue samples for
testing and interpret the test results. X
0212.8
Convert nutrient recommendations (from soil sample test results) into application rates for both synthetic and organic fertility amendments.
X
0212.9 Conduct plant nutrition experiments.
0212.10 Conduct experiments associated with seed
germination rates, viability, and vigor.
X
0212.11 Propagate various plants by the asexual
methods of cutting, division, separation, layering, budding and grafting.
X
0212.12 Aseptically propagate plants using micro
propagation techniques. X
Plant Pests and Pest Management
0212.13 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Plant pests and disorders.
X
Pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0212.14
Collect and identify major weeds species in horticultural crops, their life cycle and primary means of propagation/reproduction.
X
0212.15 Collect and identify major insect species
(pest and beneficial) that impact horticultural crops.
X
0212.16 Collect diseased horticultural plants and
identify the disease. X
Season Extension 02012.17 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Crops that can be produced in a high tunnel.
X
Low cost season extension practices and systems including low tunnels, hoop houses, fall bed preparation and more.
X
0212.18 Construct a season extension structure. X
0212.19 Grow appropriate crops in a season
extension structure. X
Plant Production Schedule
0212.20 Students will demonstrate knowledge of planning and scheduling various crops in greenhouses, high tunnels and outside growing areas.
X
0212.21 Observe and record environmental
conditions during germination, growth, and development of a crop.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0212.22 Monitor the progress of planting and
determine the need to adjust environmental conditions.
X
0212.23
Prepare and implement a plant production schedule based on predicted environmental conditions (plant hardiness zone map).
X
0212.24
Create a planting schedule of a crop based on days to germination, maturity, season, and market demands.
X
Agriculture Innovation and Technology
0212.25 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Emerging technology in the various plant systems industries.
X
The impact of international agriculture on the U.S. plant systems industries.
X
Career opportunities in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in plant systems industries.
X
Grants available to support technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in plant systems industries.
X
0212.26
Identify a current question in the plant systems industries and then develop a hypothesis and conduct research and present findings.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0213.27 Identify a current issue or problem in plant
systems industries and work as a group to find a solution to the problem.
X
Plant Systems Entrepreneurship
0134.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship, value added agriculture, direct marketing and sustainability.
X
0134.2 Develop agriculturally related entrepreneurial enterprises.
X
0134.3 Develop a marketing plan for agribusiness enterprises.
X
Plant Systems Financial Record Keeping
0134.4 Students will demonstrate knowledge of financial record keeping,
X
0134.5 Keep financial records such as net worth statements, inventories, financial statements, income and expense logs, and other pertinent records.
X
0134.6 Create and maintain an SAE portfolio to include financial records, resume, sample student work, and documenting pictures.
X
0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0220.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
X
Tools and equipment used in fruit and
vegetable production. X
Fertilizer and pesticide application and
safety. X
Fruit and vegetable production structures. X
0220.2 Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water
plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.
X
0220.3 Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and
label them. X
0220.4 Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings,
trees, and shrubs. X
0220.5 Dig, rake, and screen soil; and, fill cold
frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
X
0220.6 Operate tractors and other machinery and
equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest, and spray fields and plants.
X
0220.7 Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat
moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.
X
0220.8 Identify plants, pests, and weeds to
determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0220.9 Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to
crops. X
0220.10 Set up and operate irrigation equipment. X
0220.11
Harvest fruit and vegetables by hand.
X
0220.12 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Tool and equipment repair and maintenance.
X
Plant care, observation, and record keeping. X
Crop grading and sorting. X Irrigation systems. X
0220.13 Feel plants’ leaves and note their coloring to
detect the presence of insects or disease. X
0220.14 Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. X
0220.15 Move containerized shrubs, plants, and
trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors. X
0220.16 Clean work areas. X
0220.17 Maintain and repair irrigation and climate
control systems. X
0220.18 Record information about plants and plant
growth. X
0220.19 Sell and deliver plants and flowers to
customers. X
0220.20 Repair and maintain farm vehicles,
implements, and mechanical equipment. X
0220.21 Record information about crops, such as
pesticide use, yields, or costs. X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0220.22 Participate in the inspection, grading,
sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
X
0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0214.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Propagating horticultural plants.
X
Cultivating horticultural plants. X
Harvesting horticultural plants. X Growing plants hydroponically. X
Tools and equipment used in greenhouse
and nursery production. X
Pesticide use and safety. X
Proper horticultural plant handling and
storage. X
0214.2
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
X
0214.3 Apply pesticides and fertilizers to plants. X
0214.4 Prepare soil for planting, and plant or
transplant seeds, bulbs, and cuttings. X
0214.5 Cut and prune trees, shrubs, flowers, and
plants. X
0214.6 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Tools and equipment used in greenhouse and nursery management.
X
15
STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
Planning, operating, and managing a
greenhouse or nursery business. X
0214.7 Manage nurseries that grow horticultural
plants for sale to retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
X
0214.8 Identify plants as well as problems such as
diseases, weeds, and insect pests. X
0214.9 Tour work areas to observe work being
done, to inspect crops, and to evaluate plant and soil conditions.
X
0214.10 Assign work schedules and duties to nursery
and greenhouse staff, and supervise their work.
X
0214.11 Select and purchase seeds, plant nutrients,
disease control chemicals, and garden and lawn care equipment.
X
0214.12
Determine types and quantities of horticultural plants to be grown, based on budgets, projected sales volumes, and/or executive directives.
X
0214.13 Explain and enforce safety regulations and
policies.
0214.14 Position and regulate plant irrigation
systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0214.15 Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of
disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
X
0214.16 Coordinate clerical, recordkeeping,
inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
X
0214.17 Provide information to customers on the
care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
X
0214.18 Construct structures and accessories such as
greenhouses and benches. X
0213 Floriculture
0213.1 Designing live, dried, or artificial flowers and
foliage. X
Cutting live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
X
Arranging live, dried, or artificial flowers and
foliage. X
Floral design concepts. X
Tools and equipment used in floral design. X
0213.2 Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean
flowers and foliage for storage. X
0213.3
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
X
0213.4 Wrap and price completed arrangements. X
17
STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0213.5
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
X
0213.6 Decorate or supervise the decoration of
buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings, and other occasions.
X
0213.7 Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for
sale in shop. X
0213.8 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Organizing a floral shop to operate effectively and efficiently.
X
Marketing floral products. X
0213.9 Confer with clients regarding price and type
of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
X
0213.10 Order and purchase flowers and supplies
from wholesalers and growers.
0213.11
Plan arrangement according to client’s requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate design pattern.
X
0213.12
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
X
0213.13 Inform customers about the care,
maintenance, and handling of various X
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STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
0213.14 Perform general cleaning duties in the store
to ensure the shop is clean and tidy. X
0213.15 Unpack stock as it comes into the shop. X
0213.16 Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train
other workers. X
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0240.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Planting and establishing turf.
X
Tools and equipment used in turf and
landscape installation. X
Installing various landscaping materials. X
Landscape design. X
0240.2 Follow planned landscaping designs to
determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
X
0240.3
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
X
0240.4 Decorate gardens with stones or plants. X
0240.5 Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over
seeded soil to hold soil in place. X
0240.6 Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens. X
19
STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0240.7 Attach wires from planted trees to support
stakes. X
0240.8 Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage
systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
X
0240.9 Build forms and mix and pour cement to
form garden borders. X
0240.10 Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
Tools and equipment used in turf and landscape maintenance.
X
Lawn care and maintenance. X Tool and equipment maintenance. X
Pesticide use and safety. X
Irrigation systems. X
0240.11
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin- axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
X
0240.12 Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or
edgers. X
0240.13 Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or
parking lots and spread salt in those areas. X
0240.14
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
X
20
STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
0240.15 Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes,
pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
X
0240.16 Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using
shears, pruners, or chain saws. X
0240.17 Gather and remove litter. X
0240.18
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
X
0240.19
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
X
0240.20 Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
X
0240.21 Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable
sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. X
0240.22 Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. X 0240.23 Rake, mulch, and compost leaves. X
0240.24 Maintain irrigation systems, including
winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
X
0240.25 Care for natural turf fields, making sure the
underlying soil has the required composition X
21
STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION 1st Course
0101 Introduction to
Ag
2nd Course 0212
Horticulture
3rd Course 0134 SAE
Specialization: 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production 0214 Greenhouse Management and Production
0213 Floriculture
0240 Turf and Landscape Systems
to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
0240.26 Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount
of water consumption and to prevent waste. X
0240.27 Advise customers on plant selection or care. X
0240.28 Mark design boundaries and paint natural or
artificial turf fields with team logos or names before events.
X