Career Education - Horticulture

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Horticulture

The Horticulture program exposes students to a wide variety of career choices. Included in this program are the operation of machinery used in industry and hands-on experiences. Students learn to identify trees, shrubs, grasses, bedding plants, and control weeds, fungus, and insects. A major project in the spring is the annual plant sale. This project allows students to grow, market, and sell bedding plants, shrubs, and hanging baskets. Operation of a variety of machinery used in the industry, as well as a lot of hands-on and work skill opportunities come along with this course. Students who complete the horticulture program can receive Horticulture 101 credit from Spartanburg Community College.

Job Opportunities Include:

Agriculture/Science Education
Equipment Operator
Florist
Forester/Wildlife Management
Greenskeeper
Horticulturist
Landscape Designer
Extension Agent
Parks and Recreation Employee

Curriculum

Greenhouse/Nursery Operations

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
This course includes subject matter and practical experiences concerned with the culture of plants used for nursery and greenhouse businesses. Instruction includes an introduction to plant growth and soils and emphasizes identifying, growing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops. Students will operate machines used in the production of these plants and will sell ornamental plants.

Introduction to Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for the student interested in landscaping with emphasis on plant design, construction, and maintenance. Instruction includes the study of plant growth, soils, and nutrients. Projects in this course incorporate safety and equipment use to perform landscape installation and maintenance.

Golf And Landscape Turf Management

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide the student with study in managing and maintaining turf areas, including golf, athletic, and landscape turf. Instruction includes an introduction to plant growth and soils. Other units include turf identification, establishment, and maintenance.

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864 472 2846. Title IX – Dr. Trish Beason, Section 504- Harrison Goodwin); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – phone – 864 578 0128. Title IX – Dr. Nancy Turner, Section 504 Dr. Nancy Turner).