CTE HORTICULTURESUCCESS IN THE FIELD
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SUCCESS IN THE FIELD
The following are qualities and skills that are necessary for success in the field of Horticulture:
- Physical skills are necessary to move horticulture materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to move around all day both indoors and outdoors
- Dexterity is necessary in order to perform the many tasks that require steady hands and good eye-hand coordination
- Visual skills are necessary to create hardscapes, as well as smaller floral arrangements
- Detail orientation is necessary
- Organizational skills are necessary to maintain safety and ensure accountability
- Business skills are necessary for self-employed horticulturalists who must be able to bid on new jobs, track inventory, and plan payroll and work assignments
- Customer service skills are necessary to discuss problems and their solutions
- Knowledge of horticulture in all phases is necessary
- A thorough knowledge of propagation and cultivation is necessary
- A considerable knowledge of the principles of nursery management is necessary
- The ability to supervise the work of others is necessary
- A knowledge of the principles of supervision is helpful
- A knowledge of the elementary principles of landscaping is necessary
FRAMEWORKS
The Horticulture Frameworks identify the competencies that students will have the opportunity to learn in a four-year time span.
Articulation Agreements
Our Horticulture program has a local articulation agreement with Keene State College, which recognizes credits beyond a standard 3 credit state recognition.
Articulation agreements allow for a seamless continuation of education for our students.