Horticulture-Floriculture Assistant
The Greenhouse
Description:
This career major introduces students to safe practices, use of tools and equipment, planting techniques, plant care, safe uses of chemicals and testing soil as related to the horticulture industry. Also, students will learn plant history, harmony, unity, color, balance, proportion, scale, focal point, rhythm line, form space, depth, texture and mechanics of floral design.
Hours:
Morning session – 8:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session – 12:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Career Opportunities:
Florist/Floral Sales
Landscape Designer
Garden Center Employee
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Contractor
Greenhouse Employee
Nursery Employee
Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor.
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391
Average Salary:
$14,560-$27,040
Accreditation:
Oklahoma Certified Nurseryman
Oklahoma Master Florist
NCA (North Central Association)
ODCTE (Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education)
Additional Information:
Tuition: $1035
SOC Code: 11-9013
Completion Rate: 38%
Job Placement Rate: 83%
Mid-America does not participate in student loans, so median debt loan is not applicable.