Horticulture
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
The Snap-on Horticultural Certification curriculum develops practical and technical proficiency in horticultural-based applications, using the broad line of high-quality Bahco pruners (secateurs) and loppers.
Format
Hybrid
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Skills developed through this program
- Apply horticultural tool safety
- Use, store and carry tools safely
- Knowledge of pruner and lopper design
- Select one-handed and two-handed models
- Knowledge of blade and grinding technologies
- Apply cutting guidelines
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse45-2092.00
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners37-3013.00
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation37-3012.00
- Agricultural Equipment Operators45-2091.00
- Soil and Plant Scientists19-1013.00
- Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
Credentials this program stacks toward
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Detailed information about this program
The Snap-on Horticultural Certification curriculum develops practical and technical proficiency in horticultural-based applications. Equipped with these TOOLS FOR LIFE, graduates of the course are uniquely qualified to achieve rewarding careers in disciplines ranging from architecture and urban design to food supply and conservation. Snap-on has created this horticulture certification course using the broad line of high quality Bahco pruners (secateurs) and loppers. A wide spectrum of industries are involved in horticulture, with a growing number of career opportunities for those trained and educated in the safe and resourceful use of horticultural tools. Course content includes Safety objectives (protective guidelines for using, storing and carrying tools), Pruner and lopper design (one-versus two-handed models, features and sizes, blade and grinding technologies), Applications (environment and material size, cutting guidelines), and Tool maintenance.
What you need to earn this credential
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