Nursery Management
Hours & Location
900 hours / 28 weeks
Cost
Tuition and lab $5,249.34 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
OVERVIEW
Work with experts in the field of agri-science to propagate, manage and create a wide variety of plants
Apply creative design elements and extensive knowledge of plants while managing a full-service greenhouse
Use advanced techniques and equipment to grow and maintain plants
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for FNGLA certification, immediate employment and further education
Average Salary
$29,962 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- Marsh Creek Country Club
- Leonardi’s Nursery
- St. Johns Country Club
- Jon’s Nursery
- The Baker Company
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
Program Overview:
- Harvest, process & ship stock
- Identify & classify plants
- Irrigation
- Maintain Equipment
- How to Grow and Market Plants, Flowers, Vegetables
- Pest control basics
- Point of sale
- Propagate plants
- Prune & shape plants
Experience nursery management and customer sales at The Hidden Nursery
Industry Certifications
- FNGLA-FCHP (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association-Certified Horticulture Professional)
- FDEP-BMP (Federal Department of Environmental Protection- Best Management Practices)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Garden centers
- Hardware stores/department stores
- Local attractions
- National parks
- Nurseries
- Wholesale and retail
- Landscape industry
- Golf industry
OUR NUMBERS
Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources industry.
Based upon the 2024 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report CPL data pulled from 2022 – 2023.
Steps to Enroll
Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour
Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid
Step 3‐ Submit Your Transcripts
Step 4‐ Apply for Your Program
Step 5‐ Secure Your Seat
Step 6‐ Register for Your Classes
Downloads
Nursery Management 2026-27 Adult Curriculum
Nursery Management 2025-26 Adult Curriculum
Landscape Operations 2027-27 High School Curriculum
Landscape Operations 2025-26 High School Curriculum
Horticulture Science and Services 2026-27 High School Curriculum
Horticulture Science and Services 2025-26 High School Curriculum
Instructor / Contact
Name: Eddie Lambert
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-547-3497
Name: Kevin C. Hayes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-547-3430
Are you ready to jumpstart your career?