Crystal and Robert Timmons
Landscape & Nursery Management Class Of ’18
Nursery Management
Hours & Location
900 hours / 28 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $3,474.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
Application & Links
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
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$32,220 /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
80%
Completion Rate*
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Downloads
Instructor / Contact
Name: Eddie Lambert
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-547-3497
Name: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-547-3440
