Full-Time Career Programs
| Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Horticulture Technician
This major is not beeing offered this semester
This major prepares students as horticultural assistants who undertake a range of tasks that relate to cultivation, growing, harvesting and maintenance of trees, plants and gardens. Students learn safe practices, use of tools and equipment, propagation and care of plants, soil testing, and preparation and safe application of chemicals. Included is information concerning construction, operation, and management of greenhouses
| Career Major Length |
525 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Principles of Horticulture |
30 |
Identification and Propagation of Horticulture Plants |
90 |
Applying Pesticides |
45 |
Agricultural Plants |
60 |
Field Scouting, Weed Collection and Insect Collection |
60 |
Fertilizers and Soils |
90 |
Greenhouse Management |
120 |
Workforce Staging - Horticulture |
30 |
Average Oklahoma Salary
$8-$14/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- Some background in biology
- Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Good physical and mental health
- Be able to work under extreme weather conditions
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependability
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to take directions from others
Who Can Enroll
MCA Students, Others with approval from the Chief Officer, Guidance and Academic Services.
Location
Metro Career Academy
1901 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
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