Horticulture/Natural Resources

Whether you are working to make your yard the envy of the neightborhood or wanting to develop a career in the horticulture industry Tri-County Technical College may have the course your are looking for. You will find a variety of Horticulture and Landscape Design courses offered through the Corporate and Community Education Division at Tri-County Technical College.

• Horticulture Certification program
• Landscape and Design Technology Certification program
• Turfgrass Management Certification program
• Horticulture for Homeowners

GENERAL HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE
This QuickJobs program is a WIA-eligible training program.   
This program is designed to teach skills needed by persons entering employment or starting a business in the horticulture and landscaping industry, or any homeowner who wants to increase the value of his or her most expensive investment. Once you have completed this group of courses, you can continue your study in one or all of the following emphasis areas: Landscape Design & Maintenance, Nursery Management and Turfgrass Management. Resource book fee of $45 covers all units.  One time $45 Material Fee required for new students.

Certificate Requirements

• Soils, Nutrition & Plant Physiology
• Plant Pathology, Entomology, Weeds and Pest Control
• Plant Propagation
• Plant Materials - Annuals and Perennials
• Introduction to Turfgrass
• Principles of Landscape Design

Entry Requirements/What to Expect
Text book required; it will be used for all courses in  this certificate.
There are no prerequisite courses required.

Register for and view schedule of Horticulture courses.

TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
This certificate can be taken upon the completion of the General Horticulture Certification or permission of instructor. The certificate has been designed to provide you the opportunity to pursue a career in turfgrass management. Classes prepare individuals to take the Planet (Professional Landcare Network) exam to become a nationally certified turfgrass professional.  One time $45 Material Fee required for new students.

Certificate Requirements:

• Grading, Drainage & Irrigation
• Turfgrass Management
• Turf Pest & Disease Management
• Turfgrass & Landscape Equipment Maintenance
• Small Business & Human Resources Management

Entry Requirements/What to Expect
Completion of General Horticulture Certificate or approval of department based on work experience and/or  educational background. Contact (864) 646-1700 and ask for Career Development Department.

Register for and view schedule of Turfgrass courses.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE
This certificate can be taken upon the completion of the General Horticulture Certification or permission of instructor. The classes listed below will prepare you to become a Certified Landscape Technician through the SC Nurseryman and Landscape Association. Hands-on projects may be included in classes and may require additional time.  One time $45 Material Fee required for new students.

Certificate Requirements:

• Grading, Drainage & Irrigation
• Plant Materials II Trees & Shrubs
• Landscape Installation
• Turfgrass & Landscape Equipment Maintenance
• Landscape Maintenance

Entry Requirements/What to Expect
Completion of General HOrticulture Certificate or approval of department based on worke xperience or educational background. contact (864) 646-1700 and ask for Career Development Department.

Register for and view schedule of Landscape courses.

HORTICULTURE FOR HOMEOWNERS
This series of courses has been developed to provide our local commuinty with classes that will help as they work to create a scenic landscape, grow beatiful flowers and harvest wonderful fruits and vegetables. The topics are selected based on the season as well as areas of interest that we have heard from area citizens interested in this type of coursework. Let us hear from you -- we are always looking for new topics and would consider it a pleasure to develop a course based on your suggestion. Contact Trenna Metts, 864-646-1700 or email tmetts@tctc.edu 

Register for and view schedule of Horticulture for Homeowners courses.

For more information, call (864) 646-1700 or toll free 866-269-5677, Ext 1700

(within the 864 area code) or e-mail conted@tctc.edu

For additional class offerings, visit our full course listing and schedule of classes