Floral Assistant, TCC (FA11) (010608)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Tiftarea Academy

The Floral Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide basic entry-level skills to individuals entering the floral work environment. Topics include: plant identification, greenhouse operations, and basic floral design.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will create a live flower arrangement using principles of floral design.

Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission criteria.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Advisor: A program advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Program Final Exit Point: Floral Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required For Graduation: 15 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Note: Credits from this program may be applied to a degree or a diploma program.

Curriculum Outline (15 hours)
Occupational Courses (15 hours) 15
HORT 1020

Pre-Requisite(s): Program Admission Emphasizes the identification,selection,and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. Topics include: introduction to herbaceous plants, plant classification and nomenclature of herbaceous plants, herbaceous plant identification and culture requirements and seasonal color management.

3
HORT 1030

Pre-Requisite(s): Program Admission This course helps to prepare students for a career in the management of commercial greenhouses, conservatories and institutional greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on greenhouse construction; operation and management; regulating and controlling the environment; applying cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development; and management of a greenhouse business.

4
HORT 1720

Pre-Requisite(s): Program Admission This course introduces the basic concepts and practices of floral design. Topics include: introduction to floral design; principles and elements of design used in floral compositions; identification of commonly used floral materials; conditioning and storing cut flowers; mechanics and supplies of flower arranging; construction of basic geometric designs; and corsage construction.

4
HORT 1730

Pre-Requisite(s): HORT 1720 Advanced floral design theory; techniques and skills which enhances studentsÆ ability to design with cut and dried floral materials with emphasis on party, wedding, sympathy and high-style floral designs.

4
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