Prepare for a career in a retail nursery/garden center, wholesale nursery or landscaping. P.L.A.N.T. is comprised of 20 module classes (which run from 2 – 4 weeks, in the evenings and occasionally on Saturday mornings). The program is a cooperative venture with the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) and local employers. Instructors: Lois Whyde, Jenny Cook, Kent Herreman, Christine Stevens, Lee Dunlap, and horticulturists from Dawes Arboretum. By taking all of the classes listed (560 hours, classroom, plus a 200-hour internship), you may qualify for financial aid. Contact: Lois Whyde at (740) 364-2272 or lwhyde@c-tec.edu.
Tuition $4921 for entire series PL9400
Books included as well as free assessment, job search services, ongoing career and family counseling, and registration into the Ohio Department of Agriculture pest licensure test.
Most classes only offered once a year. Classes categorized into four divisions: Plant Identification, Landscape Design, Pest Control and General.
P.L.A.N.T. Intro
Cover plant basics, planting techniques, plant classification, soil, and growing media and propagation. Prerequisite for many other courses.
Tuition $224 32 hours PL9401
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. Aug 3 – 26
T & TH 1 – 5 p.m. Oct 5 – 28
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. Nov 2 – 25
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. Jan 3 – 26, ’11
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. Jan 31 – Feb 23, ’11
T & TH 1 – 5 p.m. Mar 8 – 31, ’11
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. June 7 – 30, ’11
PLANT IDENTIFICATION
Annuals & Herbs
Learn to identify more than 20 annuals and 15 herbs, cultural characteristics, care and growth requirements.
Tuition $248 Books $18 PL9410
M 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours Apr 4 – 27, ’11
Tree Identification
Learn to identify more than 40 trees in the Central Ohio area, as well as soil requirements, adaptability and other plant characteristics. Class taught by Dawes Arboretum horticulturists. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro. Book will be used by all three I.D. classes.
Tuition $248 Book $90 PL9421
T & TH 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 32 hours
June 6–22, ’11
Shrub, Ground Covers & Vines Identification
Discover area plants commonly found on work sites for commercial and private residences. Class taught by Dawes Arboretum horticulturists. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro.
Tuition $248 Book (see above) PL9422
M & W 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 32 hours
July 6 – 29
Evergreen Identification
Explore broadleaf and needle evergreens – more than 40 that are common in this area. Class taught by Dawes Arboretum horticulturists. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro.
Tuition $248 Book (see above) PL9423
T & TH 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 32 hours
May 3 – 26, ’11
Perennials
Learn 50 perennials as well as their plant characteristics, care and growth rate.
Tuition $248 Books $70 PL9415
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours June 7 – 30, ’11
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Landscape Design
Learn the basics of landscape design drawing techniques and concepts such as planes of spatial enclosure, design process, measuring systems, form composition and design principles.
Tuition $248 Books $80 PL9445
M & W 6 – 10 p.m. 32 hours
Mar 7 –30, ’11
Landscape Design II
Take the design process to the next step, covering drawing techniques, measuring and layout, as well as form composition. Prerequisites: P.L.A.N.T. I.D. and Landscape Design.
Tuition $248 Books (see above) PL9450
M & W 6 – 10 p.m. 32 hours
Aug 2 –25
PEST CONTROL
Commercial Pest Application 101
Learn to identify and treat insects and diseases common to this area. This will help prepare you for the pesticide licensure test from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Test fee: $35.
Tuition $248 Books $57 PL9436
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
Jan 4 – 27, ’11
Commercial Pest Application 102
Cover integrated pest management, as well as rules and regulations of applying pesticides. Prepare for the pesticide licensure test from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Test fee: $35.
Tuition $248 Books $30 PL9437
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
Feb 1 – 24, ’11
GENERAL
Pruning Workshop for Trees & Shrubs
Explore the basics of pruning shrubs, trees and evergreens. Prepare for the Certified Arborist test from the International Society of Arborists. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro.
Tuition $248 Books $35 PL9440
W 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
S 8 a.m. – Noon
Oct 13 – Nov 6
Water Gardening
Explore the basic concepts of water gardening, design, construction, maintenance, plant material and fish care. You also will cover complementary landscaping and pond winterization.
Tuition $93 Books $10 PL9405
M 5 – 8 p.m. 12 hours
Sept 6 – 27
Turf Management
Learn to judge turf quality, density, uniformity, color, recuperative ability, disease/insect resistance, drought/environmental tolerance and ease of establishment. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro.
Tuition $248 Books $45 PL9465
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
Aug 3 – 26
Landscape Maintenance 101
Learn the proper methods of full-service landscape maintenance from locating to performing tasks. You will cover bid proposals, time requirements, specifications, contract language, terms, accounting, payment and legal aspects. Prerequisites: Shrub & Tree Pruning, Turf Management and P.L.A.N.T. I.D.
Tuition $248 No books PL9480
W 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours S 8 a.m. – Noon
May 4 – 28, ’11
Landscape Installation
Transform your design into an actual planting site. Prerequisite: P.L.A.N.T. Intro., P.L.A.N.T. I.D., Landscape I & II and Hardscapes.
Tuition $248 No books PL9460
W 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
S 8 a.m. – Noon
Sept 8 – Oct 2
Irrigation 101
Want to know your elbow from a PVC-T? Always wondered what micro irrigation was? Then come and find out with our brand new irrigation class. You’ll discover the latest technology available in the real world of the green industry.
Tuition $186 No books PL9403
T & TH 5 – 9 p.m. 24 hours
Sept 7 – 23
Small Engine Repair
As the saying goes, time is money, and every time you have to take your small piece of equipment in for service, it means that you are losing money. Why not learn how to fix it yourself? This class is a definite must for those who want to keep their equipment in top condition.
Tuition $124 No books PL9404
M 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 16 hours
Oct 11 – Nov 1
Hardscapes
Learn the techniques and technical aspects of paver installation, retaining walls and voltage lighting.
Tuition $248 Books $20 PL9455
W 5 – 9 p.m. 32 hours
S 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
July 7 – 31
Equipment Training/Safety/First Aid
Learn to drive and operate tractors, backhoe, skid loaders and other power equipment.
Tuition $124 No Books PL9425
M 5 – 9 p.m. 16 hours
June 28 – July 26 (No class July 5)
Growing Green
Learn to cultivate and use professional contacts and discounts, as well as the general rules and regulations in setting up your own business.
Tuition $93 No books PL9475
M 5 – 8 p.m. 12 hours
Nov 22 – Dec 13
P.L.A.N.T. Internship
Gain better perspective of self, career development, interests and potential. You will receive valuable on-the-job training in your area of interest. Prerequisite: Completion of 70 percent of P.L.A.N.T. full-time program classes.
Tuition $422 PL9490
Spring & Summer ’11 200 hours
Spanish for the Green Industry
Learn the basics needed to communicate with workers in the landscape and nursery industry.
Tuition $351 Books $45 PL9424
T & TH 5 – 9 pm 56 hours
Nov 2 – Dec 16