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Agriculture, Environment & Public Service
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE selectiontrade math and measurementprofessional communication and career readinesssoil science, soil testing, and amendmentscrop production and plant scienceirrigation system design, installation, and maintenancegreenhouse operations and environmental controlsturfgrass science and lawn carelandscape design principles, plant identification, and installationpesticide safety, label reading, and integrated pest managementcapstone project applying program skillsexternship and worksite placement with an industry employerpreparation for state pesticide applicator and NALP Landscape Industry Certified examinations
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,640 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NALP Landscape Industry Certified | Industry certification | National Association of Landscape Professionals |
| State Pesticide Applicator | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Land & Water: Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping → Pest Control Technician → Water / Wastewater Operator
