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Landscape Design & Greenhouse Operations

CIP 01.0601

Go Green from the Ground Up!

DCTS is preparing students for the growth of a new generation of careers dedicated to environmental sustainability. From building ponds to caring for plants in the school’s on-site greenhouse, students experience hands-on design and installation projects using professional equipment and materials.

DCTS instructors are Green Advantage® certified. By partnering with organizations such as the Smart Energy Initiative, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Longwood Gardens, we expose students to the latest in horticulture careers and techniques using standards in LEED construction and design.

Students should expect to invest approximately $400 in specialize tools, uniforms, kits and reference books for this 3-year program.

 

Landscape Design & Greenhouse Operations

Instructor: Warren Andersmith
Location: Aston Campus

Successful Students Need:

Algebra l, Geometry, English, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Critical thinking , Active learning , Active listening, Time management skills

Career Opportunities:

  • Landscape Construction
  • Plant/tree Care technician

with 2-year college degrees

  • Turf manager
  • Sustainable Gardening/Horticulture

with 4-year college degrees

  • Environmental/landscape Design
  • Environmental engineering
  • Nursery Production/Greenhouse manager

with professional degrees: masters, doctorate

  • Horticulture Curator/exhibit Design, Landscape Architect, Plant/soil Scientist

Certifications:

  • OSHA Safety Certification
  • PA Pesticide Applicator Certification
  • PA skills Certification

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Penn College now offers green pathways for construction technology students!

This is a very important development for students interested in green building! This kind of program used to only be offered at a masters level. Degrees are now being offered on the undergrad level for students who are interested in pursuing studies in construction, engineering and architecture for green technology and sustainable design can start now. Credits that they earn for their work in Construction Cluster (Building Trades, Carpentry, Electricity, and HVAC) work toward a variety of associate degrees. Those students can participate in the new Bachelor’s program in sustainable design.

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Skills USA District 2 Competition

January 31, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm
February 1, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm

Selected students will compete in the Skills USA District 2 Competition at Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center.  Leadership Competitions are scheduled January 31; Skills Competitions are scheduled February 1.

We are tentatively holding February 2nd in calendar in case of snow.

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