Cluster Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Concentration Plant Systems

WVEIS Code SN0210

ONET Codes and Occupations45-2092.01 - Nursery Workers45-2092.02 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop11-9013.01 - Nursery and Greenhouse Managers27-1023.00 - Floral Designers37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Sample of reported job titles: Nursery Worker, Grower, Greenhouse Worker, Plant Production Worker, Transplant Worker, Cutter, Field Hand, Garden Center Employee, Harvester, Nursery Harvester, Farm Laborer, Harvester, Orchard Worker, Field Irrigation Worker, Farm Worker, Field Worker, Irrigator, Hired Hand, Hoe Worker, Picker, Production Manager, Nursery Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Grower, Propagation Manager, Farm Manager, Garden Center Manager, Harvesting Manager, Horticulturist, Perennial House Manager,Floral Designer, Florist, Flower Shop Laborer/Designer, Floral Artist, Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Outside Maintenance Worker, Gardener, Greenskeeper, Grounds Worker, Grounds/Maintenance Specialist, Utility Worker, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds Supervisor

REQUIRED COURSES

WVEIS Code Course0101 Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources0212 Horticulture0134 Agricultural Experience Program

Select At Least One Specialization 0220 Fruit and Vegetable Production0214 Greenhouse Production and Management0213 Floriculture0240 Turf and Landscape Systems

Skill Sets

Career Preparation SkillsSafety Leadership DevelopmentCustomer ServiceLiteracy and NumeracyFoundations of AgribusinessFoundations of Animal SystemsFoundations of BiotechnologyFoundations of Food Products and ProcessingFoundations of Natural ResourcesFoundations of Plant Systems

Foundations of Power, Structural and TechnicalPlant Anatomy, Classification and IdentificationPlant Propagation, Growth and NutritionPlant Pests and Pest ManagementSeason ExtensionFruit and Vegetable Production Fruit and Vegetable Management PracticesGreenhouse and Nursery ProductionGreenhouse and Nursery ManagementFloral Design Floral Shop Management

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Turf and Landscape InstallationTurf and Landscape Maintenance

Plant Systems EntrepreneurshipPlant Systems Financial Record Keeping

Career Preparation Skills, Safety, Leadership Development and Customer Service should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

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Skill Set Career Preparation SkillsKnowledge Objectives

SN.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

career paths. goal development and achievement. attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement. communication in varied contexts.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways. explain methods of goal development. discuss methods of time management and task coordination. practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc. investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and

instruction. develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs. prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter. create an employment portfolio for use when applying for projects. Practice simulated job interviews

Skill Set Safety Knowledge Objectives

SN.11

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

safety procedures. accident reporting agencies. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performance Objectives

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Students will

recognize the main causes of accidents. research agencies that are responsible for emergencies in the workplace. develop a plan which outlines the procedures for handling an accident. demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment. establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the event of an

emergency. follow safety and security procedures. wear PPE as required for specified task.

Skill Set Leadership DevelopmentKnowledge Objectives

SN.19

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

public speaking. parliamentary law. leadership concepts. characteristics of effective teams and organizations

Performance Objectives Students will

develop and deliver speeches. participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.

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attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national). volunteer in community service opportunities. participate in career development events.

Skill Set Customer ServiceKnowledge Objectives

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of

customer needs assessment. quality standards for services. evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.

keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.

check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.

determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.

refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

Skill Set Literacy and NumeracyKnowledge objectives

SN.31

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area improve their thinking and reasoning skills.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects

demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects

demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects

analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects

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Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources WVEIS 0101 Skill Set Foundations of Agribusiness

Knowledge Objectives

0101.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of types of agribusiness ownership. return on investment. methods of marketing agricultural commodities, products and services in

domestic and international markets. the Four Ps (product, place, price and promotion).

Performance Objectives

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Students will

create an advertisement for an agricultural product. research local supply and demand of agricultural products. create a plan for their own agricultural enterprises.

Skill Set Foundations of Animal SystemsKnowledge Objectives

0101.5

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal systems. common and scientific names of major animal species. breeds of livestock. basic anatomy of animals. livestock terminology (steer, heifer, barrow, gilt, etc.). animal cells. animal health disorders. bio-security in the animal industry. common types of feedstuffs. animal welfare and animal rights. facilities needed to house and produce animal species safely and efficiently. effects of animal agriculture on the environment.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

diagram a typical animal cell and identify the organelles practice administering injections. perform a basic health exam on a live animal. debate the issues associated with animal welfare and animal rights.

Foundations of BiotechnologyKnowledge Objectives

0101.10

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

agricultural biotechnology. genetic engineering. historical impact of biotechnology on agriculture. applications of biotechnology in agriculture. ethical, legal and social issues of biotechnology.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

extract DNA from plant material. debate the issues associated with biotechnology. research current agricultural products impacted by biotechnology practices.

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Skill Set Foundations of Food Products and ProcessingKnowledge Objectives

0101.14

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

the history of the animal processing industry. the importance of food labeling to the consumer. quality and yield grades of food products. foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products. products derived from fruits and vegetables. products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds. common weights and measures in the food products and processing industry. methods of food preservations.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

grind and mix pork with seasoning to produce sausage. compare and contrast various food labels. make cheese.

Skill Set Foundations of Natural ResourcesKnowledge Objectives

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of

natural resources. ecosystems. morphological characteristics used to identify trees. morphological characteristics used to identify wildlife. morphological characteristics used to identify aquatic species. different kinds of streams. characteristics of a healthy forest. characteristics of healthy wildlife habitat. the uses of tree species. the uses of aquatic species.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

identify common tree species. identify common wildlife species. identify common aquatic species. assess a stream for quality.

Skill Set Foundations of Plant SystemsKnowledge Objectives

0101.23

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

parts of a plant. functions of plant parts. photosynthesis.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.

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identify the components and functions of plant roots. identify the components and the functions of plant stems. identify the components and the functions of plant leaves. identify the components and the functions of plant flowers. identify agriculturally important plants by common names.

Skill Set Foundations of Power, Structural and Technical SystemsKnowledge Objectives

0101.30

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

units of weight, volume, and temperature. basic math practices used in Power, Structural and Technical Systems. the basic hand tools and their proper uses in an agricultural setting.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.

use a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure. add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator. convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals convert fractions to decimal and decimals to fractions. properly and safely use hand tools. construct a project using hand tools.

Horticulture WVEIS 02127

Skill Set Plant Anatomy, Classification and IdentificationKnowledge Objectives

0212.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

plant identification and classification. major plant parts and functions. plant life cycles.

Performance Objectives

0212.20212.3

Students will

identify crop plant families and the horticultural crops in each one. analyze plant cells under a microscope.

Skill Set Plant Propagation, Growth and NutritionKnowledge Objectives

0212.4

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

photosynthesis and respiration. naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators. essential nutrients for plant growth and development. soil pH and cation exchange capacity. soil types and properties and the impact on horticultural plant production. synthetic fertilizer formulations and application. organic matter and its role in nutrient storage and plant nutrition. legume – rhizobium symbiosis and its potential contribution to plant nitrogen

needs. optimum conditions for sexual and asexual propagation of plants. propagation techniques. tissue culturing (micro propagation). recombinant DNA technology in the plant industry.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

conduct plant growth, photosynthesis/respiration, and hormone experiments. conduct experiments on plant growth comparing use of synthetic fertilizer with

compost and/or organic fertilizers. collect soil and plant tissue samples for testing and interpret the test results. convert nutrient recommendations (from soil sample test results) into

application rates for both synthetic and organic fertility amendments. conduct plant nutrition experiments. conduct experiments associated with seed germination rates, viability, and

vigor. propagate various plants by the asexual methods of cutting, division,

separation, layering, budding and grafting. aseptically propagate plants using micro propagation techniques.

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Skill Set Plant Pests and Pest ManagementKnowledge Objectives

0212.13

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

plant pests and disorders. pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

collect and identify major weeds species in horticultural crops, their life cycle and primary means of propagation/reproduction.

collect and identify major insect species (pest and beneficial) that impact horticultural crops.

collect diseased horticultural plants and identify the disease.Skill Set Season Extension

Knowledge Objectives

0212.17

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

crops that can be produced in a high tunnel. low cost season extension practices and systems including low tunnels, hoop

houses, fall bed preparation and more.Performance Objectives

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Students will

construct a season extension structure. grow appropriate crops in a season extension structure.

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Fruit and Vegetable Production WVEIS 0220Skill Set Fruit and Vegetable Production

Knowledge Objectives

0220.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.

tools and equipment used in fruit and vegetable production. fertilizer and pesticide application and safety. fruit and vegetable production structures.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.

harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them. dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs. dig, rake, and screen soil; and, fill cold frames and hot beds in preparation for

planting. operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate,

harvest, and spray fields and plants. haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition

soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels. identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of

pesticides and fertilizers. apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. set up and operate irrigation equipment. harvest fruit and vegetables by hand.

Skill Set Fruit and Vegetable Management PracticesKnowledge Objectives

0220.12

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

tool and equipment repair and maintenance. plant care, observation, and record keeping. crop grading and sorting. irrigation systems.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

feel plants’ leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.

inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors. clean work areas. maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. record information about plants and plant growth. sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers. repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest

treatment of crops.

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Greenhouse Production and Management WVEIS 0214Skill Set Greenhouse and Nursery Production

Knowledge Objectives

0214.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

propagating horticultural plants. cultivating horticultural plants. harvesting horticultural plants. growing plants hydroponically. tools and equipment used in greenhouse and nursery production. pesticide use and safety. proper horticultural plant handling and storage.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.

apply pesticides and fertilizers to plants. prepare soil for planting, and plant or transplant seeds, bulbs, and cuttings. cut and prune trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants.

Skill Set Greenhouse and Nursery ManagementKnowledge Objectives

0214.6

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

tools and equipment used in greenhouse and nursery management. planning, operating, and managing a greenhouse or nursery business.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.

identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests. tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops, and to evaluate

plant and soil conditions. assign work schedules and duties to nursery and greenhouse staff, and

supervise their work. select and purchase seeds, plant nutrients, disease control chemicals, and

garden and lawn care equipment. determine types and quantities of horticultural plants to be grown, based on

budgets, projected sales volumes, and/or executive directives. explain and enforce safety regulations and policies. position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and

irrigation control computers. inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary

maintenance work. coordinate clerical, recordkeeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing

activities. provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants,

and lawns. construct structures and accessories such as greenhouses and benches.

Floriculture WVEIS 0213

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Skill Set Floral DesignKnowledge Objectives

0213.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

designing live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage. cutting live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage. arranging live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage. floral design concepts. tools and equipment used in floral design.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage. select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous

combinations to synthesize and develop new creations. wrap and price completed arrangements. trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers,

shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials. decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other

facilities for parties, weddings, and other occasions. grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.

Skill Set Floral Shop ManagementKnowledge Objectives

0213.8

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

organizing a floral shop to operate effectively and efficiently. marketing floral products.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.

order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers. plan arrangement according to client’s requirements, utilizing knowledge of

design and properties of materials, or select appropriate design pattern. perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records,

serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.

inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.

perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.

unpack stock as it comes into the shop. conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.

Turf and Landscape Systems WVEIS 0240Skill Set Turf and Landscape Installation

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Knowledge Objectives

0240.1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

planting and establishing turf. tools and equipment used in turf and landscape installation. installing various landscaping materials. landscape design.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.

plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.

decorate gardens with stones or plants. haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. plan or cultivate lawns or gardens. attach wires from planted trees to support stakes. install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems,

retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment. build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.

Skill Set Turf and Landscape MaintenanceKnowledge Objectives

0240.10

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

tools and equipment used in turf and landscape maintenance. lawn care and maintenance. tool and equipment maintenance. pesticide use and safety. irrigation systems.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin- axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.

mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers. shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those

areas. care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing,

removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush

trimmers, or axes. prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. gather and remove litter. maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings,

greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass,

shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains,

planters, burial sites, or other grounds features. water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or

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watering cans. trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. rake, mulch, and compost leaves. maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting

them up in spring. care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required

composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields. use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to

prevent waste. advise customers on plant selection or care. mark design boundaries and paint natural or artificial turf fields with team

logos or names before events.

Agricultural Experience Program WVEIS 0134(The following skill sets are to be taught in the Horticulture course)

Skill Set Plant Systems EntrepreneurshipKnowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

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0134.1 community supported agriculture (CSA). agri-tourism. fruit and vegetable preservation. entrepreneurship. value added agriculture. direct marketing. sustainability.

Performance Objectives

0134.20134.3

Students will

preserve, can, and process fruits and vegetables. develop a marketing plan for plant systems enterprises.

Skill Set Plant Systems Financial Record KeepingKnowledge Objectives

0134.4

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

financial record keeping.

Performance Objectives

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0134.6

Students will

keep financial records such as net worth statements, inventories, financial statements, income and expense logs, and other pertinent records.

create and maintain an SAE portfolio to include financial records, resume, sample student work, and documenting pictures.

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