Recipients of the Horticulture / Greenhouse Worker (Basic Skills) credential have demonstrated concept proficiency and completed  the following tasks:

Student demonstrates work ethics/employability skills:

1. ___   Reports to work area and dresses appropriately for work.
2. ___   Has all supplies needed to perform work
3. ___   Starts work promptly
4. ___   Asks instructor for assistance if needed.
5. ___   Stays on task.  (Does not abuse bathroom or water breaks)
6. ___   Follows safety rules and demonstrates correct social skills at all times.
7. ___   Asks instructor for work assignment if necessary
8. ___   Cleans up work area at the end of the period without being asked
9. ___   Works cooperatively with others on group projects
10. ___   Works independently after being assigned a task
11. ___   Accepts constructive criticism
12. ___   Notifies school/employer of absence or tardiness
13. ___   Accepts and performs additional tasks willingly

 
Student maintains a safe work environment by:

14. ___    Following universal safety precautions
15. ___    Storing all equipment, materials and supplies correctly
16. ___    Following cleanup procedures at end of the workday
17. ___    Performing basic and/or routine maintenance of equipment

 
Student is familiar with safety concepts and safe work habits:

18. ___    Displays a safe attitude when working
19. ___    Performs work in a safe manner with out being told
20. ___    Identifies potential dangers and understands their consequences in independent work situations.

 
Student can complete general nursery/greenhouse activities:

21. ___    Waters plants
22. ___    Mixes potting media
23. ___    Plant seeds
24. ___    Transplants and repots plants
25. ___    Fertilizes plants
26. ___    Makes and pots cuttings
27. ___    Propagates greenhouse plants
28. ___    Prepares/arranges hanging baskets
29. ___    Stakes and ties plants
30. ___    Arranges and prepares plants for sale

 
Student can perform the following horticulture tasks:

31. ___ Takes soil samples
32. ___    Checks plants for insects and report findings to supervisor
33. ___ Removes grass and weeds from flower beds and garden
34. ___ Plants flowers and/or vegetables
35. ___ Prepares and applies compost
36. ___ Plants/transplants trees, shrubs and/ or seedlings
37. ___ Mulches flowers and/or vegetables
38. ___ Cleans ground of leaves and/or litter
39. ___ Landscape garden

For more information on digital badge credentialing, check out the Education Associates’ Quick-Start Guide.