Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 05-001-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: Based upon individual program
About the Credential
The earner of this badge will understand the technical concepts necessary to provide plant health care services such as insecticides, pest and insect identification, soil health, and overall maintenance.
Tuition for individual MicroCredentials and Badges is paid for by the student. However, if you plan to further your education with a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree, financial aid and scholarships may be available. Please meet with your Pathway Advisor before registering for more information.
HOW TO EARN A Credential
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HORT-112 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
| HORT-115 | Plant and Pest Controls | 3 |
| HORT-134 | Greenhouse Production | 3 |
| HORT-152 | Greenhouse Production/Spring | 3 |
| Total | 12 credits |
Tuition for Individual MicroCredentials and Badges is paid for by the student. However, if you plan to further your education with a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree, financial aid and scholarships may be available. Please meet with your Pathway Advisor before registering for more information.
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