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Unit/Standard Number | High School Graduation Years 2013, 2014 and 2015  Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General CIP 01.0601 Task Grid | Proficiency Level Achieved: (X) Indicates Competency Achieved to Industry Proficiency Level
 | Secondary Competency Task List
100 | DEMONSTRATE SAFETY
101 | Identify and follow all general safety, laboratory safety and field-site safety practices and procedures in horticulture.
102 | Identify and follow all OSHA safety standards for the horticulture services industry.
103 | Identify and follow procedures written in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information system.
104 | Demonstrate the safe use of  horticulture equipment.
105 | Select the proper  protective clothing and equipment.
106 | Demonstrate basic first aid procedures for injuries.
200 | DEMONSTRATE SAFE AND PROPER PLANT HEALTH CARE PRACTICES
201 | Practice safety when controlling weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
202 | Read and interpret horticulture product labels.
203 | Properly calculate and mix quantities of horticultural products used in plant health care.
204 | Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state pesticide laws.
205 | Define the concept of, “Plant Health Care,” such as disease, nutrients etc.
206 | Distinguish the components of an Integrated Pest Management program including the effects of chemicals and pesticides on the environment
207 | Identify various horticultural pests including their signs and symptoms.
208 | Identify and use equipment for the application of plant health care products.
300 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC BOTANY
301 | Describe the process of photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, and transpiration.
302 | Identify plant cell structure, organization and function.
303 | Identify plant structures and explain their functions.
304 | Identify conditions essential for seed germination.
305 | Explain the environmental factors that affect the growth and development of a plant.
306 | Distinguish between sexual and asexual plant reproduction.
307 | Identify plant nutrient requirements.
308 | Describe the nutrient cycles.
309 | Classify plants and use appropriate binomial taxonomic terminology.
400 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF HORTICULTURE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
401 | Determine criteria for selecting a site for a horticulture business.
402 | Research state and local requirements for horticulture businesses.
403 | Develop a horticultural business plan.
404 | Analyze pricing and mark-up techniques.
405 | Determine human resource needs in a horticulture business.
406 | Research vendors to obtain product information.
407 | Demonstrate appropriate customer/client relationship attributes.
408 | Identify and develop various horticulture record keeping systems.
409 | Analyze record keeping system to determine best management practices.
410 | Analyze business ethics.
500 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF SOILS AND CLIMATE
501 | Identify and describe soil characteristics.
502 | Identify soil and/or plant nutrients.
503 | Describe soil management techniques.
504 | Conduct proper soil sampling teachniques.
505 | Test soil for pH, texture, macronutrients and soluble salts.
506 | Interpret commercial soil test reports.
507 | Describe criteria for selecting fertilizers and soil amendments.
508 | Describe factors influencing fertilizer application.
509 | Identify environmental factors that affect plant growth.
510 | Describe techniques used to control environmental factors.
511 | Describe how weather and climate impact growing conditions and plant selection.
600 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE
601 | Identify different methods of sustainable horticulture.
602 | Compare sustainable watering and fertilizing techniques to conventional techniques.
603 | Compare sustainable plant material selection to conventional plant material.
604 | Recycle horticultural waste.
605 | Compare the efficiency of current energy sources with future energy sources in horticulture.
700 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
701 | Explain the uses of technologically altered plants.
702 | Research advanced technologies in horticulture equipment.
703 | Describe the use of different methods of plant tissue culture.
704 | Research new and emerging technologies in horticulture.
800 | EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND CURRENT STATUS OF HORTICULTURE
801 | Describe major historical developments in the field of horticulture.
802 | Compare/contrast the effect human beings have had on various plant species.
803 | Determine how development of certain plant species has affected cultural development.
804 | Describe the role horticulture plays in the economy of the state and nation.
805 | Identify current issues regarding plant and soil management that impacts agronomic and horticultural practices.
806 | Explain the psychological impact of  botanical gardens, public parks,  trees, flowers and plants have on  people in a society.
900 | DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PLANT IDENTIFICATION
901 | Outline the proper use of plant material in various segments of the horticulture industry.
902 | Determine the impact of environmental factors on plant materials.
903 | List the identifying characteristics of various plant categories associated with plants in the horticulture  industry.
904 | Identify 100 plants used in horticulture industry by horticultural reference/botanical reference.  (65 need  to be woody trees & shrubs and herbaceous annuals and perennials)
 | Task 100-900 are foundational competency for this CIP.  To complete this CIP you must select one of the following sections for concentration to complete the pathway for horiculture and/or landscape, and/or plant production (Greenhouse/Nursey)
1000 | FLORAL DESIGN
1001 | Describe and apply the principles and elements of floral design.
1002 | Order, receive, store and rotate inventory of floral materials.
1003 | Demonstrate proper safety and operating techniques for floral design.
1004 | Identify and describe the characteristics and uses of cut flowers, foliage and fillers.
1005 | Identify and describe the use floral mechanics.
1006 | Create corsages and other body flowers.
1007 | Create various types of free standing floral arrangements using fresh and/or permanent materials.
1008 | Create holiday decorations.
1009 | Create special event designs.
1010 | Operate a cash register.
1100 | LANDSCAPING TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
1101 | Demonstrate proper safety and operating techniques for landscape tools and equipment.
1102 | Find resources that describe specifications for landscape construction projects.
1103 | Describe and apply principles of landscape and hardscaping design.
1104 | Describe and apply principles of landscape management.
1105 | Calculate areas and volumes from information shown on a blueprint.
1106 | Estimate costs of landscape materials.
1107 | Explain the purpose of Pennsylvania "One Call" service.
1108 | Identify landscape site management issues.
1109 | Determine drainage/elevations using the appropriate layout and leveling devices.
1110 | Read and interpret blueprints, blueprint symbols and abbreviations.
1111 | Prepare and plant turf using seed or sod.
1112 | Install plants that are bare-root, containerized, balled and burlapped, boxed, or machine-moved.
1113 | Identify appropriate types of irrigation systems and installation methods.
1114 | Determine management schedules as appropriate for various turf and ornamental installations.
1115 | Explain methods for rough and fine grading.
1116 | Prune evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs.
1117 | Install landscape structures.
1118 | Create landscape bed edges.
1119 | Describe the characteristics of lawn, recreation and sports turf.
1120 | Explain the characteristics of cool season and warm season grasses.
1121 | Select grasses and seed mixes/blends for particular turf purposes and areas.
1122 | Calculate quantities of turf grass for installation.
1123 | Plan the construction of a new turf area and install turf grass.
1124 | Develop a fertilizer program for turf grass and apply it in correct amounts.
1125 | Develop a mowing schedule.
1126 | Describe hydro-seeding techniques.
1127 | Demonstrate various methods and procedures for turf maintenance, including de-thatching.
1200 | PLANT PRODUCTION (GREENHOUSE/NURSERY)
1201 | Demonstrate proper safety and operating techniques for greenhouse/nursery tools and equipment.
1202 | Describe the characteristics and features of various types of growing structure.
1203 | Control and sanitize the growing environment and equipment.
1204 | Identify and prepare different types of growing media.
1205 | Plant, propagate or harvest various seedlings or plants.
1206 | Describe various types and uses of plant-growth regulators and hormones.
1207 | Properly identify and label plant material.
1208 | Maintain greenhouse/nursery plants (watering, pruning, and fertilizing, repotting, and disease management).
1209 | Demonstrate methods of sexual and asexual plant propagation.
1210 | Develop a crop schedule.
1211 | Recognize proper operation of the environmental control systems of a growing structure.
1212 | Receive, handle and grade standard plant material and containers.
1213 | Prepare plant material for marketing.