Horticulture

Lifelong learning competency modules: Public and Personal Safety; Green Skills.

Professional Competency Modules: 

Basic Agricultural Processes; Soil Properties and Improvement; Documentation of Agricultural Production; Plant Propagation Material; Crop Fertilization; Plant Protection; Mechanization of Horticulture; Crop Propagation; Care of Horticultural Plants; Harvesting in Horticulture; Preparing the Harvest for Storage; Training of Tractor Operators; Basics of Livestock Farming.

Horticulturist internship.

• application (form prepared by the educational institution);

• a copy of the document certifying basic education, with the original document presented;

• 4 passport-size photos (3x4 cm);

• medical certificate (Form No. 027/u);

• a valid identification document (passport or ID card) must be presented.

A horticulturist performs propagation, cultivation, care and harvesting of plants, preparation of horticultural products for sale, primary processing and storage by sorting and packaging in accordance with quality and labelling requirements; performs work duties in horticultural sub-sectors: nursery production, floriculture, vegetable growing, and fruit growing. To perform the basic tasks of professional activity, a horticulturist must hold a Category A tractor operator’s license.

A horticulturist works at a horticultural enterprise under the supervision of a horticultural technician, agronomist, or other specialist, or as a sole proprietor or self-employed individual.

• Good living conditions in a recently renovated dormitory with a modern gym, a lounge, and a study room.

• Sports facilities are available.

• Canteen.

• Opportunity to study in modern classrooms and laboratories.

• Opportunity to use the library’s extensive collection of printed materials and information resources.