Advanced Agriculture Certificate (Incl. Basic Ag Cert)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
These programs train graduates for entry-level positions in the agriculture sector. Students have flexibility to choose electives in their desired career field. The Advanced Certificate can be completed in 2 semesters; the Basic Certificate can be completed in 1 semester. Positions after graduation could include: Production Workers, Farmhands, Sales Reps, Animal Caretakers, Landscaping and Lawn Services, Nursery and Greenhouse Workers, and Customer Service Reps. Basic Certificate: 16-18 credits/$3300-$3900 approx.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-9999 Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (371012 )
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (373019 )
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (373011 )
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (452093 )
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (451011 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
32 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,874.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,999.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Advanced Agriculture Certificate (Incl. Basic Ag Cert)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
These programs train graduates for entry-level positions in the agriculture sector. Students have flexibility to choose electives in their desired career field. The Advanced Certificate can be completed in 2 semesters; the Basic Certificate can be completed in 1 semester. Positions after graduation could include: Production Workers, Farmhands, Sales Reps, Animal Caretakers, Landscaping and Lawn Services, Nursery and Greenhouse Workers, and Customer Service Reps. Basic Certificate: 16-18 credits/$3300-$3900 approx.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-9999 Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
-
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (371012 )
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (373019 )
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (373011 )
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
-
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (452093 )
-
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (451011 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
32 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,874.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,999.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit