Skill Certificate in Irrigation Management
Division: Agriculture
Students completing this certificate will acquire water management, plant-water-soil relationships, salinity management, system evaluation and improvements.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze plant/soil/water relationships and determine irrigation requirements for optimum plant growth and crop yield.
- Manage farm irrigation systems in an efficient and cost effective manner.
- Develop irrigation schedules that optimize crop growth while conserving water.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: Irrigation Scheduler, Water Resource Technician, Irrigation Technician.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| AG 004 | Soil Science | 3 |
| AGMT 108 | Ag Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| PLSI 108 | Ag Water Management | 3 |
| PLSI 118 | Advanced Irrigation | 3 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| PLSI 001 | Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
| PLSI 012 | Fruit and Nut Production | 3 |
| PLSI 111 | Citrus Production | 3 |
| PLSI 113 | Grape Production | 3 |
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| TOTAL | 15 | |
The Skill Certificate requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.