Certificate of Achievement in Landscape Management
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Landscape Management. Students completing this certificate will acquire landscape maintenance, turfgrass management, landscape irrigation, and integrated pest management skills.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate installation and cultural management practices for an aesthetically pleasing landscape.
- Communicate with the public and colleagues utilizing a variety of communication methods.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following areas: landscape installation and maintenance, equipment and supplies sales, turf management, pesticide applicator, landscape water auditor, and parks maintenance personnel.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 25 | |
| AGMT 108 | AG Business Computer Apps | 3 |
| OH 001 | Intro to Horticultural Science | 3 |
| OH 002 | Plant Identification 1 | 3 |
| OH 109 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| OH 210 | Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| OH 217 | Landscape Irrigation | 3 |
| OH 220 | Diseases of Ornamentals | 3 |
| OH 222 | Pests of Ornamentals | 3 |
| WEXP 193F | Agriculture Wrk Exp-1st Sem | 1 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| AG 004 | Soil Science | 3 |
| OH 007 | Principles of Landscape Design | 3 |
| OH 204 | Nursery & Greenhouse Productn. | 3 |
| OH 206 | Landscape Drafting | 3 |
| OH 208 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| OH 218 | Xeriscape: Water Conservation | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 28 | |
The Certificate of Achievement 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.