Certificate of Achievement - Landscape Maintenance
Catalog 2009-2010
Students are prepared for positions in the landscape maintenance field and for the California Landscape Contractors Association's CLTM examination. Elements of the program will also assist students preparing for the California Association of Nurseryperson's certification examination.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Required courses are available in the evening and on weekends.
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Required courses |
Units |
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HORT 110 |
Introduction to Horticulture |
4 |
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HORT 141 |
Tree Identification |
3 |
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HORT 143 |
Shrub Identification |
3 |
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HORT 145 |
Ground Covers and Vines Identification |
3 |
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HORT 147 |
Annuals and Perennials Identification |
3 |
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HORT 161 |
Plant Pests and Diseases |
3 |
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HORT 164 |
Soil Science and Management |
3 |
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HORT 177 |
Landscape Irrigation Installation |
3 |
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HORT 179 |
Arboricultur |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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HORT 170 |
Landscape Drafting |
3 |
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HORT 179L |
Arboriculture Laboratory |
3 |
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HORT 298 |
Independent Study |
0.5-3 |
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Total units required |
31 |
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Recommended courses |
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For students with less than one year of full-time industry work experience. |
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HORT 141L |
Tree Identification Laboratory |
1 |
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HORT 143L |
Shrub Identification Laboratory |
1 |
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HORT 147L |
Annual and Perennial Identification Laboratory |
1 |
Certificate of achievement in Landscape Maintenance (DataTel code CA.HRTLM.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to know how to control weed.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to maintain and use a lawnmower and demonstrate safe working practices.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate the following skills: pruning, training, trimming.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to recognize and control common pests and diseases.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to identify areas requiring maintenance.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to understand the use of different types of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
