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Contact: Agricultural SciencesTitle: DepartmentContact: agsci@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Landscape Construction

Natural Sciences Division
Certificate N0624

This certificate is designed to give students the necessary skills to be proficient in landscape construction. Students will learn about irrigation systems, construction fundamentals and hardscape applications as well as landscape contract law.

Required Courses

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    • Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

      Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

      SOC Career Code: 37-1012.00

      Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $48.23

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $51,759.97
      Annual Job Openings
      2,513

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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  • Landscape Construction

    Natural Sciences Division
    Certificate N0624

    This certificate is designed to give students the necessary skills to be proficient in landscape construction. Students will learn about irrigation systems, construction fundamentals and hardscape applications as well as landscape contract law.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    AGOR 51Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations3
    AGOR 62Irrigation Principles and Design3
    AGOR 63Irrigation Systems Management3
    AGOR 71Construction Fundamentals3
    AGOR 72Landscape Hardscape Applications3
    AGOR 73Landscaping Laws, Contracting, and Estimating3
    Total Units18

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  • Landscape Design - Level I

    Natural Sciences Division
    Certificate N0625

    This certificate program is designed to give students basic skills needed as a landscape designer. All courses are applicable for degrees in Ornamental Horticulture, Parks and Sports Turf Management, and Integrated Pest Management.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    AGOR 1Horticultural Science3
    AGOR 13Landscape Design3
    AGOR 29Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous3
    AGOR 30Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs3
    AGOR 50Soil Science and Management3
    AGOR 71Construction Fundamentals3
    Total Units18

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Contact: Agricultural SciencesTitle: DepartmentContact: agsci@mtsac.edu

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