Greenscape Maintenance Technology

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level and promotional positions in the public and private sectors of park and landscape maintenance. Job opportunities include:

- public works maintenance worker,

- arborist,

- urban forester,

- irrigation technician,

- landscape and park maintenance worker positions.

Student Learning Outcome:

1. Evaluate and analyze existing landscape and plan new greenscape installation as well as establish mow schedule, frequency of tree pruning, irrigation schedule, pest and weed abatement, fertilization schedule, and aeration to ensure cost savings and water conservation while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing landscape.

16 Students

1. Prepare students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies of the technical aspects of Greenscape Maintenance Technology
2. Provide students with education, training, and preparation to assume in-demand  opportunities within the Public Works industry performing various greenscape maintenance services . 

Instruction in tree pruning and care, plant identification, plant installation, plant care and pruning, pest identification and control, basic irrigation, and water conservation and management is emphasized in the course work.