Certificate of Completion in Landscape Aide

Landscape Horticulture
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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Aide program emphasizes the basic skills of Plant Science and Plant Identification, incorporating these skills into the practical study of Landscape Design and Construction. The program is designed to prepare students to become employed as technicians, salespeople and supervisors in nurseries or landscape design/build firms. Students may continue their studies with the Certificate of Completion in Landscape Specialist program. In addition, the program prepares students for jobs with government agencies or other agencies involved with the technical phases of the Landscape Horticulture industry.

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Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Landscape Aide (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5069N
Total Credits Required
13
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Design and install complete landscapes and irrigation systems using blueprints, specifications, and appropriate landscape equipment.
  2. Apply knowledge of common landscape plants and their use to develop landscape and irrigation plans that meet the environmental, aesthetic and cultural needs of the customer.
  3. Effectively maintain and assess landscapes by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients and pests.
  4. Employ environmentally and socially responsible horticultural practices.
  5. Perform a cost analysis to develop competitive bidding for landscapes.
  6. Synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in decision making relative to landscape business operations (e.g. orders, inventory, scheduling).
  7. Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field.
  8. Employ effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to multiple stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner.
  9. Operate equipment adhering to proper safety, ethical, and environmental protocols.
  10. Explain the physical and chemical properties of soil as they relate to pH, water, nutrients and organic matter.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

$42,258

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

When to Start Taking Classes

It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only 3
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development SQ 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only 3

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development SQ 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only 3

Note

The Certificate in Landscape Aide is designed for students to begin and complete the requirements in one Fall semester.

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Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=186186).

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Aide