Landscape Service Technician, Career Pathway certificate
- Do you like to work with your hands to make a difference?
- Are you already working in the landscape industry and are ready to advance your career?
Success and living wage jobs in the landscape industry require knowledge of the living world around us. The LAT Landscape Service Technician Career Pathway certificate prepares you with the foundational knowledge of plants, science, and industry skills to step into entry-level positions in landscape maintenance, construction, and other green industries. Elective courses allow you to explore individual interests.
The Landscape Service Technician certificate is a 33-credit certificate designed to develop knowledge and skills in:
- Plant care
- Plant identification
- Soils
- Irrigation
- Basic landscape design
- Construction practices
Completing the certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in landscape construction, landscape management, nursery work, or sales. Learn more about careers in this field on the Landscape Industry Careers website.
All of the courses completed as part of this certificate will count towards additional certificates and degrees in the Landscape Technology program.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Landscape Service Technician | Less than 1 year |
About this program
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Locations
Rock CreekView the courses in the catalog
Students may take the LAT math challenge test to test out of LAT 236: Landscape Math. Please contact the LAT Department Chair, Jenn Peters, to learn more.
Extra help for students in this program
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