Landscape Contracting Technician Certificate

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In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

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Program Description

This program prepares you to work in or own a landscape construction company. Students learn how to bid landscape work and how to install retaining walls, decks, paver patios, landscape drainage, and lighting equipment. This program also covers woody plant identification and basic irrigation installation.

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First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

HLT 150Irrigation I

3

HLT 236Landscape Construction

4

HLT 222Woody Plants: Shrubs and Vines

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

HLT 221Woody Plants: Trees and Conifers

3

HLT 237Landscape Bidding and Estimating

2

INT- COOHLT 280 or HLT 287:__________

3

Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 18