Build Your Future in Landscape Irrigation
The Landscape Irrigation program is for those who wish to obtain the specialized knowledge and skills needed to design, install, maintain, and manage large and small scale landscape irrigation systems. Upon program completion, the student will be able to apply horticultural concepts to real-world problems and solutions.
Degrees & Certificates
- Apply online at fullcoll.edu
- Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
- Take the online orientation
- Take assessment exam
- Meet with a Counselor
- Update Personal info in My Gateway
- Register for classes
- Pay fees
Jeff Feaster
Department Coordinator
714.992.7429
jfeaster@fullcoll.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141).
Costs may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full time or part time.
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Career opportunities:
• Landscape Specialist
• Landscape Technician
• Farm Manager
• Garden Center Manager
• Greenhouse Manager
• Harvesting Manager
• Horticulturist
• Nursery Manager
• Chemical Applicator
• Integrated Pest Management Technician (IPM Technician)
• Lawn Specialist
• Lawn Technician
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator
• Pest Control Technician
Overall employment of grounds maintenance workers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by specialty.
Employment of landscaping and groundskeeping workers—the largest specialty—is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. More workers will be needed to keep up with increasing demand for lawn care and landscaping services from aging or busy homeowners and large institutions, such as universities and corporate campuses. The growing popularity of outdoor kitchen and living areas should also increase demand for the services these workers provide.
Employment of tree trimmers and pruners is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Many municipalities are planting more trees in urban areas, likely increasing the demand for these workers.
Contact Our Department
Jeff Feaster
Department Coordinator
Average Salary in this Field
$22,210 to
$50,300 Per Year
Careers in this Field
Lawn Specialist
Harvesting Manager
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