Landscape Design and Installation, Certificate - HRT5
The purpose of the Landscape Design and Installation Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of landscape design and the installation of plants and hardscapes by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research backed training in the latest landscape design and installation sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| HRT 104 | Landscape Design and Implementation | 3 |
| HRT 107 | Woody Ornamentals | 2 |
| HRT 108 | Annuals and Perennials | 2 |
| HRT 121 | Commercial Irrigation | 3 |
| HRT 153 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HRT 200 | Horticulture Business Management | 3 |
| HRT 212 | Commercial Landscape Design | 3 |
| HRT 255 | Urban Tree Care | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| HRT 107 | Woody Ornamentals | 2 |
| HRT 121 | Commercial Irrigation | 3 |
| HRT 153 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HRT 104 | Landscape Design and Implementation | 3 |
| HRT 108 | Annuals and Perennials | 2 |
| HRT 200 | Horticulture Business Management | 3 |
| HRT 212 | Commercial Landscape Design | 3 |
| HRT 255 | Urban Tree Care | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| HRT 104 | Landscape Design and Implementation | 3 |
| HRT 108 | Annuals and Perennials | 2 |
| HRT 200 | Horticulture Business Management | 3 |
| HRT 212 | Commercial Landscape Design | 3 |
| HRT 255 | Urban Tree Care | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| HRT 107 | Woody Ornamentals | 2 |
| HRT 121 | Commercial Irrigation | 3 |
| HRT 153 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Every course in the Landscape Design and Installation Certificate applies toward the Associate in Applied Science - Major in Horticulture Technology degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Landscape Design and Installation Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of landscape design and the installation of plants and hardscapes by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research backed training in the latest landscape design and installation sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to perform maintenance and/or operate equipment and tools specific to the horticultural industry safely and correctly.
- Students will be able to explain concepts of tree biology, identification, planting and maintenance practices, including pruning, tree risk assessment and disease management.
- Students will be able to produce attractive and functional landscape designs that meet client goals and expectations.
- Students will be able to interpret landscape plans and install plants and other landscape features according to specifications.
- Students will be able to properly identify and discuss the utilization of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs common to South Carolina.
- Students will be able to utilize relevant horticultural computer programs.
- Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business principles needed to start and run a horticulture business.