Program Overview

Sustainable Horticulture, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Overview

The Environmental Horticulture Program teaches the basic skills and provides state-of-the-art information required to develop a strong foundation for a variety of career specialties within the landscaping, ornamental horticulture, and the regenerative and restoration industry. The program encourages professional standards, a strong work ethic, and environmentally sound management practices.

Requirements

• Complete all department requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course.
• Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

Course List

Optional

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common ornamental plants and appropriate placement within the landscape for sustainability.
• Correctly prune, water, feed, and maintain plants in their landscape environment.
• Properly use and maintain manual and power gardening tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Read an irrigation plan.
• Repair, maintain, retrofit, and troubleshoot common irrigation systems.
• Conduct a simple landscape water audit, test sprinkler stations, and calculate precipitation rates.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the regulations and laws regarding irrigation.
• Cope with ordinary pest, disease, and weed problems to promote a safe, sustainable garden ecology.