Crystal and Robert Timmons
Landscape & Nursery Management Class Of ’18
Landscape and Turf Management
Hours & Location
900 hours / 28 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $3,141.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
and Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Language: 584
Scores are valid for up to two years
Application & Links
OVERVIEW
Maintain landscapes, athletic fields and management of professional golf course grounds
Use advanced techniques and equipment to grow and maintain sustainable landscapes
Design, construct and manage all aspects of landscaping, and turf management
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for state certification, immediate employment and further education
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$24,600/year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- The Players Championship at Sawgrass
- Florida Pest Control
- Marsh Creek Country Club
- Florida Turf and Sports
- Kelz Nursery
- High Sandy Farms, Inc.
- Taylor Anthony 365
- St. Johns Landscape
- Varner Landscape
- Jacob’s Lawn Service
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
Program Overview:
- Design & maintain grounds
- Fertilize plants & turf
- Irrigation skills
- Landscaping
- Pest control basics
- Lawn service
- Operate, repair and maintain equipment
- Prepare estimates, contracts & presentations
- Propagate plants
- Maintain athletic fields & golf courses
Industry Certifications
- FNGLA-FCHP (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association-Certified Horticulture Professional)
- FDEP-BMP (Federal Department of Environmental Protection- Best Management Practices)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Business owner
- Grounds maintenance
- Golf courses
- Landscape development
- Lawn service industry
- Local attractions
- National parks
- Private housing communities
- Turf grass industry
- Design, install, maintain and pricing
OUR NUMBERS
100%
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
LICENSURE RATE*
Instructor / Contact
Name: Eddie Lambert
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3497
Name: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3440
