First Coast Technical College (FCTC)

Landscape and Turf Management

Hours

900 hours / 28 weeks

Class Schedule

Cost

Tuition is approximately $3,024.00 plus books, uniforms and fees

Landscape & Turf Management Program Costs 2019-20

Testing Requirements

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores are valid for up to two years

Test Center

Location

FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)

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

Average Salary

$24,520 /year

Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:

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

APPLICATION & LINKS

Industrial & Culinary Application 2020

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Landscape and Turf Management
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length Hours
A ORH0862 Nursery Worker 300
B ORH0802 Landscaping and Grounds keeping 450
C ORH0803 Landscaping and Grounds keeping Supervisor 150

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
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OUR NUMBERS

Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources industry.

100%
Completion Rate*
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure

Based upon the 2019 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report for 2017-2018.

Steps to Enroll

Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour

Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents

Step 4‐ Register for Classes

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Book List

Landscape & Turf Management Program Costs 2019-20

Downloads

Landscape and Turf Management 2019-20 Adult Curriculum

Landscape Operations 2019-20 High School Curriculum

Horticulture Science and Services 2019-20 High School Curriculum

High School and Dual Enrollment Programs

 

Instructor / Contact

Name:  Eddie Lambert
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  (904) 547-3497

Name: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3440

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