Landscape Irrigation, Certificate of Achievement
This certificate gives students a grounding in sustainable landscape irrigation based on local practices. It includes the opportunity to become certified as a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL). QWEL is a widely recognized certification based on principles of sustainable landscape design and water conservation in the design and management of landscape irrigation systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Pass the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper exam.
- Conduct a landscape water audit and make recommendations to enhance efficiency.
- Design a small landscape irrigation system appropriate to the soil and plant materials.
- Determine the water needs of landscape species.
- Explain and apply the evapotranspiration rates of the Monterey Peninsula throughout the irrigation season.
- Explain and choose appropriate irrigation components for water delivery and scheduling.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HORT 51 | Introduction to Horticulture I | 3 |
| HORT 52 | Introduction to Horticulture II | 3 |
| HORT 70 | Irrigation Design and Water Economy | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| HORT 51 | Introduction to Horticulture I | 3 |
| HORT 70 | Irrigation Design and Water Economy | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HORT 52 | Introduction to Horticulture II | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 9 | |
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