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.
It is anticipated that 10-12 students per year will earn this COA.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate an ability 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.
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.
Program Requirements (Model Course Sequence) | ||||
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Requirements | Course | Title | Units | Sequence |
Required Core (9 units) | HORT 51 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 | Semester 1 |
HORT 70 | Irrigation Design and Water Economy | 3 | Semester 1 | |
HORT 52 | Introduction to Horticulture II | 3 | Semester 2 |
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