Certificate of Competence

Landscape and Nursery Technician

Discipline

The Landscape and Nursery Technician program provides students with foundational training for employment in Hawai‘i’s landscape and nursery industries. This 13–14 credit program emphasizes hands-on learning in plant care, equipment operation, and sustainable horticultural practices. Graduates gain practical skills and technical knowledge to support careers in landscaping and plant nurseries.

  • Evaluate nursery and landscape systems and business plans
  • Determine suitable horticultural practices for specific nursery and landscape applications.
  • Determine sustainable irrigation and maintenance programs for specific locations in Hawai’i.
  • Demonstrate professional and safe work practice standards set by OSHA, ANSI, and ISA.

Required Courses: Seven (7) credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
7

Elective Courses: Minimum six (6) credits

Select two (2) courses from the list below

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6-7
Total Credits
13-14