# Municipal Gardener, Level 2 (Certificate of Achievement)

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Landscape Horticulture

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##### Program Description

After completion of the Municipal Gardener Level 1 Certificate of Achievement, students can continue on to the coursework needed to complete the Municipal Gardener, Level 2 Certificate of Achievement. Those who earn the Municipal Gardener, Level 2 Certificate of Achievement, will have the theoretical and practical skills required for entry level municipal gardener supervisory positions.

Enrolling in COPED 452A, the work experience course, is a requirement for this certificate. Students must secure 315 hours of paid or unpaid work in landscape horticulture. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and the number of units completed per semester.

The Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements.

##### Career Opportunities

Jobs this program leads to: 1. Landscaping and Groundskeeping 2. Municipal Gardener 1 3. Municipal Gardener 2 4. Supervisor 1

##### Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Demonstrate the following horticultural practices: Identify basic irrigation components and installation of drip irrigation systems; proper planting, pruning and routine maintenance for landscape plants.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | | 12 |
| **Core Courses:** | | 9 |
| LANHT 17E | Irrigation (Evening) | 3 |
| COPED 452A | Work Experience in Landscape Horticulture | 3 |
| COPED 452A | Work Experience in Landscape Horticulture | 3 |
| **Choose one course not previously taken for the Level 1 Certificate:** | | 3 |
| LANHT 12 | Weeds in the Urban Landscape | 3 |
| LANHT 13E | Arboriculture (Evening) | 3 |
| LANHT 201 | Landscape Maintenance Practices | 3 |