Municipal Gardener, Level 2
Certificate of Achievement Landscape Horticulture · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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)
- 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 |