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Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction Specialist, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_ILSC

Control Number: 41044

Not Financial Aid Eligible


The Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction certificate program trains students to work in the field of landscape design/build. The curriculum provides studies in design, construction, history, basic horticulture, topics that help a student obtain employment in the field, and provide foundational training towards becoming licensed landscape contractors and related specialties.

Program Outcome

Solve landscape challenges through the design/build process that provides basic human comfort and livability, and meet client functional and financial needs.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
HORT A105Botany for Gardeners3
HORT A116Digital Design3
HORT A190California Friendly Landscape2
HORT A200Chronicles of Garden Design through the Ages3
HORT A286Landscape Design Elements2
Total Units13

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing. 

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
HORT A105 Botany for Gardeners 3
HORT A116 Digital Design 3
 Units6
Semester 2
HORT A190 California Friendly Landscape 2
HORT A200 Chronicles of Garden Design through the Ages 3
HORT A286 Landscape Design Elements 2
 Units7
 Total Units13