Just the Facts
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Landscape, Plant & Turf Management
- 60 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Agriculture
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Program Location
- Eau Claire
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Start Months
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August
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 2,625
- Term 2
- $ 2,645
- Term 3
- $ 361
- Term 4
- $ 2,627
- Term 5
- $ 3,033
- Materials
- $ 406
- Books
- $ 227
- Estimated Total
- $11,924
Landscape, Plant & Turf Management Overview
Do you have a green thumb? Does the thought of working outdoors interest you? CVTC offers a broad-based Landscape, Plant & Turf Management program in which you will receive training in the following areas:
- Landscape management
- Golf course and athletic field management
- Greenhouse operation and management
- Vegetable and fruit production
- Interior plantscaping
You will gain the following skills:
- Selection of appropriate trees, shrubs and flowering plants
- Design and building of landscapes
- Proper plant maintenance and pruning techniques
- Insect and disease management
- Nutrient requirements of plants
- Exposure to golf course and lawn care management
- Sustainable vegetable and fruit production
- General greenhouse management
In addition to classroom instruction, this program includes an internship allowing you to apply your skills in the field.
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Career Opportunities
- Landscape Technician
- Groundskeeper
- Landscape Foreman
- Residential Lawn Specialist
- Fertilizer/Chemical Applicator
Graduate Employers
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- Menards
- City of Eau Claire
- Down to Earth Garden Center
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$46K yearly salary
Our recent Landscape, Plant & Turf Management graduates reported an average starting salary of $45,702.
100% employed
100% of our recent Landscape, Plant & Turf Management graduates got a job in the industry.
26 regional jobs
There are 26 job openings in the CVTC district for the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management program.
Sample Courses
Turf Management & Irrigation Systems
The course will include nutrient needs, integrated pest management, diagnosis of problems, corrective strategies, irrigation principles, and irrigation implementation.
Landscape Design/Construction
Students will learn how to create a sustainable landscape design that is functional, maintainable, environmentally sound, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing.
Integrated Plant/Pest Management
The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose plant problems and control strategies in the landscape. Particular attention is given to insects, diseases, weeds, and cultural needs of landscape plants.
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Student Testimonial
We learn about a vast variety of things in the green industry. Thereâs sustainability, fruits and vegetables, greenhouse management, turf management, and landscape design. You can learn about your interests and even discover new ones.
Emma
Landscape, Plant & Turf Management Student
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Admission Requirements
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